A mid-air collision between two helicopters battling wildfires in Greece killed a Danish pilot and a Greek liaison officer near Athens. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator survived. All Bell helicopters in Greece have been grounded following the incident.
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.
Greece is battling multiple devastating wildfires, including a major blaze west of Athens, leading to evacuations and the deaths of two firefighters in a helicopter crash. This follows earlier firefighter deaths and widespread destruction, as strong winds fan the flames across Attica and other regions.
Two fire brigade helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling fierce wildfires around the Gulf of Corinth. One crew was found safe, the other's fate unclear. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, led to evacuations and the arrest of a man on arson suspicion, with a meteorologist predicting a 'megafire' classification.
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.
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.
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.
Two helicopters battling wildfires west of Athens, Greece, collided, resulting in two fatalities and minor injuries to two others. One helicopter crashed and burned, while the other made an emergency landing. The helicopters were leased from Romania's fire service.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in Greece for four pilots after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens while battling wildfires, one exploding on impact. Wildfires continue to rage across Greece and other parts of Europe, exacerbated by drought conditions.
Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires in Greece, particularly near Porto Germeno, leading to evacuations. Meanwhile, major blazes in France and Spain are showing signs of easing or are under control, with Portugal's main fire also controlled.
A raging wildfire continues to engulf the Greek coastal resort of Agios Vasileios, with over 300 firefighters battling strong winds. Homes are damaged, and efforts are focused on preventing spread to Porto Germeno, as fire risk remains high across Greece.
Greek police are fast-tracking toxicology tests to determine the cause of death for 38-year-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, found in a suitcase in Athens. Results are expected in days, crucial for confirming if foul play was involved.
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.
Wildfires in central Greece have led to the sea evacuation of around 500 people, mostly tourists, from Agios Vasileios in Viotia. Firefighters also battle blazes on Crete and other islands, as heatwaves create favorable conditions across southern Europe.
Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems to establish an "Achilles Shield" protective dome. The €3 billion deal is part of a larger €4.2 billion defense spending, confirmed by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, and includes other acquisitions like Brazilian transport aircraft and British watercraft.
Arsenal have completed the £34m signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis, 24, from Club Brugge on a five-year contract. He joins as a replacement for Leandro Trossard and is Arsenal's third permanent summer transfer, arriving after the club missed out on Morgan Rogers.
EU ambassadors will examine a new Russia sanctions proposal Thursday after Greece vetoed previous measures over its fuel shipping industry. Ireland's proposal aims to break the deadlock, with talks focusing on implementation timelines and exemptions to drain Moscow's war chest.
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.
Serbian entrepreneur Ljubisa Karović miraculously survived being partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight window mid-flight from Greece to Germany after an explosion shattered it. Fellow passengers intervened to save him, while an ongoing dispute exists between his lawyer and Ryanair regarding the cabin crew's actions during the emergency.
Several EU member states, including Greece, Germany, and Portugal, are demanding exemptions or blocking measures in the bloc's proposed 21st Russia sanctions package. Citing economic damage to national interests, these countries are resisting unanimous backing for new restrictions on energy, finance, and trade.
Ryanair reassures passengers about flight safety after a mid-air incident where a passenger was nearly sucked out of a window on a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen. The airline's CFO stated they are cooperating with the NTSB investigation and noted strong summer bookings despite Middle East conflict and new EU digital entry system challenges.
The European Commission may amend its 21st sanctions package against Russia, considering concessions to Greece, Germany, Portugal, France, Italy, and Austria due to conflicts with EU economic interests. This follows reports of opposition from several member states.
