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The news from in.gr on August 5, 2026, focuses heavily on the devastating impact of wildfires, both globally and domestically in Greece. A World Economic Forum analysis highlights how wildfires disproportionately affect the poor, impacting their health and economies. Domestically, the page reports…
A new analysis by the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that the poorest countries and populations bear the brunt of wildfires, suffering greater impacts on their health and finances.
A breathtaking timelapse video shows the exact moment a fire ignited on Mount Kithaironas and rapidly spread within minutes, highlighting the destructive speed of wildfires.
A 26-year-old Afghan national is set to make his court appearance to face charges for the murder of a British woman in the Kypseli area of Athens.
The 'Tourism for All' program is launching, outlining the application process, eligibility criteria, and the steps involved for beneficiaries.
The battle to extinguish fires in Western Attica is entering its sixth day, with critical hours ahead as authorities work to contain the blazes that have already scorched vast areas.
Meteo reports that a significant 42% of the forests in the Attica region have been lost to fires over the past ten years, totaling 512,000 acres reduced to ashes.
The extent of the fire damage in the Attica-Boeotia region is revealed, with over 130,000 acres of land lost.
