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Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat

At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations.

Resources Available to Reinvent Northern Evia, Says Greek Tourism Ministry

The resources that will contribute to Northern Evia’s regeneration are available, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Rebuilding Evia’s Tourism Identity a GNTO Priority

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) plans to take action to rebuild fire-hit Evia’s tourism identity.

Talks Underway for New Evia-Sporades Islands Ferry Link

A new ferry connection between Northern Evia and the Sporades islands is being examined.

Finalized Masterplan Paves Way for Regeneration of Fire-hit Evia

The masterplan for the regeneration of Northern Evia, which was devastated by massive fires in the summer of 2021, has been finalized.

Amanzoe Resort Stops Operations Due to Fire Damage

Luxury Amanzoe resort in Porto Heli, Peloponnese, announced that it had suspended operations after a fire in the area this week, caused damages.

The Hellenic Initiative Launches ‘Plant a Tree in Greece’ Campaign

The Hellenic Initiative has launched the “Plant a Tree in Greece” campaign, which aims to contribute to the reforestation of land and restore the livelihoods destroyed in the wildfires of 2021.

Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia

The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas.

4,000 Trees Planted on Fire-hit Northern Evia

Four thousand trees have been planted in the fire-hit area of Limni Evias, as part of two pilot forest regeneration projects carried out on the Greek island of Evia.

Greek PM Presents Plan for Regeneration of Fire-hit Northern Evia

Road network improvements, forest regeneration and the development of tourism facilities are among priorities set out in the regeneration plan for Northern Evia.

Four Attica Municipalities ‘Adopt’ Fire-stricken Areas in Evia

The municipalities of Vironas, Kesariani, Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli in Attica will support four areas on the fire-stricken island of Evia.

Greece Increases Funding for 2022 Evia Tourism Campaign

Greece will increase funding for the tourism promotion of the fire-sticken island of Evia in 2022, from 1.5 million euros to 2 million euros.

Ministry Priority to Get Northern Evia Tourism Enterprises Back to Business

"Our priority is to ensure that tourism enterprises affected by the devastating fires on Evia will be operational as soon as possible," Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said.

Greek Hoteliers Say Tourism to Reinforce Northern Evia Recovery

Tourism enterprises in Northern Evia face viability challenges after fires ravaged the island this month, with local hoteliers calling for an urgent recovery package.

Central Greece Region: €40m for Reconstruction of Fire-hit Evia

The Region of Central Greece will release 40 million euros for the reconstruction of fire-hit Evia.

Fires: Northern Evia Tourism Professionals Call for Added Aid 

Evia tourism professionals affected by the recent fires that burned most of the northern part of the island, are calling for additional non-returnable relief measures.

Greece Draws Up Regeneration Plan for Fire-hit Northern Evia

Evia residents and business owners impacted by the devastating fires will receive financial support in the coming days, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.

Greece Opens Platform for Fire-affected Employees Seeking Subsidies

Greece has opened a platform accepting applications from employees who worked at enterprises that were affected by the massive fires.

Minister Commits to Fast Support for Fire-hit Evia Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said he would see to it that additional aid would be extended to tourism enterprises and employees affected by the fires on Evia.

Northern Evia Professionals Launch Tourism Campaign After Fires

Tourism professionals on the Greek island of Evia, which saw thousands of hectares of woodland ravaged by fires, have launched an online campaign to raise awareness and garner support to rebuild their future.
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