Chaos in Greece as olive oil crisis threatens huge shortage

Greece is suffering from an olive oil crisis as weather conditions across the Mediterranean have detroyed production. The climate impacts have become so severe that people are resulting to stealing olives. Olives have been a staple for thousands of years …

Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

Greece is prey to wildfires fuelled by strong winds, drought and heat linked to climate change

Technological Innovation: How are Greece and the UK Leading the Way?

From the EU’s pioneering AI Act to various tech conferences – such as the Global AI Summit, set to be held in Canada later this year – nations are coming together under the commitment to reap the benefits of digital transformation, while seeking to …

Greece wildfires 2025: is it safe to travel or should I cancel my holiday?

More than 1,500 people have been evacuated after a fire broke out near the town of Ierapetra, on the holiday island of Crete. Homes have been destroyed as the fire continues to burn uncontained through hillside forests, and telephone lines are down. On the …

Massive wildfire forces evacuations on Greece’s crete island

Greek firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Crete, which erupted Wednesday and quickly spread due to strong winds. The fire burned forest areas, damaged homes, and forced evacuations in at least four settlements in the …

Greece warns Cyprus to pay or risk power interconnection collapse

Admie rejects blackmail claims in power cable funding row Greece’s power grid operator on Thursday pushed back against mounting criticism over its demand that Cyprus cover part of the costs for the undersea electricity interconnection project linking …

Hundreds Evacuated As Greece Wildfire Rages On Crete

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of locals and tourists, officials said on Thursday. Greece is sweltering in a heatwave that is searing much of southern Europe. The country has become …

Satellite Image Captures Massive Wildfire Smoke Over Greece

Three major wildfires have been raging across Greece over the past 24 hours, with thick smoke now visible from space. A satellite image released by Meteosat-12 clearly shows the extent of the smoke plumes drifting across large parts of Greece and even …

Greece Scorched by Heatwave and Gale-Force Winds

Greece is experiencing sweltering temperatures and powerful winds on Thursday, July 3, with meteorologists warning of heightened fire risk, particularly in the Aegean and Crete. In Crete, where wildfires have been raging uncontrollably since Wednesday …