Messene

Twenty-two large-scale contemporary outdoor sculptures inspired by the Doric order in classical architecture are on display among the ruins of the ancient city of Messene in the southwestern Peloponnese.

Greek authorities have partially evacuated a southern village near a major archaeological site due to a large wildfire that is being swept on by strong winds.

The fire brigade says that nine aircraft and helicopters are dropping water over the blaze that broke out Monday near Mavromati, a village of about 300 people some 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Athens.