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Greece Tables Spatial Plan for Fire-ravaged Mati and Rafina

A spatial plan for the redevelopment of the wider area of Mati, Nea Makri and Rafina, which was ravaged by deadly fires in July 2018, is up for public consultation.

Posted On 22 Jul 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection

High Fire Risk in Greece for Friday, July 10

Greece's General Secretariat for Civil Protection has warned that on Friday, July 10, the risk of wildfires in certain regions of the country will be very high.

Posted On 09 Jul 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Prepares for Wildfire Season with More Staff, Equipment

Greek civil protection authorities are gearing up with more staff, new planes and improved infrastructure to address the potential outbreak of wildfires.

Posted On 05 Jun 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Photo source: Airbnb

Airbnb Fires 1,900 Employees Due to Covid-19 Crisis

Short-term rental platform Airbnb is reducing its workforce by 25% due to the hit the travel industry has received by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 05 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Athens Welcomes New Year with Fireworks, Music and Revelry

Thousands of Athenians and visitors ushered in the New Year during a big party which was held on December 31, at central Syntagma Square.

Posted On 01 Jan 2020

, By GTP editing team

Coca-Cola Hellas’ Athens-themed Campaign Caught in the Crossfire

Greek beverages companies Epsa and Loux are claiming that Coca-Cola Hellas has illegally used national symbols in its Athens-themed campaign.

Posted On 09 Oct 2019

, By GTP editing team

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Grace Hotel Santorini: Fine Dining with Music and Fireworks at Santoro Restaurant

The Santoro restaurant of the Grace Hotel Santorini will hold a high-end event on September 21, combining dinner and music with the fireworks of the Ifestia Festival.

Posted On 18 Sep 2019

, By GTP editing team

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Evia Hoteliers Reach Out for Aid after Fires Stifle Tourist Flows

Evia hoteliers are calling on the government to support them in restoring tourism flows following the massive fire that devastated the island earlier this month.

Posted On 30 Aug 2019

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: civilprotection.gr

Fire Devastates Evia Leaving Behind Ecological Disaster

Villages were evacuated and EU aid requested after a fire raged through the Greek island of Evia leaving behind an ecological catastrophe.

Posted On 14 Aug 2019

, By GTP editing team

Greece Launches 112 Emergency Number Ahead of Fire Season

Greece’s Civil Protection body has launched the 24-hour single European emergency 112 number set to warn of potential dangers, including wildfires.

Posted On 12 Aug 2019

, By GTP editing team

Greece Issues Warnings for Forest Fire Risk

Strong winds and extremely high temperatures have prompted Greece’s Civil Protection authority and the national fire brigade to issue warnings for the high risk of forest fires.

Posted On 12 Aug 2019

, By GTP editing team

2012, Chios. Photo © E. Korakaki, WWF Greece

WWF: Mediterranean Countries Must Take Action Against Fires

Mediterranean region countries sadly account for more than 80 percent of Europe’s total burnt land, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Posted On 07 Aug 2019

, By GTP editing team

Seajets Head Honored for Supporting Attica’s Wildfire Victims

A year after the deadly fire in northeastern Attica, the head of Greek ferry operator Seajets, Marios Iliopoulos, was honored for supporting the wildfire's victims.

Posted On 25 Jul 2019

, By GTP editing team

Attica’s Ramada Resort to Host Art Exhibition for Wildfire Victims

A year after the deadly fire in northeastern Attica, the Ramada Athens Attica Riviera resort will host an art exhibition with the aim to support the victims.

Posted On 16 Jul 2019

, By GTP editing team

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WWF: Europe at Risk of ‘Superfires’ Due to Climate Change

European countries will be faced with stronger faster-spreading fires due to heatwaves and droughts which are a direct result of climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Posted On 05 Jul 2019

, By GTP editing team

Photo Source: @Civil Protection Authority

Greek Civil Protection: Be Ahead of the Fire – Alert, Prevent, Act

As the weather gets hotter and the winds stronger, Greece's civil protection authorities are urging residents and travelers to take preventative measures, be alert and ready to act in order to avoid fires.

Posted On 27 Jun 2019

, By GTP editing team

Spatial Plan for Fire-ravaged Mati and Rafina Gets Green Light

A new spatial plan that includes defining segments of the fire-ravaged areas of Mati and Rafina, on the eastern coast of Attica, has been approved by the Greek Environment Ministry.

Posted On 20 Jun 2019

, By GTP editing team

Canadair fire-fighting planes diving into the port of Rafina earlier on Tuesday, as efforts continued.

Ministry Pre-approves Spatial Plan for Fire-damaged Areas in Rafina, Nea Makri

The Greek Εnvironment Μinistry has temporarily given the green light for a spatial plan to be implemented in the fire-stricken areas of Rafina and Nea Makri.

Posted On 28 May 2019

, By GTP editing team

French President Vows to Rebuild Notre Dame After Calamitous Fire

A day after Paris' 850-year-old Cathedral of Notre Dame fell to flames, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged that it will be rebuilt.

Posted On 16 Apr 2019

, By GTP editing team

Seajets Honors Fishermen and Crew for Saving Lives in Attica Wildfire

Seajets has honored 26 fishermen and four of its “Tera Jet” crew members, for their heroic actions in the July 2018 wildfire in Mati, Attica.

Posted On 16 Jan 2019

, By GTP editing team

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