August 11, 2021
Economy
Τhe Greek government on Tuesday announced a package of relief measures for all those hit by the recent forest fires that burned large parts of the country since the beginning of the month. A relief down-payment is to be given as soon as possible, “in 10-15 days the latest” as …
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August 10, 2021
Greece, Politics, Uncategorized
In a rare press conference in presence of journalists who were allowed to ask questions about the ongoing fires in Greece, Head of Civil Protection and Deputy Minister for Crisis Management, Nikos Hardalias, justified the operational management of the forest fires burning across the country since August 3. The aim …
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August 10, 2021
Social
Fire fronts in northern Evia are still active on Tuesday, the eight day since the devastating blaze burned down thousands of hectares of forest and agricultural land, houses and businesses, farming animals and wildlife. Evacuations took place also short before noon. At the same time, several fires in south Peloponnese …
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August 9, 2021
Greece
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 …
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August 9, 2021
FEATURED, World
Several members of the European Union and third countries responded to Greece’s request for fire assistance. The Civil Protection updated on Monday the list of the aid Greece received by a total of 23 countries that rushed to provide help. In a statement, the civil protection noted that it activated …
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August 9, 2021
Greece, Politics
The Commander of Ηellenic Army Aviation, Lieutenant General Giorgos Koumentakis submitted his resignation on Monday noon. According to media, he was forced to resign due to the availability of Chinook helicopters against the fires raging throughout the country in the last days. According to military affairs new websites armyvoice, Koumentakis …
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August 9, 2021
environment, FEATURED, Social
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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August 8, 2021
FEATURED, Social
The unbelievable happened but nobody is surprise if one lives in Greece: Residents and visitors of the island of Evia who were ordered to evacuate due to fires had to purchase tickets to board on ferries and get on the mainland. It needed a lot of complaints and denouncements to …
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August 8, 2021
Social
More than 1,000 electricity poles have reportedly so far been damaged in the devastating wildfires that have ravaged northern Attica. Of these, more than 230 are in the suburb of Varybobi alone, according to Giorgos Adamidis, the president of the GENOP-DEI union representing Public Power Corporation employees. Speaking to Skai …
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August 8, 2021
FEATURED, Social
Giannis Antetokounmpo, has offered temporary accommodation to residents of Athens and Attic affected by the devastating wildfires that have swept across the area since Tuesday for several days and nights. The Greek Freak but also many anonymous volunteers jumped immediately to help, where other prominent Greeks remained silent to the …
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August 7, 2021
environment, FEATURED, Social
Horrified and angry residents of Istiaia and surrounding villages in northern Evia have been flooding media with dramatic appeals for aerial fire fighting means as the big forest fire fronts are approaching out control on Saturday afternoon. The fires are completely out of control, one after the other villages are …
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August 7, 2021
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
A “mob” of some 15 men attacked a crew of private Open TV
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August 6, 2021
Social
The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) will implement controlled rolling power cuts in Athens and Attica in order to avoid a blackout. The plan goes into force today, Friday, August 6, 2021. “There will be rolling power cuts in Attica in accordance with the instructions of the Independent Power …
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August 6, 2021
Politics, World
International aid finally started to arrive in Greece to assist against the horrendous forest fires that burn down the country and make homeless thousands of people.The aid from France, Sweden, Cyprus, Switzerland and Romania comes after the Greece activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism a few days ago. Greece has …
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August 6, 2021
FEATURED, Social
Several firefighters and civilians were injured in the big forest fire in north Athens and were taken to hospitals in the Greek capital on Thursday evening. Two volunteer firefighter are intubated. Injured are: one firefighter, four volunteer firefighters, and five civilians. The firefighter was injured in the battle against the …
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August 5, 2021
environment, FEATURED
Greece’s Fire Service and Civil Protection warn of a very high risk – RED ALERT Level – of forest and wild fires on Friday, August 6, 2021 in several regions across the country. The warning comes as the prolonged heatwave is forecast to ease. However, after ten days it has …
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August 5, 2021
environment, Social, Uncategorized
A major fire broke out again n North-West Athens at Thursday noon and residents of Ippokratio Politeia and Drosopigi were ordered to evacuate and leave their homes and businesses as soon as possible. A second text message via the European emergency number was sent to residents in Kryoneri to seal …
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July 27, 2021
Sports
Greece’s state broadcaster ERT said Tuesday noon it has terminated the contract of a sports presenter after racist comments he made against Korean athletes in the morning, while he was discussing ping-pong and the Greek participation. Journalist Demosthenis Karmoiris wondered during the early morning TV show live on air about …
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April 27, 2020
Refugees
Three successive fires broke out in the migrants camp on the island of Samos on Sunday evening destroying accommodation for over 100 people. Fire brigades rushed to the area, an operation to evacuate the structure was launched. Tension between police forces and refugees occurred when the first initially prevented the …
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September 16, 2019
environment
The forest fire on the island of Zakynthos was still in progress on Monday, although firefighters struggled all through the night against the flames. The overall situation was much improved. Also in Loutraki in the Gulf of Corinth the big fire was abating. However, firefighters are on alert as winds …
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