Wildfire Crisis Near Athens: Firefighters are trying to contain a major blaze west of Athens for a fifth day, with easing winds helping aircraft and more than 500 personnel deployed around Mount Kithairon, but smouldering hotspots mean flare-ups are still possible; the greater Athens area and Evia remain at near-maximum risk. Helicopter Collision Probe: The firefighting operation has been hit by tragedy after two Bell helicopters collided on Sunday, killing a Danish pilot and his Greek co-pilot, while investigations continue into what caused the crash. Damage and Scale in Attica: Satellite monitoring shows wildfires have burned about 70,000 hectares in Attica over nine years, and the current western Attica fire has already scorched an estimated 14,000 hectares, with coastal settlements built close to forests raising danger for residents. Fire Cause Under Scrutiny: Authorities say the investigation into the Attica fire is focusing on a possible failure in a private power line, and two people have been detained over alleged serious wrongdoing linked to the blaze. Energy Infrastructure Debate: The renewed destruction is also reviving pressure to speed up underground power line upgrades to reduce fire risk from overhead faults. EU Migration Push: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the EU to create new tools to counter “weaponized” migration, arguing current asylum rules can’t handle sudden, coordinated surges. Maritime Security: A Greek-operated bulk carrier reported a blackout and fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; one crew member is missing as authorities investigate.