The ongoing wildfire crisis in Greece continues unabated. This image, acquired by a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 25 July 2023, shows the latest major wildfire episode in Corfu, Greece, that broke out on 23 July. 2,500 tourists and residents from nearby villages have been evacuated as firefighters continue to battle the fire, which is not...

As the 2023 wildfire season begins in Europe, the continent is confronted with the ever-challenging struggle to combat these devastating natural disasters. The rising global temperatures and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events have already led to a surge in the number and intensity of wildfires.

The Mediterranean region is enduring a severe heatwave, resulting in a series of extreme weather events that have left behind a trail of devastation. On 24 July, temperatures reached unprecedented heights, breaking records in multiple cities. In Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, the air temperature soared to a sweltering 49°C, while in Palermo,...

A massive fire is devastating the island of Rhodes in Greece. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated as the fire threatened homes and resorts. European and international assistance has been mobilised to support Greece in its fight against  the wildfires. As for the recent blaze in Attica, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated,...

Presentations and Video links of the 1st Webinar on the FPCUP WG Africa Training of Trainers Programme.