Wildfires scorched over 32,000 acres of land in two weeks, as Greece faces its most dangerous fire weeks ahead.
Greek authorities have called for three villages to be evacuated.
Emergency alerts issued as fire sweeps through parts of the Rodopi region, one day after destructive blaze in Feneos leads to arrests.
The patients have reportedly been transferred to the hospital’s courtyard, where they are safe. The fire has reportedly been extinguished.
Nearly a year after the catastrophic Varnavas-Mt. Penteli fire outside Athens, ground temperatures have risen by up to 10°C.
Due to the presence of flammable substances such as detergents, authorities triggered an emergency alert through the 112 warning system.
Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.
Daily fire risk maps now live. Authorities in Greece to increase inspections, patrols, and penalties for fire-related violations.
Santorini launches a €1M campaign to revive tourism after months of earthquakes and reassure visitors the island remains a safe destination.
More than 70 fires broke out this week in Greece as temperatures rose highlighting the urgent need for prevention.
No casualties have been reported but the company’s warehouse and logistics center have been consumed by the flames.
Full-year employment not on the minister’s agenda. Firefighters rejected proposals, which included increasing age limits.
Mitsotakis and Androulakis exchanged jabs today in a plenary session initiated with a briefing of this year’s fire season, that expanded to a wider-ranging debate on various hot-button topics
The prime minister reported that Greece had 9,101 fires this year compared to 7163 last year.
Greece’s Citizens Protection Minister says despite the 4,500 fires so far this year, the total area burned is 24% below the 20-year average.
The 10-measure program foresees compensation for burnt homes, reforestation, cleanups, and funding to affected municipalities.
Hundreds have signed a petition by the mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli who proposes imposing mandatory community service on vandals and arsonists.
Home and business owners impacted by the destructive Attica fires will soon be able to file damages and apply for state aid online.
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Two minors were imposed a 4,640-euro fine for setting a fire in Glyfada ‘for fun’. They're due to appear before a juvenile court with their guardians