First Look Olive police? Century-old trees chopped by chainsaw-wielding thieves. In the Mediterranean’s olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by climate change is taking a toll. Olive oil prices have soared, sparking a rise in thievery, including cutting down century-old trees. Greek farmers have asked for police help. | View caption Hide caption | In…
Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. Stave off the heat with these summer travel tips Some of the world’s travel hot spots are literally scorching this summer. With temperatures soaring across the globe and heat waves affecting parts of Europe, Asia and the United States, there are some precautions…
Greek firefighters found the bodies of 18 people in an area ravaged by a major wildfire burning for days, authorities said Tuesday. Hundreds of firefighters have struggled to control major wildfires burning out of control for days in northeastern Greece and on Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, with strong winds fanning the flames and prompting…
First Look Wildfires in Greece engulf island of Rhodes as tourists seek safety For the seventh straight day, Greece continues to battle devastating wildfires that are forcing widespread evacuations and damaging property. Firefighters are battling flames throughout the affected regions. | View caption Hide caption | Greece battled to contain wildfires on the island of…