Peloponnese

/ ˌpɛləpəˈniːs /

noun

Modern Greek name: Peloponnesos. Also known as: Peloponnesus. Medieval name: Morea. the S peninsula of Greece, joined to central Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth: chief cities in ancient times were Sparta and Corinth, now Patras. Pop: 503 300 (2001). Area: 21 439 sq km (8361 sq miles)

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In Greece, wildfires have been burning for a third consecutive day, with the most dangerous fronts on the island of Chios and in the Achaia region of the Peloponnese.

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Authorities have warned that the risk of further outbreaks remains severe, particularly in Attica, the Peloponnese and western Greece.

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A Category 4 wildfire warning was issued late on Monday for five regions: Attica, the Peloponnese, central Greece, Thessaly and western Greece.

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According to a report by Greece's Risk Assessment Committee, extremely high temperatures are expected on Friday, with a very high risk of wildfires in Attica, Evia, the Peloponnese, and the northern Aegean.

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The ruling party’s sole victory Sunday came in the Peloponnese.