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Greece's fire service declared a red code for extreme fire danger on Friday across Crete, the South Aegean, Ionian Islands, and several mainland regions. Authorities urge extreme caution.
Multiple wildfires have erupted in various regions of Greece, including Serres, Karditsa, and Thesprotia, prompting the deployment of aerial firefighting assets to combat the blazes.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Leptokarya, Thesprotia, Greece, on Friday afternoon at 19:14. The epicenter of the tremor was located 4 kilometers west-northwest of Leptokarya.
A wildfire has broken out in an agricultural and forest area in Plataria, Thesprotia, Greece, since Tuesday afternoon. Strong firefighting forces, including ground teams and aerial assets, have been mobilized to combat the blaze.
A 53-year-old man was found dead in a ravine near Gardiki in Thesprotia, prompting an investigation by authorities. Separately, another man was recovered deceased from Zoumberi beach.
Police in Thesprotia are investigating one of the largest phone scams in recent months, where an 86-year-old woman was defrauded of over €180,000 by perpetrators who convinced her the currency was changing.
A serious accident occurred on the Egnatia Odos in Thesprotia, Greece, when a Bulgarian truck driver, reportedly intoxicated, lost control and damaged 50 meters of pavement in the Psaka tunnel.
A 4-magnitude earthquake struck Thesprotia, Greece, with initial reports placing its epicenter near Leptokarya and later revised to east-southeast of the region.
A new earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 Richter (reported as 3.4 in the body) struck Paramythia in Thesprotia, Epirus, causing concern among residents in the region and parts of Ioannina.
Following a 4.1 Richter earthquake in Thesprotia, a rescue operation is underway in Arta, Epirus, to free a 53-year-old man trapped under soil and debris.
The OMIROΣ dairy industry has announced the establishment and operation of a new, privately-owned milk station in Glyki, Thesprotia, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic development and strengthening its presence in the Epirus region.
Following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Thesprotia early Sunday morning, an earthquake swarm has been observed, with experts predicting its continuation.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Thesprotia in the early hours, causing damage to old houses and rockfalls on the Egnatia Odos, followed by aftershocks.
Firefighters successfully contained a fire in low vegetation in Filiates Thesprotias, Greece, within 30 minutes of its outbreak.
A 78-year-old man in Thesprotia reported to authorities that he fell victim to an online scam, losing €300,000 in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme about a month ago.
Rapid mobilization by arson investigation units led to six arrests in various Greek regions including Ilia, Evros, Attica, Chios, Thesprotia, and Phocis, for allegedly starting fires.
Heavy fines have been imposed by the Fire Department in Greece for fires caused by lit cigarettes in the regions of Serres and Thesprotia. These penalties aim to deter negligent behavior leading to wildfires.
Two luxurious mega yachts, BLUE and FLYING FOX, have anchored in Syvota, Thesprotia, after arriving from Corfu. The Vice President of the UAE and owner of Manchester City is reportedly present in Thesprotia.
An 86-year-old woman in Thesprotia, Greece, fell victim to a phone scam, losing at least €180,000 after fraudsters convinced her the country would change its currency.
Police in Thesprotia, Greece, have dismantled a sophisticated telephone scam ring that operated a 'call center' and used 'collectors' to defraud victims. The gang's total illicit gains are estimated to exceed 1.6 million euros.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Thesprotia, Greece, with its epicenter 5 kilometers northeast of Leptokaria. Authorities have not reported any significant damage.
Following the March 8 earthquake, inspections are ongoing in Greece's Thesprotia and Ioannina regions, with 350 checks completed and 74 buildings deemed unsafe ('red-tagged').
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in Thesprotia, Greece, by the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter was located 12 km north-northwest of Leptokarya, Thesprotia, at a focal depth of 5 km, following a 5.3 magnitude quake in the same area on March 8.
The municipalities of Ioannina and Dodoni in the Ioannina Regional Unit, along with the Municipal Unit of Paramythia in Thesprotia, have been declared in a state of emergency following a strong 5.3 Richter earthquake.
Professor of Geology Efthymios Lekkas commented on the 5.3 Richter earthquake that occurred in Thesprotia, Greece, stating that it is a 'swarm sequence' and the phenomenon is evolving well.
An earthquake felt in Epirus caused damage to houses in Polydroso Souli, a village near the epicenter, with assessment teams reporting the impact.
A fire that broke out in low vegetation on the median strip of the Egnatia Odos (37th km) in the Thesprotia region of Greece was immediately brought under control.
A 78-year-old man in Thesprotia, Greece, reported losing approximately 300,000 euros to scammers who lured him with a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. Police are investigating the incident.
A wildfire has erupted in Sagiada, Thesprotia, prompting the deployment of three aerial firefighting assets to combat the blaze. Authorities are working to contain the fire in the region.
A forest fire is currently active in the Galatas area of Thesprotia, prompting immediate mobilization of authorities and an emergency alert for evacuation towards Karioti.
Greek actress Ifigeneia Tzola, known for her role as Vasiliki Karpenarou, is photographed posing in a bikini while on vacation in Syvota, Thesprotia.
SYRIZA MPs, led by K. Barkas, submitted a question regarding the planning, technical specifications, and upgrade prospects of National Road 18 (EO18) in Preveza and Thesprotia, advocating for a comprehensive road axis rather than fragmented interventions.
Five individuals have been arrested in Thesprotia, Greece, for their involvement in a fake accountant gang that operated across various regions and amassed over 1.5 million euros.
A wave of severe weather is affecting Greece, with strong storms in Epirus, which received the largest volume of rain nationwide, particularly in Paramithia, Thesprotia.
Inspections are underway in the earthquake-affected regions of Thesprotia and Ioannina following the March 8, 2026, earthquake. As of March 20, 2026, 74 buildings have been classified as "red," indicating severe damage.
A seismic tremor caused concern among residents of Thesprotia, Greece, on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026, with initial data indicating a magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered in Thesprotia.
The number of uninhabitable homes is growing in the villages of Ioannina and Thesprotia as damage assessments continue following the strong earthquake that struck the region on March 8.
Schools in Ioannina and Thesprotia, Greece, have been closed due to concerns over ongoing aftershocks following an earthquake, with seismologists providing updates on the seismic activity.