Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help

Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires. Calmer winds on Thursday have helped slow the blazes. Southern Europe remains at high risk due to hot, dry conditions. Authorities warn that extreme temperatures are likely to persist. In Spain, a 37-year-old volunteer firefighter died from severe burns north of Madrid. It marks the third death in Spain from recent fires. Thousands have been evacuated. In Greece, a major blaze outside Patras has been contained. The European Union’s civil protection agency has sent firefighting planes and helicopters to assist affected countries.

EU Pledges Steady Support for Tajikistan Ahead of Historic Central Asia Summit - The Times Of Central Asia

The European Union will maintain its current level of assistance to Tajikistan despite the recent suspension of U.S. funding through USAID, EU Ambassador to

EU Pledges Steady Support for Tajikistan Ahead of Historic Central Asia Summit - The Times Of Central Asia

The European Union will maintain its current level of assistance to Tajikistan despite the recent suspension of U.S. funding through USAID, EU Ambassador to

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