eastern Attica
Air pollution levels at Mati are now back to normal levels, shows National Observatory report
Air pollution levels in the area of Mati, eastern Attica, that were hit by deadly fires over the summer did not show to be above normal levels, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
“The burnt Mati attests to Tsipras’ inhumane cynicism”, states New Democracy opposition
“Forty-two days after the national tragedy, Mr.Tsipras returned to the scene of the crime. Not to apologise for the incapacity of his government that led to 98 dead and the desolation of an area. But to hide his responsibilities again as he did that tragic night.
“I am here to bring the message that Mati will not be forgotten” promises Alexis Tsipras
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras paid a visit to Mati on Tuesday, where he was informed by local residents about the problems they are facing.
Wildfire raging in Vravrona area, Eastern Attica: Firefigters operating to save forest and farmlands
A wildfire burning forest and farm land started on Thursday afternoon in the Vravrona area in eastern Attica.
Old woman dies of extensive burns, raising the number of Eastern Attica wildfires victims to 98
An 83-year old woman, a victim of the eastern Attica wildfire on July 23, died of extensive burn injuries on Thursday in the intensive care unit of KAT hospital.
Death toll of eastern Attica wildfires reaches 94: A woman died on Saturday in Thriassio hospital
The death toll of the victims of the wildfires in Mati continues to increase. A woman with severe burns that was hospitalised in Thriassio hospital died on Saturday.
Tsipras has instructed government ministers to restore the fire hit areas, Tzanakopoulos says
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has instructed government ministers to restore the fire hit areas and help all those hurt by adopting quick procedures that will be simple and without bureaucracy, said government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos on Monday.
Twenty-five still missing after deadly eastern Attica fire, says fire brigade on Sunday
There are 25 people officially reported as missing by their families after the deadly fire that swept through eastern Attica and the seaside town of Mati, the fire brigade announced on Sunday.
At least 50 people lost their lives in wildfires in eastern Attica: Among the victims are many children.
At least 50 people have lost their lives in wildfires that broke out in eastern Attica while there are fears of even more casualties, as many telephone calls have been made to the Fire Brigade to report missing persons.