Vasilis Kikilias
Kikilias announces upgrade to 112 emergency number
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, signed a contract on Wednesday for the upgrade of the emergency number 112, with a budget of €17.5 million.
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Kikilias: This year we proved in practice that natural disasters can be dealt with through synergies of all actors
A meeting with the Board of the Hellenic Network of Resilient Cities (ELDAP) was held this morning (27/11) by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias.
EIB head talks strategic priorities in Greece
European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calvino visited Athens on Thursday to discuss Europe's strategic priorities and investments in Greece with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.
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Small groups, handshakes, and selfies – See photographic snapshots from the discussion of political leaders in Parliament
As we enter the heart of autumn, the political climate is gradually heating up, with political leaders holding their first confrontation in Parliament today.
The occasion is the discussion in Parliament regarding natural disasters.
Greece to acquire new Canadair firefighting aircraft
Greece will acquire a DHC-515 firefighting aircraft, known as the new Canadair, under the "Civil Protection 2021-2027" program, Deputy Finance Minister Nikos Papathanasis announced Monday.
The 53.1 million euro purchase, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, will be managed by the Climate Crisis Ministry.
Vasilis Kikilias: Announces 831 Firefighter Hires for 2025 – All Specialties
Vasilis Kikilias, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, announced that 831 new hires will strengthen the Fire Department in 2025.
Kikilias: “Firebreak construction will continue throughout the winter” – What he says about disaster prevention
In an interview with Mega TV, Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, spoke about the ongoing fire season, noting that while firefighters are still battling fires, they are also dealing with simultaneous floods.
Concern remains as fire season not over till its over
With the facts on the ground thus far indicating that this year has also been exceptionally severe, the fires will continue to be of concern until the season is over.
EU: production of the new Canadair starts – Greece gets seven new aircraft, what are their characteristics
The European Commission has announced the start of production for 12 new Canadair DHC 515 firefighting aircraft, which will form the permanent European forest firefighting fleet (rescEU). These aircraft will be permanently stationed in Greece, Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Kikilias: A difficult three days with windy weather coming up, I draw everyone’s attention
The Scientific Risk Assessment Committee met at noon on Thursday (22/8) due to the severe weather conditions that will prevail in the coming days and is currently being chaired by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias, inter-ministerial – coordination meeting with the participation of representatives of local authorities and all Civil Protection agencies.