Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members. The incident highlights the severe dangers of Europe's escalating wildfire crisis, which is forcing mass evacuations across Greece, France, and Spain.
Greek police arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as an Afghan national, who confessed to the homicide of a 38-year-old British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross. Her body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building on July 18. The suspect also used her bank cards.
Two pilots died in a helicopter collision west of Athens as Greece battles massive wildfires intensified by gale-force winds, destroying over 100 homes. This crisis unfolds as Europe faces widespread climate-driven blazes, prompting evacuations and stretching emergency services across multiple countries.
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, killing two crew members. This incident is part of a wider wildfire crisis across Europe, exacerbated by heatwaves and drought, also affecting river levels and power generation.
Hai trực thăng chữa cháy va chạm trên không khi tham gia dập lửa ở tây Athens, Hy Lạp, khiến một chiếc bốc cháy và rơi làm hai người thiệt mạng. Vụ việc xảy ra trong bối cảnh Hy Lạp đối mặt nhiều đám cháy rừng do thời tiết cực đoan.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, resulting in the deaths of one Greek and one Danish crew member. Two other crew members, one Greek and one British national, were recovered alive amidst ongoing evacuations due to strong winds.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens following the discovery of 28-year-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body in a suitcase in Kypseli. Police identified Ross via fingerprints and the suspect confessed after video analysis, facing charges including manslaughter and robbery.
Wildfires continue to rage in Greece, forcing evacuations near Athens and on Crete, while blazes in France and Spain show signs of easing. Bordeaux wine producers face an early, difficult harvest due to extreme heat and drought, as Europe experiences record temperatures impacting agriculture and increasing health risks.
Wildfires rage across Greece, particularly near Athens and on Crete, forcing evacuations and prompting maximum alert. Meanwhile, France and Spain see some improvement in fire control, though Bordeaux wine producers face drought challenges, and some Spanish residents remain displaced.
Gale-force winds intensified wildfires in Greece's Attica region, forcing new evacuations near Megara and Porto Germeno. Meanwhile, France's massive Gironde megafire remained contained but active, with thousands displaced, while Spain's major blazes finally stopped advancing, highlighting Europe's climate crisis.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens over the death of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, whose body was found in a suitcase in Kypseli on July 18. Police identified the suspect through video footage, and he reportedly confessed to the crime.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
A 26-year-old man has confessed to killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Greek police arrested him on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery, and weapons offences after identifying him through investigations.
The body of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, who had connections to Greece, was found in a suitcase in Kypseli, Athens, last month. Greek and Scottish police are investigating her death, which remains a mystery as initial examinations were inconclusive and her phone was used days after her presumed death.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. Police are investigating with Greek authorities, awaiting cause of death determination.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, identified via Interpol and US fingerprints, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens. Police suspect she may have been lured by a homeless acquaintance.
Greece faces new challenges balancing support for Ukraine with protecting its economy, encountering EU sanctions hurdles over Russian LNG shipping and security concerns after a Ukrainian drone incident. The country is providing aid and reconstruction support but remains cautious due to potential Russian hybrid warfare.
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday morning. A man sustained serious arm wounds and a woman light leg injuries. Police detained one person, who reportedly suffered from psychological problems, while the popular tourist site remained open.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Athens Open quarter-finals to Barbora Krejcikova, making it likely she will need to play qualifiers for the US Open main draw. Her current ranking of No 122 is below the top 104 threshold for direct entry, with a wildcard being her only other option.
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen advanced to the Athens Open quarter-finals, her first tour-level quarter-final in a year, by defeating Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1. Zheng needs to win the WTA 250 tournament in Greece to qualify for the US Open main draw.
Greek police arrested two individuals Friday in connection with a 2010 firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens that killed three employees. The attack occurred during a protest against austerity measures, with some onlookers reportedly shouting for the victims to be left to burn.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Greece, and Spain. Portugal is facing a massive blaze, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements. Greece is dealing with toxic smoke from a recycling plant fire and a new blaze near Athens. Spain's Girona region is also experiencing a significant wildfire.
Turkey has denied entry to the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and performer Patti LuPone. Authorities cited that the group's behavior "does not align with the structure of our society and our moral values," marking the first time Atlantis Events has been explicitly barred due to its identity.
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fight against Greek fighter Mike Zambidis in Athens was postponed to September due to scheduling reasons. While in Greece, Mayweather spoke with Euronews about his career, fitness, and love for the country, also mentioning his upcoming match with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
