Kikilias on new arrests for arson: Those responsible will pay the consequences of their criminal actions
The new legislation provides for sentences of up to 10 years for arson by negligence - as the offence has now become a felony - and up to 20 years for arson by intent, the minister stressed.
The state mechanism is on alert – We are facing many dangerous fires, Kikilias informs
The Civil Protection forces have managed in these days of heatwave to deal directly with dozens of dangerous fires
The Turkish citizen arrested for the fires in Mount Aigaleo is a Gulenist – He had been detained a few weeks ago
The perpetrator is 33 years old and holds an asylum card - Kikilias's announcement