Only four out of ten artisans have insured their business assets, and merely 4.8% consider natural disasters, such as floods and fires, to be the greatest threat to their operations.
The Greek Premier has borne the brunt of the citizens’ ire impacted by the fires burning since Sunday, with many complaining the state apparatus failed to protect their businesses and houses citing a shortage of firefighting means
Over a hundred homes and businesses have been reduced to ashes, and the total area consumed by the fire now exceeds 100,000 acres.
Authorities on Tuesday morning discovered the body of a 65-year-old woman in the north Athens district of Vrilissia, believed to be a victim of the wildfire
Two fire-fighting vehicles burned during efforts to extinguish the flames near east Attica prefecture town of Neos Voutsas
American network CNN focused on the fact that evacuations were ordered near Athens as Greek authorities were trying to contain the wildfires
A hospital has been evacuated for safety reasons
The rerouting is intended to ensure passengers' safety and prevent any impeding of fire-fighting efforts in east and northeast Attica prefecture
While firefighters continue their efforts to contain large Athens wildfire fronts raging across the wider area of the Greek capital, NASA released a satellite photo revealing the size of the blaze. According to the NASA satellite maps, the thermal force of the Athens wildfire suggests the front has exceeded 20 kilometers. Firefighters battling the flames […]
The PM will be charing a meeting with competent authorities to assess the situation and determine the course of action
In response, Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect public health from the hazardous effects of smoke inhalation during the fire
It’s official: 2024 is the hottest summer on record for Greece! Confirmation came in the form of preliminary data for July released this week by the Meto research unit, part of the National Observatory of Athens. Last month was revealed to be the hottest since scientists began recording daily temperatures. Moreover, according to Meteo, the […]
Τhe conflagration in northeast Attica prefecture (greater Athens area) erupted instantaneously amid gusty winds near the township of Varnavas, before spreading south towards Mt. Penteli
Currently, the fire is advancing towards Marathon Lake, with firefighting teams intensifying their efforts.
The goal is to assist local municipalities in managing water resources more effectively, not only by increasing supply through projects but also by improving demand management, such as enhancing storage and reducing losses, which can reach up to 40%.
Authorities have issued an emergency evacuation order via the 112 alert system, advising residents in the affected areas to evacuate immediately
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The situation is being fueled by very strong winds expected to begin today, along with prolonged drought conditions and extremely high temperatures.
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