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As Athens' Forests Disappear, Greece's Fire Strategy Faces New Scrutiny
The findings are likely to renew debate over Greece's wildfire strategy as climate change intensifies the conditions that fuel increasingly severe blazes across southern Europe.
Three Firefighters Die as Wildfires Burn Across Greece
The firefighters, who died at the wildfires, are believed to have left the truck amid dense smoke, limited visibility and fast-moving flames.
Fire at Hellenic Defense Systems Plant in Lavrio Raises Safety and Pollution Concerns
The incident has drawn further attention to the long-standing delays in the decontamination of the Lavrio facilities.
EU Audit Slams Greece's Forest Fire Prevention Spending as Ineffective and Outdated
A new report from the European Court of Auditors has raised serious concerns about how Greece and other EU countries are spending European funds meant to prevent forest fires.