Two firefighting helicopters collide west of Athens as Greece battles wildfires

2 August 2026, 12:55 am

Destructive blazes in France and Spain showed signs of easing over the weekend, but several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm there.... Read More »

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