Uncleared Plots: The State Tightens the Noose – Heavier Fines, Strict Deadlines and New Traps for Owners in 2026
New timelines, tougher penalties and intensified controls turn wildfire prevention into a high-stakes obligation for property owners
New timelines, tougher penalties and intensified controls turn wildfire prevention into a high-stakes obligation for property owners
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has alerted the public to the impending deterioration of the weather
The Civil Protection Ministry issued a warning regarding a significant risk of fires
Since Greece activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, for the second time this summer, on 20 August, the EU has deployed 11 rescEU firefighting airplanes stationed in Croatia, Cyprus, France Germany, Spain and Sweden, 1 Blackhawk helicopter from Czechia, 407 fire fighters and 62 vehicles from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, France Romania, Serbia and Slovakia.
The worst blaze was on the Dodecanese holiday island of Rhodes
A new heatwave with temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius is expected as of Thursday. In particular, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the general secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for the following areas on Monday: