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Turkey
Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week
Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.
Europe News
Wildfires in Greece: Blaze out of control near Crete's Rethymno
Over 220 firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives Wednesday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari on Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up.
Europe News
EU wildfire strategy falls short as Europe burns
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.
Climate
Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change
The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.
Economy
Spain's wildfire bill: up to €3.275 billion for firefighting alone
The area burned in Spain in 2026 is almost half that destroyed last year, putting firefighting costs between 1,723 and 3,275 million euros. This impact is compounded by losses in tourism and agriculture, and experts stress the importance of prevention.
