An Extreme Summer Marked by Heatwaves in 2025 The year 2025 has witnessed unprecedented heatwaves globally, with record-breaking temperatures in numerous regions, particularly in the Mediterranean and Europe. Countries like Turkey and Cyprus reported highs above 45°C, while the Mediterranean Sea recorded temperatures 9°C above historical averages. According to reports from the United Nations (UN), […]

The most concerning blaze erupted early Saturday afternoon near Kryoneri, a village at the foothills of Mt. Parnitha. On Saturday, Greece requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat multiple wildfires raging across the country, according to local broadcaster Mega Channel. RELATED: Undocumented Migrants From Africa To Be Expelled From Greece The […]

The advance of the African anticyclone over southern Italy is bringing scorching heat to the regions of Apulia and Basilicata. On Monday, Italy continued to suffer for the fifth consecutive day from one of the most intense heat waves in decades in Europe, which is also affecting the Balkans, Greece and Turkey. RELATED: Heatwave Triggers […]

The government will establish ‘special detention centers’ for all those arriving from North Africa. On Friday, the Greek Parliament approved a legal amendment that bars migrants arriving irregularly from North Africa from applying for asylum, and provides for their detention and return to their country of origin or transit. RELATED: Greece Announces Naval Deployment Off […]

People arriving from North Africa will be arrested and returned to their country of origin or departure. On Thursday, the Greek Parliament is set to vote on a bill amendment that would deny asylum to undocumented migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. Instead, those individuals will be arrested and returned to their country of […]

Approximately 7,000 hectares have burned across this European country this year. On Sunday, firefighters were battling more than 50 wildfires across Greece, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an intensifying heatwave and strong winds. RELATED: Greece Announces Naval Deployment Off Libyan Coast to Deter Migrant Boats The most severe blaze erupted in a […]

The current heat wave is expected to reach 42°C in parts of the Greece on Friday. On Thursday, a large wildfire on the outskirts of Athens forced Greek authorities to issue evacuation orders for five towns, as firefighters battled to contain the flames, which have already destroyed several homes in the area. RELATED: Wildfire Threats […]

Last week, the Greek Coast Guard rescued 731 refugees — including many children — in less than 24 hours. On Monday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that his country will deploy navy vessels off the coast of Libya in an effort to deter boats carrying refugees from entering Greek waters. RELATED: Slovenia Extends Border […]

Journalists demand a starting gross salary of 1,250 euros and additional pay for work performed on holidays and weekends. On Thursday, Greece is experiencing its second media blackout in a week due to the fifth 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Federation of Journalists’ Unions (POESY) in less than four months, as journalists demand wage […]

A provision includes scrapping the rule that allowed undocumented migrants to apply for legal residence. On Thursday, Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis announced that his country will introduce tougher legislation to curb irregular migration, including stricter penalties for rejected asylum seekers and expedited deportation procedures. RELATED: Venezuela Rejects U.S. Supreme Court Decision to […]