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Heatwave, strong winds, lack of humidity favor fires outbreak in Greece

July 25, 2022 environment, FEATURED, weather Comments Off on Heatwave, strong winds, lack of humidity favor fires outbreak in Greece

Conditions are expected to be difficult and dangerous throughout the week July 25-31 2022, as both high temperatures and a lack of humidity favor the outbreak of fires. The situation will worsen as of the middle of the week, as north winds will strengthen at least in the Aegean Sea. …

Greece forbids access to forests, parks and NATURA areas when fire risk is high

April 19, 2022 environment Comments Off on Greece forbids access to forests, parks and NATURA areas when fire risk is high

The Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry tabled an amendment at the Palriament that bans both people and vehicles from entering forest ecosystems, parks and NATURA areas on days when the risk of wild fire is high. According to the amendment, the decision to ban even transit passage, staying and …

Up to 12 years to demolish illegal constructions on Greece’s coastline

August 2, 2018 Greece Comments Off on Up to 12 years to demolish illegal constructions on Greece’s coastline

Demolition of illegal constructions prohibiting access to the sea have started in Halkidiki, North Greece on Thursday morning. Short before 10 o’ clock municipality workers and representatives from local authorities moved to “Gatzoureika” settlement along the old land road Polychonoy-Chaniotis on the first leg of Halkidi peninsula in Kassandra. After …

Greece warns “no change in forest use and forest maps” because of wildfires

September 1, 2017 environment 1

“Forest use and forest maps will not be modified because of the wildfires,” deputy Environment Minister Socratis Famellos warned adding “on the contrary: the legal framework will be more rigorous and reafforestation will begin as soon as possible.” The sharp massage to arsonists came during a visit of the minister …

ANIMA appeals to citizens to help wildlife at risk due to wildfires

July 18, 2015 animals 1

With 52 wildfire fronts burning currently across Greece, the Association for the Protection and Welfare of Wildlife ANIMA appeals to citizens to help wildlife that is at risk. Of course, it is not only the wildlife at risk, as many dogs and cats also have sought refugee in wooded areas …

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