Cyprus leaders agree to weekly UN-backed meetings
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to meet weekly under UN auspices, adding diplomatic momentum while leaving Cyprus’ core disputes unresolved.
Greece
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Europe’s hot, dry summer deepens fires, drought and water stress
Fires and evacuations in Greece and France are unfolding alongside record heat, low river flows, falling reservoirs and drought measures in parts of Europe.
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EU Civil-Protection Response Expands as Wildfires Ravage France and Spain
The EU has sent aircraft, helicopters and ground teams to France and Spain as mass evacuations continue and fire danger remains high across Europe.
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Wildfire Threat Shifts to Mainland Greece as Winds Force Evacuations
Gale-force winds drove a wildfire through a mainland Greek resort area after fires in western Europe eased, forcing sea evacuations and straining response crews.