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Weather transition and wildfire risk in Balkans and Greece

35 clusters · 765 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Greece weather: Severe storms and flooding risks in Crete and Peloponnese

Extreme weather and seasonal transitions persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026. In the Balkans, severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to impact the region. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal

Greece Wildfires 2026: Regional Outbreaks and Damage Reports

190 clusters · 874 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece arrests multiple individuals for arson and fire violations

By mid-September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece continued to manifest through new outbreaks and ongoing management assessments. On September 11, multiple wildfires erupted across several regions. In Evia, a large fi

Kalamata 1986 earthquake 40th anniversary commemorations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kalamata commemorates 40 years since devastating earthquakes

The city of Kalamata is conducting a series of commemorative events and scientific programs to mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that struck the region on September 13, 1986. Activities include me

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

130 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece rental market faces supply-demand imbalance

Greece’s economic landscape is defined by record-breaking exports and a tightening labor market, contrasted against a deepening housing crisis. For the first seven months of 2026, exports reached €32.76 billion, a 14.9%

Synastria art and astronomy exhibition in Athens

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Synastria exhibition merges art, poetry, and astronomy in Athens

The National Library of Greece will host ‘Synastria’ (also referred to as ‘Synastry’), a multidimensional cultural project running from September 16 to October 4, 2026. Conceived by Lefteris Moysiadis and curated by Kost

Urban heat and climate risk in Attica

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Attica heatwave risk projected to increase significantly by 2060

Research conducted by the National Observatory of Athens and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has identified significant urban heat island effects within the Attica basin. A decade-long study using sate

Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of operations

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Konitsa wildfire enters tenth day of firefighting operations

A massive wildfire, reportedly ignited by lightning, has burned through the Trapezitsa forest near Konitsa, Greece, for ten consecutive days. The fire has spread through dense pine forests, reaching the Aoos gorge and th

Mount Etna volcanic activity

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Lazio finalizes Serie A squad following Romagnoli transfer

Mount Etna in Sicily experienced intense volcanic activity in early August 2026. During this period, a volcanic cloud containing sulfur dioxide (SO2) traveled across the Mediterranean Sea, reaching the North African coas