Greece to Strengthen Covid-19 Response, Disaster Prevention with EIB €595m Loan

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A new 595-million-euro European Investment Bank (EIB) loan will transform civil protection across Greece to better tackle Covid-19 and reduce loss of life through natural disasters. Agreed on Friday between EIB and the Greek government, the loan, which offers long-term financing and shared technical best-practice, will help to transform disaster prevention and response to

Mycenae Site and Museum Reopen to the Public

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Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry The archaeological site of Mycenae has reopened to visitors after a recent wildfire charred the surrounding area, the Greek Culture Ministry said on Wednesday. The UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean between the 15th to the 12th century

Greek Culture Minister Says Fire-hit Mycenae to Reopen Soon

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A firefighter at the archaeological site of Mycenae. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni assured that the archaeological site of Mycenae, which was evacuated on Sunday due to a wildfire that broke out in the area, would open soon. Mendoni visited the popular tourist attraction and one of the most important […]

Greek Authorities on High Alert for Wildfires

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Photo Source: Greek Fire Service (@pyrosvestiki) Greek authorities are on high alert after wildfires broke out across the country this week fueled by high temperatures and gale force winds. Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias ordered the activation of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service which provides detailed information through

Greece Tables Spatial Plan for Fire-ravaged Mati and Rafina

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Nea Makri, Attica. Archive photo: Municipality of Marathonas The wider area of Mati, Nea Makri, and Rafina, which was ravaged by one of Greece’s deadliest fires in July 2018 will undergo redevelopment according to the latest spatial plan which went up earlier this month for public consultation. Supervised by the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE-TCG), […]

Greece Prepares for Wildfire Season with More Staff, Equipment

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (center) with Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis (left) and Deputy Civil Protection and Crisis Management Minister Nikos Hardalias (right). In view of forecasts for a dry summer ahead, Greek civil protection authorities are gearing up with more staff, new planes and improved infrastructure to address the potential outbreak