"Greece's Tourist Economy Under Fire: Wildfires Pose Threat"

Wildfires fueled by an unprecedented heatwave and strong winds have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest on Greek islands, leading to the evacuation of over 30,000 tourists and locals. The fires have caused chaos in popular tourist destinations such as Corfu, Evia, and Rhodes, with some tour operators canceling flights until August. Several EU countries and Turkey have sent firefighters and water-dropping aircraft to assist local forces, but with the meltemi winds expected to strengthen, the situation remains challenging. The wildfires pose a significant threat to Greece's tourist economy.