Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.

Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.

By STAMOS PROUSALIS DROSOPIGI, Greece (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling wildfires across Greece and the Western Balkans ...

A firefighter has been left dead after horror wildfires have forced thousands of people to evacuate in both Greece & Turkey ...

One major blaze tore through a northern suburb of the Greek capital on Saturday, prompting urgent evacuation orders.

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech ...

Wild infernos have struck Montenegro and Albania while also causing devastation in Turkey and Greece where temperatures ...

In July 2018, at the height of tourist season, the worst wildfire to hit Greece in over a decade tore through a small resort ...

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.Greece had ...

Brits on holiday in Greece are being urged to take care as wildfires continue to spread across the country – including close ...