Greece and Turkey battle wildfires and extreme heat
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The port of Greece's Rhodes witnessed a striking contrast upon the arrival of the Crown Iris cruise ship, carrying Israeli tourists.
Tourists and locals from Sardinia to Greece have been forced to evacuate as strong winds and extreme heat fuel wildfires across the Mediterranean region. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on the evacuations,
A man tried unsuccessfully to save his wife from drowning while they were on holiday in Greece, the opening of an inquest has heard. Emma Slack, 54, from Mold, Flintshire, died in Roda, on the north coast of Corfu, on 9 July.
Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures reached 42.4C in central Greece at the weekend, with emergency services battling fires in the Peloponnese area of Athens and on the popular tourist islands of Kytheria and Crete.
Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and prompted evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.
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A major forest fire has broken out in Greece, and authorities have ordered several villages near Corinth, west of Athens, to evacuate.
Cape Tainaro (also known as Cape Matapan) is the southernmost point of mainland Greece and the Balkan Peninsula.
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A former Boston Celtics standout guard has inked a three-year deal with a club in Greece. The 32-year-old sharpshooter extends his basketball life overseas with
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