Greece’s new “Active Battle” bill legalizes controlled burns and grazing to prevent devastating summer wildfires, with implementation targeted for the 2026 anti-fire season under Minister Yannis Kefalogiannis.
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The Greek Government Cabinet will convene on Tuesday at 11:00 am under the chairmanship of…
Greece has added three Diamond DA62 MPP surveillance aircraft to its firefighting fleet, marking the first time the fire service will directly operate its own planes. The new aircraft feature advanced optical systems to improve fire monitoring and prevention and come as part of a broader upgrade to the country’s civil protection capabilities.
Greece has launched the recruitment process for 176 forest rangers and 105 foresters, with the…
Authorities have issued a very high fire risk warning for Wednesday, with Attica, Central Greece, Crete, and parts of the North and South Aegean under heightened wildfire threat. Citizens are urged to avoid activities that could spark fires.
Athens is on high alert today due to extreme wildfire risk, with strong winds prompting the closure of Lycabettus Hill and the National Garden. Authorities have deployed emergency teams, drones, and water trucks across the city as Attica and other regions face the highest fire danger level.
Greece’s Civil Protection authorities have convened an emergency Risk Assessment Committee as gale-force winds of up to 9 Beaufort and soaring temperatures threaten parts of the country. The heightened weather conditions are expected to increase wildfire risk and may disrupt shipping routes, particularly across the Aegean and Crete.
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia in Cyprus is deploying FireWatch AI, a system by Neuranet Solutions, to combat rising wildfire risks. Fifteen high-tech stations detect smoke or fire up to 15 kilometers away, enabling rapid response through AI-driven alerts and coordinated action with the Fire and Forestry Departments.
Greece conducted a major wildfire preparedness drill, “PERIVLEPTOS 2025,” at the historic Archaeological Site of Mystras, aiming to test emergency response systems and evacuation procedures. The exercise, attended by Ministers Lina Mendoni and Yiannis Kefalogiannis, highlights growing efforts to protect cultural heritage sites from the escalating threat of forest fires.
323 European firefighters are set to be prepositioned in Greece during the peak fire season,…
Greece will receive unprecedented European firefighting support this summer, with 323 firefighters from six nations deploying…
In response to a surge in wildfires, Greece has enacted a nationwide burning ban, effective until March 18. The decision follows an emergency meeting led by Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vasilis Kikilias, after more than 70 fires erupted in a single day, mainly from agricultural burning. With high temperatures and strong winds increasing the fire risk, authorities urge public cooperation to prevent further outbreaks. Violators of the ban will face strict penalties as officials remain on high alert.
Greece’s Fire Department has extended the fire ban until 15 November across multiple regions, including Attica, the Aegean Islands, and Crete, due to wildfire risks. Increased patrols will enforce the ban, with strict penalties for violations. Authorities urge public cooperation to prevent fires.
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.
Greece faces a critical fire risk, categorized as very high (level 4), particularly in Attica and Evia regions. Authorities have heightened alerts and implemented restrictions in national parks and forests to prevent wildfires, urging caution from the public to avoid activities that could spark fires.
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.
