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Greek American organizations collect money for the Eastern Attica wildfire victims
The Greek American Community shows its solidarity for the victims of the wild fires in Eastern Attica, with messages of sympathy and fundraising activities.
Strong winds contributed to the spread of the wildfires, says head of the National Observatory
Exceptional conditions with gusts of wind that reached record speeds of up to 120 km per hour were at least partly to blame for the devastation inflicted by the recent fires in Attica, the head of the National Observatory of Athens and professor of astronomy Manolis Plionis told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency’s radio station “Praktorio […]
New Democracy MEP Eliza Vozemberg asks Commission for more support to fire victims
New Democracy MEP Eliza Vozemberg submitted an urgent question to the European Commission on Wednesday calling for extraordinary measures and initiatives beyond the activation of the European Solidarity Mechanism to address the tragic consequences of the last days’ deadly fires in Attica.
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.
Canadair pilots, technicians tell ANA people call them heroes-but they’re just doing their jobs
Canadair pilots and technicians working tirelessly to tackle the numerous blazes sweeping through Greece as wildfire season peaks say people call them heroes, but they are only doing their jobs.
Minister says government will not allow illegal construction on burned forestland
Alternate Environment and Energy Minister Sokratis Famellos said on Wednesday the government will take measures to prevent possible legal ‘loopholes’ for the construction of illegal buildings on land burned by the wildfires that have swept through Attica and other regions of Greece.
Greek Government announces relief measures for those affected by wildfires
The government will compensate homeowners and owners of production units whose houses or property has been damaged or destroyed by the wildfires raging around the country, a cabinet meeting chaired by Alexis Tsipras decided on Wednesday.
Pavlopoulos: We are grateful to those that are giving a huge battle to protect the people and the environment
“The Greeks honour today the great feast of the Dormition of Virgin Mary, that always protects the Greek people’s struggles and hopes for the nation’s prosperity and freedom” stated President of Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos on Tuesday from the city of Thebes where he attends the celebrations for the Dormition of Virgin Mary.