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Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires
Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires. It’s a model for the continent as Europe races toward broader independence in space technology.
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Times of India
· Jun 26, 2026
Greece turns to space technology: AI-powered satellites begin tracking wildfires
Greece is pioneering a new defense against wildfires with a constellation of four compact satellites. These space-based eyes, equipped with thermal sensors, detect nascent blazes as small as four meters, providing crucial early warnings. Integrated with AI, the system prioritizes threats, enabling faster response and potentially saving lives and property amidst escalating fire seasons.
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 30, 2026
Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead
A major wildfire was continuing to burn on Tuesday afternoon in the Oreokastro municipality, north of Thessaloniki, after breaking out in the Derveni area and spreading rapidly towards Liti. Greek authorities sent a 112 emergency alert ordering residents in Liti to evacuate towards the village football ground, as flames moved close to the first homes [] The post Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead appeared first on ProtoThema English.
ABC News
· Jul 5, 2026
A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out near Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, prompting evacuations in three suburbs
Kathimerini
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfires scorched 70,000 hectares in Attica in nine years
Thirteen major wildfires burned more than 70,000 hectares of land across the Attica region between 2017 and 2025, the National Observatory of Athens has said, citing satellite data.
Fortune
· Jun 26, 2026
Greece tackles climate change wildfire risk with satellite network that can spot a blaze the size of a parking space
The 2018 Athens wildfire forced a total rethink. Now four shoebox satellites, AI triage, and a 550M EU commitment are making Greece the model.
Le Monde Diplomatique
· Jul 5, 2026
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Related coverage for "Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires": Times of India — Greece turns to space technology: AI-powered satellites begin tracking wildfires. Proto Thema - English — Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead. ABC News — A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs. Kathimerini — Wildfires scorched 70,000 hectares in Attica in nine years. Fortune — Greece tackles climate change wildfire risk with satellite network that can spot a blaze the size of a parking space. Le Monde Diplomatique — De Belgrade à Tirana, ces chefs d'État qui vénèrent M. Trump