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Greek firefighters beat back wildfires

Greek firefighters gained ground Thursday against a wildfire outside the third-largest city of Patras, while planes bombed ...
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This Underrated Greek Island Has an Adorable Town, Incredible ... - Travel

While Zakynthos has long been known, particularly among young British holidaymakers, as a wild party isle, many locals have worked hard over the years to shrug off this reputation. Most bars that ...
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Wildfires Ravage Western Greece

A massive wildfire in Achaia near Patras, western Greece, spread to nearby homes and villages, fueled by strong winds in the ...

Greece wildfires ease, but Chios island blaze remains biggest threat

Greece has seen a slight improvement in its wildfire situation, but officials on Thursday were not declaring the danger over.
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Shipwrecks and Secluded Beaches: Exploring the Greek Island of Zakynthos

One of roughly 200 inhabited Greek islands, Zakynthos, some 10 miles off the west coast of the Peloponnesian Peninsula, has become a haven for young beachgoers. Its hippest attraction in recent ...
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Fires rage across Greece: Scattered fronts in Patras, improved situation in Chios, containment in Zakynthos, Preveza, and Arta

Firefighters across Greece continue to battle multiple wildfires, with conditions varying from region to region ...

European wildfires kill at least three as British bar worker joins emergency efforts on Greek island

Thousands of residents have been evacuated as emergency teams continue to battle large fires across southern Europe amid ...