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Greece: 89-year-old held after shootings at Athens social security office, courthouse leave 4 injured

An 89-year-old man was apprehended in Patras after allegedly injuring at least four people in two separate shootings in Athens. Authorities believe pension grievances and psychological issues fueled the attacks, which targeted a social security office and a court building. The suspect, found with a weapon, is under investigation.

The Times of India

Explore Europe the slow and scenic way: Five popular flights you can swap for ferries and trains

Explore Europe the slow and scenic way: Five popular flights you can swap for ferries and trains

You’ll miss finding out part of what Europe has to offer if you’re 35,000 feet up in the air in a plane. Here’s how the continent’s trains and ferries can give you a more fulfilling vacation

The Independent UK

Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

Greek police increase security after protests against Israeli cruise ship

Measures are being taken at the harbours of Patras and Katakolo after demonstrations earlier this week

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Climate change intensified weather that fuelled deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus

Researchers found that weather conditions which drove deadly fires in Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus were made more intense by climate change. They expect similar results from their ongoing analysis of blazes in Spain.

Fires in Greece: helping the animals

Threatened by forest fires, local residents and associations in the Greek town of Patras are coming to the aid of livestock and wild and domestic animals.

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

Spain Suffers Third Wildfire Death, Greece Beats Back Flames

Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city Patras as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.

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Deadly wildfires cause chaos across Europe as thousands evacuated

Deadly wildfires cause chaos across Europe as thousands evacuated

Summer lightning storms have been named as one the reasons behind the fires

The Independent UK

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.

Farm animals and pets rushed to safety as Greek wildfire plagues port city

Farm animals and pets rushed to safety as Greek wildfire plagues port city

Farm animals and pets have been rushed to safety as wildfires ravaged the Greek port city of Patras.

The Independent UK

Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third largest city, as conditions worsened.

Thousands Battle Greece Fires As Heatwave Bakes Europe

Thousands Battle Greece Fires As Heatwave Bakes Europe

Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.

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