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Greece wildfires: ‘Hundreds of firemen are still battling the blazes’
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 08:56Modified: 26/07/2023 – 15:02 03:14 greece © france 24 “Three fires are still ongoing in Rhodes, Corfu and the island of Evia, where the news appeared…
Mediterranean gripped by wildfires: Blazes spread in Croatia, Italy and Portugal
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 16:10Modified: 26/07/2023 – 16:20 01:29 Firefighters in Greece continue to battle blazes on popular tourist islands. The effort continuing a week blazes first erupted on the mainland. Temperatures in the country are expected to come down from tomorrow, but strong winds continue to pose a problem. Firefighters in host of countries around the Mediterranean have been battling blazes including in Croatia, Portugal and Italy. FRANCE 24’s Jennie Shin reports Read more on related topics: source site-37
How climate change could affect Mediterranean tourism
Destructive fires, temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and tourists dodging possible catastrophe by staying home. Will climate change end up transforming tourism – not least in the Mediterranean?…
Fires rage in Greece as military mourns water-dropping plane pilots killed in crash
A Greek air force water-dropping plane crashed while diving into a wildfire in southern Greece on Tuesday, killing both pilots, as authorities battled blazes that have been raging for days…
Greece plane crash: Fire fighting plane crashes to the ground in Evia leaving two people dead
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Two people have been confirmed dead after a plane fighting the…
Greece fires latest: Rhodes and Corfu travel advice changed for UK tourists as wildfires now hit Portugal
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Are Greece wildfires caused by climate change or arson?
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Wildfires have raged across Greece for seven consecutive days, triggering…
Peace-themed torch design unveiled for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday, imitating the reflection of the Eiffel Tower on the ruffled surface of the Seine river and…
Britain to be HOTTER than Greece on Friday as Brits to bake in 29C spring heatwave NEXT WEEK
BRITS are basking in sunny weather as warmer temps begin to climb – and a 29C heatwave could mark one of the hottest springs on record. Tropical breezes from Spain today are…