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Study: Fires, Floods and Heat Impact Greece’s Online Reputation

Fires, heatwaves, and floods took a toll on Greece’s online reputation in the July-September period.

XPRIZE Competition: Costa Navarino Joins Fight to End Destructive Wildfires

Costa Navarino has joined the fight to end destructive wildfires through the XPRIZE Wildfire, a competition aiming to attract innovators from all around the world to provide viable solutions.

Rhodes Recovers After Fires, Welcomes Rise in Charter Flights

The Greek island of Rhodes welcomed 1,130 charter flights in the first two weeks of October.

TIF Expo Organizer to Donate 10% of Ticket Sales to Greece’s Victims of Floods, Wildfires

Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo, the organizer of the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair, will support the country’s flood and fire victims with a 100,000-euro donation from ticket sales.

Heated Debate Over Forest Fires as Greek PM Announces More Measures

Greece’s PM announced fire prevention measures in a heated debate in parliament as blazes continue to burn Evros for weeks.

Greece Announces Immediate Measures After Fires

Greece has announced immediate measures including antiflooding works to address the aftermath of the fires in Parnitha and Evros.

Probe Underway in Greece as Fires Continue to Burn in Evros

Hundreds of fire fighters are still battling blazes across Greece with probes into suspected arson underway.

Copernicus: Fires Burning in Evros Largest Ever Recorded in the EU

The massive fire burning woodland for days in Northeastern Greece is the largest ever recorded in the EU, said Copernicus.

Smoke Fills Athens as Fires Continue to Burn Mt Parnitha  

Fires continue to burn across Greece, as firefighters and volunteers battle flames in the Evros region and near Athens.

Greece Issues Warnings for High Risk of Fires, Dadia Forest Under Threat

Greek authorities are warning of high risk of fires as one of Greece’s largest nature preserves, the Dadia Forest, is under threat.

TUI Expecting Rhodes Fires to Cost Around €25 Million

TUI said it was on track to achieving its full-year targets despite the fires on Rhodes, expected to cost the company some 25 million euros.

Rhodes Fires: 84% of Island’s Hotels Unaffected

Eighty-four percent of the hotels on Rhodes and 81 percent of available rooms were not affected by last month’s fires.

Greek PM Offers Free Weeklong Holiday to Those Affected by Rhodes Fires

Greece’s PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered free weeklong holidays for those affected by the fires on Rhodes.

European Travel Agents Discuss Impact of Fires on Rhodes and Corfu Tourism

European travel agents and tour operators held a joint working session to discuss the impact of the recent fires on Rhodes and Corfu tourism.

Civil Protection Minister: More than 660 Fires in Greece, Majority Sparked by Humans

Over 660 fires broke out in Greece in the last 10 days, the majority being human-induced, said Greece’s Civil Protection Minister.

Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise

Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry.

PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece

Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row.

Greek Tourism Ministry Holds Emergency Meeting Over Rhodes Fires

The Greek Tourism Ministry will take action to immediately promote Rhodes as a “uniquely beautiful and safe destination”.

Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity

The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity.

Rhodes Wildfires: Safety of Tourists in Greece is a Priority, Says Tourism Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni spoke to UK media aiming to give a clear picture of the situation on Rhodes.