Aid for flood-hit Greek regions OK'd

Interior Minister Panos Skourletis has signed off on financial aid for regions hardest hit by the recent rainstorms and floods.

The aim is to repair infrastructure damage in the regions of Skydra in the north, Preveza in the northwest, the island of Cephalonia, and Tyrnavos in central Greece.

The funding will be released gradually depending on the progress of each project.

Preveza was granted 30,000 euros, 55,000 euros was allocated to Skydra, while 70,000 euros was earmarked for Tyrnavos.

Cephalonia was granted the highest amount at 80,000 euros.