Home and business owners impacted by the destructive Attica fires will soon be able to file damages and apply for state aid online.
More than 1,000 personnel - fire-fighters, forest fire units, municipal crews and volunteers - battled the blazes northeast of Athens, with a total of 199 vehicles deployed in the operation
Dozens of animals strays or lost have been saved by volunteers in the massive Attica fire. This is how you can help.
Specifically, 1,915,673 passengers traveled from the three ports in July, compared to 2,011,587 passengers in July 2023 (a decrease of 4.76%).
Authorities have issued an emergency evacuation order via the 112 alert system, advising residents in the affected areas to evacuate immediately
Greece's electrical grid operator HENDO has announced yet another day of disruptions to the supply of electricity in the greater Athens area - this time in 9 locations- as it upgrades and maintains the grid
Voting in favor were deputies of ruling New Democracy (ND) and the lesser opposition PASOK party.
A relevant announcement said the merger with Pancreta is expected to be completed by mid September
Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis added: If deal for Attica Bank, Pancreta Bank falls through then both institutions risk collapse
Development comes after several arrests, including within the Attica Regional government, on charges of blackmailing business owners by threatening to write-up violations
Spirit Aerosystems admits that its drone exhibited "flight instability", leading to the crash and rare ignition of the battery, which caused the wildfire
According to reports, a wider area in central Evia has also suffered power outages due to the weather
The emergency number 112 has been activated for residents of the greater Athens-Piraeus area
A fallen drone reportedly sparked a wildfire early Wednesday afternoon northeast of Athens proper, with four arrests subsequently announced
Due to the front in Keratea, the Police have implemented traffic diversions
The risk level in the broader region stands at level 5 alarm. The anticipated incidence of wildfires is expected to be substantial, with potential for rapid escalation and severe fire behavior immediately post-ignition.
The outbreak in East Attica was just one of 62 cases in Greece on Wednesday, according to the Fire Department
The blaze reportedly started on a side road of Vari-Koropiou Avenue
Citizens are urged to be especially careful and to avoid activities that could inadvertently increase a wildfire risk
"The projects and actions funded by ERDF make a daily impact on Attica and its citizens. These are projects for the people, delivered to them," said Hardalias.