“Climate Crisis Is Burning Europe” — Mitsotakis Pushes for More EU Funding on Wildfires and Water Security
Greek PM urges stronger European support for forest protection, climate resilience and water management as Recovery Fund era nears its end
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Uncleared Plots:The State Tightens the Noose–Heavier Fines,Strict Deadlines and New Traps for Owners in 2026
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
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Ministers unveil ‘Digispect’ application for buildings damaged by natural disasters
Ministers unveil 'Digispect' application for buildings damaged by natural disasters
According to a ministry announcement, the new application will digitise the process of inspecting and recording buildings damaged by natural disasters. It will allow civil engineers to carry out inspections much more quickly, with safety, transparency and without unnecessary bureaucracy, uploading both documents and pictures used in the assessment of building safety.
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PM Mitsotakis at ‘Aegis’ event: ‘The first time so much funding is spent on preventative actions’
PM Mitsotakis at 'Aegis' event: 'The first time so much funding is spent on preventative actions'
Prevention, management, and restoration are necessary in fighting of climate crises, but protecting human lives is the top priority, Mitsotakis said, thanking first responders in fires, floods, and earthquakes, especially volunteers.
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Athens Mayor-elect Doukas proposes more green for climate crisis, green energy for vulnerable households
Athens Mayor-elect Doukas proposes more green for climate crisis, green energy for vulnerable households
When the recent storm 'Daniel' hit Athens, "we saw images of people on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, in the city center, holding on to signposts so as to not get carried away by torential waters," Doukas noted.
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Climate Crisis Min. Kikilias heads coordinating meeting in Lamia as storm moves closer
Climate Crisis Min. Kikilias heads coordinating meeting in Lamia as storm moves closer
Schools in the municipalities of Lamia, Makrakomi, Domokos and Stylida will remain shut through Wednesday for preventative reasons, and classes will be held online.
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Residents of heavily flooded regions will receive urgent aid automatically, minister says
Residents of heavily flooded regions will receive urgent aid automatically, minister says
The staff of the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection ministry and the Independent Public Revenues Authority (AADE) is working on the automated process to ensure those in all areas affected by the 'Daniel' storm receive the funding as soon as possible.
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Record-breaking rainfall in Magnissia; one dead, one missing during storm and floods in Volos [vid]
Record-breaking rainfall in Magnissia; one dead, one missing during storm and floods in Volos [vid]
In a statement on the current extreme weather - which has already flooded cities like Volos in central Greece's Magnissia prefecture - Kikilias warned the public to follow orders by Civil Protection, the Fire Brigade and the Hellenic Police.
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Climate Crisis Min. announces measures to fight fires, including forest bans, Armed Forces patrols
Climate Crisis Min. announces measures to fight fires, including forest bans, Armed Forces patrols
Chaired by Minister Vassilis Kikilias, participants included ministers (State, Environment, Citizen Protection, Shipping), security forces chiefs (Fire Brigade, Armed Forces, Hellenic Police, Port Authority)
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Meeting at Climate Crisis ministry to coordinate action ahead of ‘Petar’ storm phenomenon
Meeting at Climate Crisis ministry to coordinate action ahead of 'Petar' storm phenomenon
The meeting's purpose was to coordinate all related agencies. It was decided to activate the 112 emergency text messaging system in specific areas, depending on weather developments.
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Climate Crisis Min.: Some 594 fires broke out in Greece over 10 days; 571 put out
Climate Crisis Min.: Some 594 fires broke out in Greece over 10 days; 571 put out
On Rhodes in particular, there are 266 firefighters with 55 fire trucks on the ground and 25 aircraft in total.
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Protection from the natural disasters the climate crisis brings is a national effort, Kikilias says
Protection from the natural disasters the climate crisis brings is a national effort, Kikilias says
Kikilias said the interior ministry was taking action to clear bureaucratic obstacles that prevented municipalities from using funds to carry out necessary work to prepare for and prevent natural disasters.
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