Ministry of Civil Protection

Fourteen people were injured during last night’s clashes between police and seasonal firefighters, both inside and outside the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection building, following an occupation by some of the seasonal firefighters. According to the police, 12 of the injured were police officers.

Clashes erupted at the Ministry of Civil Protection, where the seasonal firefighters are protesting to secure their contract renewals. The situation intensified when a group of protesters decided to occupy the building, prompting authorities to order an evacuation by the police.

The Ministry of Civil Protection on Friday declared a state of emergency in the city of Ioannina, northwestern Greece, until September 18, following a severe storm last Sunday that pummelled the area.

Thomas Begas informed the municipal council of the development during a meeting on Wednesday, saying he had filed the request 

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has accused the President and officials of SYRIZA of deliberate and complete distortion of the truth, responding to comments by Kasselakis, who claimed that absorption of the civil protection programs from the Recovery Fund is only at 1%.

The large fire front in Attica, which began in Varnavas and spread to many other areas, has put the government on high alert as they face yet another extremely challenging situation this summer.

The preparedness of the response mechanism was evident, with multiple meetings having already taken place at the Ministry of Civil Protection. Many regions across the country, including Attica, were already on red alert.

The Ministry of Civil Protection on Friday declared a state of emergency in the municipalities of Agia Paraskevi, Agios Ioannis, Ano Meros and Apodoulou in the municipality of Amari in Rethymno on Crete.

According to the decision signed by the general secretary of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, the state of emergency will be in effect until September 9.

A 33-year-old Turkish national accused of starting a wildfire in Aspropyrgos area, in west Athens, was remanded in custody on Wednesday after his appearance before an investigating magistrate on Monday.

Consultations continue for their descent to Athens on Tuesday - Discussions for symbolic presence of tractors with the Ministry of Civil Protection

The state mechanism has been placed on high alert to deal with heatwave Kleon, which will prevail throughout the country in the coming days. The most difficult days will be Friday and Saturday, and according to the latest forecast, the high temperatures will continue into next week.