Wildfires Spread Across Southern Europe

Bloomberg Athens Deputy Bureau Chief Paul Tugwell says Greece's wildfire response is under severe strain as gale-force winds, dry conditions and difficult terrain hamper firefighting efforts, with major blazes continuing to spread in central and southern parts of the country. He says European Union countries are coordinating firefighting resources across borders as climate change extends the wildfire season and raises concerns about the long-term economic and insurance costs of increasingly d...

Extreme Heat Has Transformed What Summer Means Across Generations in Europe

Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have changed the feel of the season for today’s children, compared with their parents and grandparents.

By Jim Tankersley and Tatiana Firsova

Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprises Baking temperatures and drought across large swathes of central and eastern Europe have driven water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers to record lows in some areas, hitting shipping, energy production and tourism hard. Extreme conditions aggravated by the climate emergency left Europe’s waterways from the Netherlands to the Black Sea parched, triggering compoundin...

By Deborah Cole in Berlin and agencies

Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain

Production of nuclear power in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia has fallen because of record low water levels along the Danube.

Greece battles wildfires, including near Athens

Firefighters were battling blazes in over 70 locations across Greece. Strong winds continue to fan the flames, adding to the firefighters' struggles.

Pożary w Hiszpanii. Polscy strażacy polecieli na pomoc

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Greece fights fires near Athens

Evacuation orders were issued on Friday for areas west and northwest of Athens, as new wildfires broke out near the Greek capital. Firefighters battled to contain the flames, but winds of around 50 miles per hour hampered efforts by water-bombing aircraft. Meanwhile, fires in other parts of the country were brought under control, although the risk of new outbreaks remains very high.

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Skyline fire update: Oakland Hills area in California sees smoke; first details as scary visuals emerge

Firefighters rushed to the Oakland Hills on Friday after a vegetation fire broke out near Skyline Boulevard and Joaquin Miller Road.

Firefighters tackle wildfires in several areas in Greece

Wildfires fanned by heavy winds is burning across multiple areas of Greece, including near Athens, with large-scale firefighting operations and emergency evacuations under way.

Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain

Wildfires fanned by heavy winds burned across multiple areas of Greece on Saturday, including near Athens, with large-scale firefighting operations and emergency evacuations underway, while conditions worsened again in parts of Spain and France. Europe has been ravaged by wildfires this summer after a period of successive record-breaking heatwaves and little rain. Villages in France […]

Firefighters in Greece struggle to save coastal resort as winds rage

Firefighters in Greece struggle to save coastal resort as violent winds rage

Closer to home, firefighters in Suffolk were able to reduce the number of appliances tackling a blaze which has caused ‘total devastation’ to heathland.

August to start hot and sunny; drought expected to worsen

After a dry, sunny, and fairly warm July, the first half of August is set to start with tropical temperatures and abundant sunshine across the Netherlands.

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Wildfire breaks out near Kyra Farsalon in Larissa, four aircraft deployed

Firefighters have mobilised 31 personnel, nine vehicles, three aircraft and a helicopter to tackle a wildfire near Kyra Farsalon in Larissa, with arson investigators now probing its cause The post Wildfire breaks out near Kyra Farsalon in Larissa, four aircraft deployed appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Opens in Budapest

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill officially opened in Budapest on July 31, 2026, becoming the brand’s first location in Central Europe. Located at the Dorothea Hotel, the restaurant offers the signature Ramsay Bar & Grill experience, combining premium grilled cuisine, international influences, and local inspiration.  As we have previously reported, the Gordon Ramsay Bar & […] The post Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Opens in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

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