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Greece

Greece, with its capital Athens, is in southeastern Europe. As an EU border country, it has seen an increase in migration. In June 2023, Greeks headed to the polls in the second parliamentary election in as many months.

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A firefighter pumping water onto burning trees and bushes from the roof of the fire truck vehicle

A firefighter pumping water onto burning trees and bushes from the roof of the fire truck vehicle

Wildfires in northern Greece: Living with fire and ashes

The largest wildfire ever recorded in the European Union has destroyed forests, nature reserves and livelihoods. Many people have said migrants are responsible. Meanwhile, the country's fire service is desperately searching for young recruits.

The flags of North Macedonia (left) and the EU are seen in a glass on a table with flowers in the background, Skopje, North Macedonia, July 20, 2022

The flags of North Macedonia (left) and the EU are seen in a glass on a table with flowers in the background, Skopje, North Macedonia, July 20, 2022

North Macedonia: How long before it can join the EU?

North Macedonia has been waiting since 2005 — longer than any other country — for EU accession negotiations to begin.

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Firefighters in Evros region, Greece

Firefighters in Evros region, Greece

Greece: Evros fire 'cannot be contained' — regional official

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Evros blaze, believed to be the largest in the EU's history.

A fire near Alexandropoulos in the eastern Greece has burned more than 700 square kilometers of land.

A fire near Alexandropoulos in the eastern Greece has burned more than 700 square kilometers of land.

Wildfire in Greece declared largest in EU this year

A fire near Alexandropoulos in the eastern Greece has burned more than 700 square kilometers of land.

Firefighters stand next to a wildfire as they work to extinguish it

Firefighters stand next to a wildfire as they work to extinguish it

Greece battles multiple wildfires, launches investigations

Prosecutors have ordered an investigation into the cause of fires and the alleged scapegoating of migrants.

Griechenland Waldbrände in Alexandroupoli

Griechenland Waldbrände in Alexandroupoli

Greece wildfire kills 18 alleged migrants

Greek authorities say the deceased may be migrants who crossed the border from Turkey.

Kultur l Büste von Alexander dem Großen l Alexanderbüste gezeigt in Stendal

Kultur l Büste von Alexander dem Großen l Alexanderbüste gezeigt in Stendal

Alexander the fake

When a long-lost bronze of Alexander the Great suddenly turns up in Greece, experts are suspicious.

Flames burn a tree as a wildfire rages in Alexandroupolis, on the region of Evros, Greece, August 22, 2023.

Flames burn a tree as a wildfire rages in Alexandroupolis, on the region of Evros, Greece, August 22, 2023.

Greece: 18 bodies found in wildfire-struck region

Wildfires have been raging in northeastern Greece for days. Media reports suggest the bodies were those of migrants.

A firefighter operates during a wildfire near the northeastern town of Alexandroupolis, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

A firefighter operates during a wildfire near the northeastern town of Alexandroupolis, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Villages evacuated in Greece as wildfires rage

Two villages north of Athens were evacuated after a forest fire broke out, with one man killed.

A burnt forest and resort seen from overhead

A burnt forest and resort seen from overhead

Is climate change affecting tourism in southern Europe?

Frequent heat waves, droughts and forest fires are ravaging Mediterranean countries, which will impact future tourism.

A man lays flowers in memory of 29-year-old Michalis Katsouris, who died from stab wounds sustained during an attack outside the AEK Athens stadium, Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece, August 8, 2023

A man lays flowers in memory of 29-year-old Michalis Katsouris, who died from stab wounds sustained during an attack outside the AEK Athens stadium, Nea Filadelfeia, Athens, Greece, August 8, 2023

Greece seeks answers after soccer fan violence

How could known soccer hooligans have been allowed to travel unhindered from Zagreb to Athens? And who is to blame?

Migrants sailing on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean sea

Migrants sailing on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean sea

Greece launches mission to rescue migrants on stranded yacht

Greece is seeing a spike in arrivals by sea of people fleeing conflict and economic hardship.

Police escort Croatian football fans to bus; some of the fans are wearing their shirts over their heads to avoid being identified by media

Police escort Croatian football fans to bus; some of the fans are wearing their shirts over their heads to avoid being identified by media

Greece: Croatian football fans in court over deadly stabbing

A Greek man was stabbed to death in clashes between Dinamo Zagreb and AEK Athens fans.

People on a beach full of sun loungers and beach umbrellas, Paros, Greece, summer 2023

People on a beach full of sun loungers and beach umbrellas, Paros, Greece, summer 2023

Battle for the beaches: Greek islanders fight for access

In a protest dubbed "the beach towel revolt," Greeks are pushing to halt the creeping, illegal privatization of beaches.

Fans of Serie A champions Scudetto Napoli wave flags and cheer

Fans of Serie A champions Scudetto Napoli wave flags and cheer

Fugitive Italian mobster blows cover celebrating Napoli win

Vincenzo La Porta was on the run for 11 years, but was arrested thanks to his devotion to his hometown soccer team.

Ancient pyramids rise out of desert sands

Ancient pyramids rise out of desert sands

Roman Holiday: How the ancients vacationed

Tourism is not an invention of modern times, with ancient Romans taking vacations everywhere from Egypt to Greece.

Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Wildfires: How will the tourism industry cope?

The devastating fires in southern Europe are putting a huge economic strain on the local tourism industry.

Destroyed truck carriages are seen in a factory yard as a wildfire burns at the city of Volos

Destroyed truck carriages are seen in a factory yard as a wildfire burns at the city of Volos

Greece fires under control, but danger remains

The wildfires in Greece that have been raging for almost two weeks are finally being brought under control.

A wildfire burns in the village of Gennadi, on the island of Rhodes in southeastern Greece

A wildfire burns in the village of Gennadi, on the island of Rhodes in southeastern Greece

Greece: Evacuations ordered after blast in ammo warehouse

Residents were ordered to evacuate after a wildfire triggered explosions near a major military base in Nea Anchialos.

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DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe - 27 July 2023

Spain’s election ends in deadlock - but will a fugitive separatist leader be the kingmaker? Devastating wildfires in Greece spark the country’s biggest ever evacuation. Can Turkey salvage the Ukrainian grain deal? Putting the father of modern genetics back on the map. And could lab-grown meat help save the climate

smoldering tree trunk

smoldering tree trunk

Greece: Wildfires on Corfu put residents on high alert

DW speaks to residents on the Greek island of Corfu who are determined to protect their houses from the wildfires.

Wildfire in Rhodes

Wildfire in Rhodes

Wildfires tear through Mediterranean tourist hot spots

Wildfires continue to rage throughout the Mediterranean from the Canary Islands to North Africa and Turkey.

A man stands in front of the wreckage of a firefighting plane on the Greek island of Evia.

A man stands in front of the wreckage of a firefighting plane on the Greek island of Evia.

Raging wildfires in Greece turn deadly

On the island of Evia, a farmer was found dead and two pilots were killed when their water-dropping plane crashed.

A firefighting helicopter drops water as wildfire burns near the village of Palia Perithia, on the island of Corfu, Greece, July 24, 2023.

A firefighting helicopter drops water as wildfire burns near the village of Palia Perithia, on the island of Corfu, Greece, July 24, 2023.

Situation under control in Corfu, dire in Rhodes: DW reports

A man tries to extinguish a fire near the seaside resort of Lindos, on the Aegean Sea island of Rhodes.

A man tries to extinguish a fire near the seaside resort of Lindos, on the Aegean Sea island of Rhodes.

Firefighters, locals battle Rhodes wildfires for 7th day

Firefighters on the Greek island are stretched to the limit, leaving many locals to battle the flames on their own.

A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns near the village of Palia Perithia, on the Greek island of Corfu.

A firefighting helicopter drops water as a wildfire burns near the village of Palia Perithia, on the Greek island of Corfu.

Wildfires force evacuation from Greek island of Corfu

Wildfires have forced the evacuation of nearly 2,500 people from a beach on the island of Corfu.

A firefighting helicopter makes a water drop as a wildfire burns near the village of Archangelos, on the island of Rhodes

A firefighting helicopter makes a water drop as a wildfire burns near the village of Archangelos, on the island of Rhodes

Greece: Thousands evacuated from Corfu as wildfires rage

Authorities have evacuated some 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu as fires ravage the island.

Greece | Evacuees sit inside a stadium following their evacuation during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes

Greece | Evacuees sit inside a stadium following their evacuation during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes

Fires force mass evacuations on Greek island Rhodes

Almost 20,000 residents and tourists have been evacuated on the Greek island of Rhodes amid unprecedented wildfires.

Evacuees sit inside a stadium following their evacuation during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes

Evacuees sit inside a stadium following their evacuation during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes

Rhodes fire triggers biggest evacuation in Greek history

Thousands of people have been moved to temporary shelters due to wildfire on the Greek holiday island of Rhodes.

People gather around collapsed motorway bridge in Patras, Greece

People gather around collapsed motorway bridge in Patras, Greece

Greece: Bridge collapses during renovation

At least one person was killed when a bridge near the port city of Patras collapsed, Greek officials have said.

Historical black-and-white photo: Signatories to the Treaty of Lausanne stand in a semi-circle, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1923

Historical black-and-white photo: Signatories to the Treaty of Lausanne stand in a semi-circle, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1923

Greece and Turkey: The Treaty of Lausanne 100 years on

The Treaty of Lausanne was signed on July 24, 1923. A century later, it still ensures stability in the region.

Tourists are being evacuated as wildfire burns near Lindos, on the island of Rhodes, Greece

Tourists are being evacuated as wildfire burns near Lindos, on the island of Rhodes, Greece

Wildfires rage on Greek island of Rhodes

Almost two weeks of sizzling temperatures have forced closures of tourist attractions and evacuations of resorts.

Greece | Tourists visit the ancient Acropolis hill during a heat wave in Athens.

Greece | Tourists visit the ancient Acropolis hill during a heat wave in Athens.

Greece heatwave shows no signs of letting up

Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures soaring above 40 Celsius.

Smoke from Wildfire's looms over the holiday island of Rhodes

Smoke from Wildfire's looms over the holiday island of Rhodes

Greece faces longest heat wave on record

Temperatures in Greece are expected to rise above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) over the next couple of days.

Firefighters in Greece have been battling to get wildfires back under control after they rekindled.

Firefighters in Greece have been battling to get wildfires back under control after they rekindled.

Dangerous wildfires force renewed evacuation in Greece

Firefighters in Greece have been battling to get wildfires back under control after they rekindled.

Thousands of people have fled wildfires in Greece, while others fight to protect their property and animals.

Thousands of people have fled wildfires in Greece, while others fight to protect their property and animals.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid hot, dry weather

Thousands of people have fled their homes, while others fight to protect their property and animals.

Greek migrant boat survivor Usman Sadique wears an orange t-shirt

Greek migrant boat survivor Usman Sadique wears an orange t-shirt

Pakistani survivor recalls Greece migrant boat horror

A survivor of a deadly shipwreck near Greece recounts his experience to DW in an exclusive interview.

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Saronida, near Athens

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Saronida, near Athens

Greece hit hard by wildfires

Emergency crews are battling the blazes while trying to keep residents and tourists at a safe distance.

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Kouvaras, near Athens

Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire burning in Kouvaras, near Athens

Greek evacuations as southern Europe swelters

Wildfires are threatening homes around Kouvaras south of the capital Athens.

Firefighters man a hose as they attempt to extinguish a wildfire outside Athens

Firefighters man a hose as they attempt to extinguish a wildfire outside Athens

Greece: Wildfires near Athens prompt evacuations

Hundreds of firefighters are responding and authorities have issued precautionary evacuations.

A thermometer displays a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius

A thermometer displays a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius

Heat wave hits Europe

Some regions are facing temperatures expected to climb well above 40 degrees Celsius. Experts pointed to climate change.

The main street of Hanioti

The main street of Hanioti

Macedonian businessman shot dead in Greek resort town

Masked gunmen have killed a Macedonian national at a Greek villa, with police saying at least 19 shots were fired.

Visitors line up outside the Acropolis holding shade umbrellas

Visitors line up outside the Acropolis holding shade umbrellas

Greece's Acropolis closed as tourists suffer extreme heat

Paramedics were on hand at the tourist attraction to help people affected by the heat.

Photo showing migrants onboard a trawler

Photo showing migrants onboard a trawler

Greece migrant boat disaster: Was the coast guard to blame?

Hundreds died when an overcrowded trawler capsized in June. Did the actions of the Greek coast guard cause the tragedy?

DW Fokus Europa l Griechenland – die grüne Insel

DW Fokus Europa l Griechenland – die grüne Insel

Greece – An Island Goes Green

Tilos is the first island in the Mediterranean to get power from just wind and solar energy.

The Hellenic parliament building in Athens, against a pale blue sky. Two pedestrians and a few cars stand in front of it.

The Hellenic parliament building in Athens, against a pale blue sky. Two pedestrians and a few cars stand in front of it.

Greece: Far right makes resurgence

Three far-right parties have made it into parliament in Athens — a challenge for Greek democracy.

Alexis Tsipras greets supporters as he heads to vote in Athens

Alexis Tsipras greets supporters as he heads to vote in Athens

Greece: Syriza leader Tsipras resigns after major defeat

After his fifth straight election defeat, the former Greek prime minister has said he will not be running again.

Leader of the conservative New Democracy party, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attends the swearing-in ceremony to become the new Greek prime minister, Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece, June 26, 2023

Leader of the conservative New Democracy party, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attends the swearing-in ceremony to become the new Greek prime minister, Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece, June 26, 2023

Greece: Mitsotakis takes office after conservative landslide

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been sworn in as PM after winning an absolute majority with the help of a new electoral system.

Leader of the New Democracy conservative party Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the swearing-in ceremony as prime minister in Athens, Greece

Leader of the New Democracy conservative party Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the swearing-in ceremony as prime minister in Athens, Greece

Greece: Mitsotakis sworn in after conservative election win

Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his conservatives secured a record-high winning margin in Greece's parliamentary elections.