Tag: Hellenic National Defence General Staff

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Evia Wildfire: Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Visits Amid Ongoing Blaze

A wildfire in Evia's Petries village, fueled by strong northern winds, prompted an emergency response from local authorities. Minister Vassilis Kikilias visited the scene as 120 firefighters, 36 vehicles, and 24 aircraft battled the blaze. Residents in the Koskina area received multiple evacuation alerts, while road closures and coordinated efforts from the Coast Guard and Hellenic Police ensured public safety.

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Deputy Minister of National Defence Hosts World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association Delegation

Deputy Minister of National Defence Ioannis Kefalogiannis, joined by General Dimitrios Choupis, met with a delegation from the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (WHIA) on Tuesday. The discussions covered key geopolitical issues including the conflict in Ukraine, regional tensions, and Greece-Türkiye relations. Kefalogiannis praised the WHIA’s role in connecting Greece with its diaspora and advancing national interests.