Greece is battling severe forest fires intensified by extreme weather. Dr. Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens notes that rapid warming and marine heatwaves are fueling the blazes. The fires, driven by high temperatures and dry winds, have led to evacuations and increased wildfire response efforts.
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Greek Climate Crisis and Citizen Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with British Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty on Monday to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation on civil protection and addressing global challenges from the climate crisis. Kikilias highlighted Doughty’s gratitude for the Greek Fire Service’s efforts during recent wildfires in Rhodes and Kos.
Firefighters extinguished fires on Kos, Chios, and in Geraki, Crete, but remain vigilant.
The Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated to assess the damage caused by recent forest fires in Attica.
Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias issued a stern warning on Friday, urging…
Greece faces an extreme fire risk with Attica on red alert for the first time in June, expecting 40°C temperatures and gale-force winds. Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias urges vigilance as state mechanisms stay on high alert. Other regions, including Peloponnese and Evia, are also at high risk, prompting coordinated emergency efforts and preventative traffic shutdowns.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened a meeting of Greece’s new Cabinet at the Maximos Mansion, emphasizing a dynamic restart after recent elections. He outlined priorities including tackling price hikes, improving public services, and driving reforms to build a stronger Greece by 2027. Mitsotakis also addressed upcoming European challenges and the importance of effective coordination among Ministries and MEPs.
ATHENS, Greece A scorching heatwave, potentially the earliest ever recorded in Greece, has gripped the…
Aircraft from Greece, Jordan, and Australia are aiding Cypriot authorities in battling a wildfire in Paphos, believed to have started from an illegal landfill. The fire led to the evacuation of five villages, with Cyprus activating the EU fire assistance protocol. President Nikos Christodoulides returned early from Jordan to oversee the response.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a very high fire risk alert for three regions in Greece. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid activities that could spark fires, with prompt reporting advised in case of emergencies.
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Greek authorities unveiled new strategies on Thursday aimed at addressing the recurring issue of wildfires…
The Greek government has announced that it will rehire 2,500 seasonal firefighters for the 2024…
While several areas in Greece – such as Euboea and Crete – have already turned…
A ceremony for the handover of the Hellenic Fire Service to its new leadership was…
“The climate crisis is dangerous and threatening for all. The answer must be given by…
The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection described those who stated blazes as…