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The Kathimerini front page highlights intense wildfire activity in Greece, with multiple stories detailing the efforts to combat blazes in Porto Germeno, Aigialeia, Paros, Crete, and Boeotia. International news includes a focus on the Mediterranean migration crisis and related diplomatic…
Live updates on the wildfires, with houses ablaze in Porto Germeno and efforts to reinforce firefighting units in Aigialeia. The '112' emergency system issued multiple alerts overnight, while the situation in Rethymno has improved. Strong winds are a concern.
Satellite images show the extent of the damage from catastrophic wildfires on the islands of Paros and Crete.
A wildfire in Agios Vasileios, Boeotia, led to the evacuation of 229 people by sea.
Fires are being fought across multiple fronts and under extremely difficult conditions.
The crisis opens old wounds in southern Europe, which is in the grip of the migration issue. Finland supports Italy's proposal to suspend Spain from the Schengen zone.
Information regarding the situation at the port of Piraeus, including delays and increased traffic, as well as conditions in Rafina and Lavrio.
Athens is closely watching the ongoing developments in Riyadh.
An opinion piece by Nikos Constantaras titled 'The Cretan War'.
