Natural disasters: When early prevention offers protection
Greece is increasingly affected by fires, floods and earthquakes. Knowledge, prevention and proper preparation are not a luxury, but a necessity. Because in the face of the unpredictability of nature, preparedness is the greatest shield
Farantouris calls for an escape clause in the EU for state spending on civil protection and natural disasters
The EU activates "escape clauses" for "external security" and defence, but not for "internal security", resilience, prevention and rehabilitation", the Greek MEP stressed in his speech at the plenary session
Nightmarish scene in Chios after the fire – The scale of the destruction from above, watch video
The affected areas are dominated by images of burnt houses, destroyed forests and a suffocating atmosphere