Gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea Friday are playing havoc with ferry schedules on one of the busiest days for island shipping at the height of the summer holiday season, while posing a major risk for wildfires around the country, including the Greater Athens region.

A large slice of the eastern Greek mainland and most of the Aegean Sea islands face a very high risk of wildfire Wednesday, civil protection authorities warned.

The Greater Athens region and surrounding areas, as well as the islands of Evia and Lesvos in the Aegean Sea, will be on maximum alert for wildfires Thursday, with high winds…

Gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea Friday are playing havoc with ferry schedules on one of the busiest days for island shipping at the height of the summer holiday season, while…