US Mission in Greece issues alert over wildfires
The United States Mission in Greece issued an alert over the raging wildfires in eastern Attica and Loutraki.
The United States Mission in Greece issued an alert over the raging wildfires in eastern Attica and Loutraki.
Villagers were ordered to leave their homes as two separate wildfires fanned by strong winds damaged houses southeast and west of Athens on Monday, authorities said.
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The authorities have ordered the evacuation of the towns of Lagonisi, Saronida, and Anavyssos as the wildfire in the Kouvaras region of eastern Attica has moved close to homes in the area.
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The Hellenic Fire Service is battling a fire that broke out near the area of Loutraki, 80 kilometers west of Athens, on Monday. This is the second front along with that near Kouvaras in eastern Attica.
A large wildfire has broken out in the Kouvaras region of eastern Attica, as reported by the Fire Brigade. The fire started at 12:27 p.m. and is spreading through low vegetation.
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For the umpteenth time in the history of Greek-Turkish relations an effort is being made to avoid tensions, reach a minimum understanding, cooperate on issues of mutual interest and hold talks on more serious issues.
The Labor Ministry is bringing significant changes to the digital work card, as well as providing incentives to speed up its use by businesses.