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Greek PM starts regional tours as government tries to end run of gaffes

Government fuel support measures are expected to be extended for two weeks on Wednesday, with heating oil relief due on 14 October, as former prime minister Antonis Samaras prepares a new party on the right

Attica Region approves 15.54 million euros for new sports facilities in 10 municipalities

Attica Region has approved 15.54 million euros in funding for 11 new sports infrastructure projects across ten municipalities, covering new swimming pools, athletics tracks, air-supported domes and pitch upgrades for local clubs, schools and residents

Fire in Psychiko now without an active front, see video and photos

The fire broke out in low vegetation near Perseos Street at around 7pm today, with smoke visible across many parts of Attica.

Very high fire risk tomorrow for Attica and seven other areas — See the map

High fire risk also forecast for several other areas across mainland and island Greece

Greek Police launch major drone, AI and camera system to tackle Attica traffic

According to Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis, once the system is fully deployed, traffic could gradually improve by as much as 25 per cent over time. The real test for the new mechanism, though, is expected once Attica returns to full swing, particularly after schools reopen, when traffic pressure rises significantly

Temperatures hit 39C in western and southern Greece before dropping from Friday

Localised storms are forecast for eastern Macedonia and Thrace on Thursday, while winds strengthen through the weekend, reaching force 8 in the south-east on Friday and Saturday, with reduced visibility possible during early morning hours

Mayorkinis on West Nile virus: Most people don’t realize they’ve been infected — which areas of Attica are most at risk

The EKPA professor explains why most people do not realize they have been infected and which symptoms are associated with involvement of the central nervous system

Force 9 winds forecast for the Aegean on 15 August as Civil Protection declares red alert in 19 regions

Strong winds will continue to blow tomorrow, Saturday 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption (known in Greece as Dekapentavgoustos), significantly raising the risk of wildfires in parts of the country. Greece’s Civil Protection authority has placed a number of regions under Red Code mobilisation status. In the Cyclades, winds will locally reach force nine […]

Lycabettus Hill to close from midnight as Attica’s fire risk rises

Strong winds have pushed Attica's wildfire risk to category 5, prompting Athens to close Lykavittos and Finopoulos hills, deploy thermal drone patrols, and urge residents citywide to avoid any outdoor work that could spark flames

More than 280 animals rescued in devastating Attica and Boeotia wildfires, 131 reunited with their families

A week on, Megara Municipality has detailed how volunteers, welfare groups, vets and residents rescued animals from the wildfires, with 91 now in foster care awaiting adoption and 11 still receiving ongoing veterinary treatment

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