Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said
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Authorities have evacuated some settlements in the Peloponnese
Twelve EU countries will miss their Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) climate targets, 7 more are at risk of falling short, and Germany and Italy are performing the worst.
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At the end of 2023, there were 1,159,332 insured residences in the country
Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.
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According to latest reports the fire is under control
Some other related fines in the pipeline, such as those for decommissioned vehicles found to be in circulation, are as steep as 10,000 euros
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Hot, dry and windy conditions in Greece today raise the risk of fires
Most serious blaze erupts on Cyclades island of Milos, although flames not threatening residences
PM-Designate Mickoski says he'll use constitutional name abroad but standalone 'Macedonia' for domestic consumption - ignoring Prespa Agreement
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Sunshine and high temperatures expected across Greece, with authorities on high alert for wildfires
The law was passed by the European Parliament at the end of February and overcame its last hurdle today when it got the green light by the EU Environmental Council