A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Crete’s Ierapetra region after a destructive wildfire scorched farmland, forced evacuations, and damaged infrastructure.
Authorities in Greece declared a state of emergency on Friday in areas around Ierapetra, eastern Crete, following a major wildfire that erupted on Wednesday. Fueled by dry and windy conditions, the fire devastated thousands of acres of farmland and forest along the island’s southern coast.
More than 1,000 residents and tourists were evacuated, and critical infrastructure, including water supply systems—suffered heavy damage.
The emergency status will remain in place until 2 October to support recovery and relief operations. Meanwhile, an arson investigation team has arrived to examine the fire’s origins, as its rapid spread and multiple ignition points have raised suspicions of foul play.
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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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Smoke from intense wildfires burning across Canada has spread thick haze over parts of the US Midwest, causing “very unhealthy” air quality in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan on Tuesday.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
The European Union and Moldova held their first joint summit in Chisinau, reaffirming Moldova’s EU path and accelerating its accession process.
A widespread power outage hit large parts of the Czech Republic on 5 July, trapping people in lifts and public transport and halting factory operations after a high-voltage cable collapsed.
Greece is experiencing a deepening water crisis, with both surface and underground reserves dropping sharply due to overuse, outdated infrastructure, and prolonged drought, local media reported Friday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to advocate for the transfer of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, according to a government spokesperson.
On July 4, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Khankendi, reaffirming the deep-rooted alliance between the two nations.
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