The event, organized in partnership with local municipalities and under the auspices of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE), aims to address the unique challenges faced by Greek islands, particularly those participating in the EU’s energy independence initiative.
Regions facing the highest risk include
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed relevant state services, as well as regions and municipalities in the abovementioned areas, to be on alert for any fires that break out.
The Greek coast guard intercepted the vessel and safely transported the passengers, including 67 men, 27 women, and 21 children, to a migrant reception centre on Lesvos. Unfortunately, the boat sank shortly after the rescue operation.
There is a very high (category 4) fire risk on Saturday in the regions of Attica, Sterea Ellada (regional units of Viotia and Evia including the island of Skyros), Southern Aegean (Cyclades islands), Northern Aegean
The church was built on the top of a volcanic rock that is 40 meters high, where a Genovese fortress built in late Byzantine years used to be. The present form of the church is dated to the mid-19th century. Access to the church is by climbing 114 steps.
