Heavy rains have ravaged the Greek island of Rhodes, triggering flash floods and stranding residents. The Ialyssos River overflowed, damaging a key bridge and isolating communities. Authorities are rushing aid to those affected, with financial assistance expected before the holidays.
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Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, announced in Parliament that €365 million has been distributed to flood victims in Greece over the past 18 months. The funds have supported over 65,000 individuals affected by the severe storms of 2023. Triantopoulos also emphasised the need for continued financial backing and staff extensions to ensure the efficiency of ongoing relief efforts as the country recovers from the disaster.
Over €12.8 million in disaster relief has been distributed to businesses in Thessaly and Evros impacted by severe floods and wildfires in 2023. The aid, processed through the “myBusinessSupport” platform, supports 1,313 businesses as part of a government effort led by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and other agencies. The majority of funds were directed to flood-hit Thessaly, while relief in Evros focused on tourism businesses affected by wildfires.
Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou and Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos launched “Digispect,” an app to streamline inspections of buildings damaged by natural disasters, enabling faster, safer assessments by civil engineers.