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Greek PM promises immediate aid to fire victims, apologizes half-hearten

August 9, 2021 Greece 1

With half-hearten “apologies” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the nation on Monday evening promising measures and support to the fire-stricken people and destroyed eocnomies. He apologized over possible failures in tackling devastating blazes, said that those responsible will be held to account that burned areas will be reforested and …

Greece: 2,595 coronavirus cases, 20 deaths, 207 intubations; geo distribution

August 9, 2021 CORONAVIRUS 2

Greece’s health authorities announced on Monday 2,595 new coronavirus cases and 20 Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients in hospitals Intensive Care Units increased further to 207. The number of cases in the last 24 hours is rather high as there are much fewer …

Shock and Awe in Evia: Drone footage shows extend of destruction

August 9, 2021 environment, FEATURED, Social Comments Off on Shock and Awe in Evia: Drone footage shows extend of destruction

For the 7th consecutive day the flames in northern Evia are swallowing forest, wildlife, villages, houses, farming animals and agricultural land and force thousands of horrified people to flee. Over 6,000 acres are estimated to have been burned down since the blaze started a week ago. In cooperation with the …

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