Greek official says ‘real difficulties’ ahead as dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to persist.

One major blaze tore through a northern suburb of the Greek capital on Saturday, prompting urgent evacuation orders. Meanwhile, several Greek islands were also affected

Greece on Sunday was still  battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but firefighters have brought many outbreaks under control.

A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens on Saturday and some residents were ordered to evacuate, the country's Fire Service reported. Residents of the town of Kryoneri,

With the capital's reservoirs approaching historic lows, officials are turning to ancient engineering to conserve potable water

Residents of the town of Kryoneri, 20 kilometres northeast of Athens, reportedly received three SMS messages to evacuate to safe areas.

Temperatures reaching, or exceeding, 38C, dry conditions and high winds are fanning the flames. Mr Vathrakoyannis warned, under such conditions, wildfires “expand very quickly and become dangerous. These conditions are expected to prevail over the coming days."

The marble fragment was delivered to the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens. Its return signifies not only the recovery of a piece of Greek heritage but also demonstrates the positive outcomes of international cooperation and mutual respect for cultural property.