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Payments to fire victims in Mandra are expected by the end of the week, as the Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Kostas Katsafados, highlighted the state mechanism's immediate mobilization. He also noted that nearly 300 arrests for arson have been made this year.
Greece's Coordinating Body for Civil Protection, with Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas present, convened to assess the wildfire situation, declaring the upcoming day as extremely critical with no room for complacency.
Evangelos Tournas, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, visited Kouvaras in Attica following a fire that broke out in the area on Monday morning.
Kostas Katsafados, Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, stated in an interview that the government aims to provide swift and hassle-free support and compensation to those affected by recent natural disasters.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas warned that Wednesday's weather conditions could resemble those during the devastating Mati fire, prompting an alert among authorities.
A meeting is being held in Thessaloniki concerning the fire in Oraiokastro, with the presence of Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Kostas Katsafados. Firefighters are described as 'marathon runners with the speed of a 100-meter runner' in their efforts.
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Tournas, announced that 550,000 plot cleanups have been declared, emphasizing the need to complete them by June 22, with inspections for uncleared plots beginning on June 23.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, conducted inspections in the Dionysos municipality, part of ongoing visits to areas identified as high-risk.
Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas conducted inspections in high-risk fire areas across Attica. The ministry's objective is to monitor the progress of prevention works and enhance preparedness against wildfires.
Evangelos Tournas, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, spoke at the 16th New Democracy Congress. He discussed the transformation of Civil Protection into a modern national mechanism for crisis management and risk response.
A coordination meeting was held in Larissa, Thessaly, ahead of the start of the fire season, with the participation of the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas. The minister discussed strengthening the fire response mechanism.
A broad coordinating meeting was held in Epirus, Greece, to prepare for the upcoming fire season, with the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announcing the formation of four investigative teams to address arson crimes in the region.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that the Fire Service will deploy approximately 18,800 firefighters and 85 aerial assets for the upcoming fire season.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced 350 new hires and emphasized the critical importance of clearing plots of land before the start of the fire season to limit wildfires.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that the first upgraded 415 firefighting aircraft is expected to be delivered by March 2027, as he informed the relevant parliamentary committee.
A new draft law on housing assistance in Greece aims to significantly reduce the time between a disaster and support for affected citizens, featuring full digitalization of procedures, as presented by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Greece's Risk Assessment Committee convened to discuss wind developments in the coming days, with the presence of the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
A decision was signed by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, to increase working hours, overtime, night shifts, and exceptional days off for seasonal firefighters in Greece.
Evangelos Tournas, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, addressed the unprecedented extreme conditions faced by the Fire Service recently, emphasizing that there is no room for complacency against such phenomena during a Risk Assessment Committee meeting.
Evangelos Tournas, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, visited the areas of Psatha, Loumba, and Megara late last night to meet with firefighters and volunteers and receive updates on the wildfire situation.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, announced that approximately 1,700 wildfires have occurred since the start of the fire season, emphasizing prevention and immediate intervention.
Evangelos Tournas, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, convened a broad meeting with fire service leadership to discuss the progress of the fire season and strategies to limit fire ignitions and reduce combustible material.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, announced no further extensions for clearing plots and highlighted the deployment of 108 drones for the upcoming fire season.
The deadline for cleaning unkempt plots of land in Greece is set to be extended by one week, as announced by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Kostas Katsafados, emphasized that supporting entrepreneurship and the local market is a key priority during his recent visit to the Piraeus Commercial Association offices.
Evangelos Tournas, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, spoke at the 16th New Democracy Congress, highlighting Greece as a model of recovery, progress, and stability, and discussing the modernization of civil protection mechanisms.
A broad coordinating meeting was convened in Tripoli, Peloponnese, by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, to prepare for the fire season and establish four investigative teams for arson crimes.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, discussed new fire protection measures, including a €2 billion investment and changes to plot clearing regulations, emphasizing the human factor as the primary cause of forest fires.
Volunteer Civil Protection organizations in Greece received personal protective equipment during a ceremony attended by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that municipalities will intervene and fine property owners if their plots remain uncleaned, as part of efforts to remove combustible material before the fire season.
Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming fire season, emphasizing a clear and strict institutional framework.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection presented a new bill for housing assistance, aiming to drastically reduce the time between a disaster and support for affected citizens through full digitalization of processes.
The Risk Assessment Committee convened again on Friday, at the invitation of the Secretary General for Civil Protection, Nikos Papaevstathiou, with the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, present, to address stormy winds expected to continue into Saturday.
The wildfire in Kouvaras, Attica, shows an improved picture with the fire partially contained, though numerous smoke points remain. The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, visited the area to be briefed, and the Mayor of Saronikos confirmed the improved situation.
Greece's Civil Protection has convened a Risk Assessment Committee to address the dangerous combination of a heatwave and strong winds, with the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection present.
The Coordinating Body for Civil Protection convened with Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas, following a call by Secretary General Nikos Papaevstathiou, to address the extreme risk of wildfires and urge public responsibility.
Kostas Katsafados, Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, is in Thessaloniki today to address the fire in Oreokastro, where he will hold a meeting with local mayors.
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, announced 93 arrests for arson and reported 800 fires since the start of the current fire season.
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection conducted inspections in Attica to assess fire protection measures and emphasized the need to exceed last year's number of plot cleanups. The goal is to reduce combustible material and enhance preparedness against wildfires.
The Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Kostas Katsafados, announced that the deadline for property owners to clean their plots is June 15, with significant fines to be imposed through municipalities and AADE.
Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Ev. Tournas, met with commanders of Attica's fire services to discuss prevention and response strategies ahead of the fire season, focusing on the region's increased risk.
A broad meeting was held in Heraklion, Crete, focusing on strengthening operational readiness for the 2026 fire season, attended by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas.
A broad coordination meeting was held in Tripoli, Peloponnese, to prepare for the fire season, led by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. The region will implement strict controls, enhance prevention efforts, and establish four investigative teams to combat arson.
Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, announced that the government is initiating a significant program to upgrade its Canadair firefighting aircraft fleet.
Greece has finalized a €43 million contract to modernize seven Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft, a critical move to bolster the nation's defenses against increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, with the deal overseen by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. The firefighting aircraft fleet is set to receive a key upgrade to enhance its capabilities.
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, held a broad meeting to discuss priorities and planning for the current fire season, with a focus on the Attica region.
A broad inter-ministerial meeting was held in Greece to prepare for the upcoming fire season. The meeting, convened by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefalogiannis, included representatives from relevant ministries.