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Wildfires: EU mobilises new planes and firefighters for GreeceAs new wildfires broke in the region of Alexandroupolis-Feres in Greece, the EU is deploying 2 rescEU firefighting planes based in Cyprus and 1 firefighting team from Romania via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.In total, 56 firefighters and 10 vehicles should arrive in the country still today. In addition, 1 pre-deployed ground firefighting team from France is already operating in Greece as a part of the EU’s wildfire season preparedness plan.
Shore wars: Greeks battle to save beaches from invasion of commercial sunbedsProtesters demand end to the illegal spread of loungers and say sands must be free for allIn the depth of August, when the cicadas sing and the sun burns bright, Archilochos cultural centre on Paros is not usually a hive of activity. If anything, that is reserved for the bars and beaches of a Cycladic isle increasingly drawing le beau monde.But last week, as Greece’s great summer exodus peaked, the Archilochos was alive to the sound of debate. And, as in weeks gone past, it was a debate ignited by the state of play on the beaches that have become synonymous with pricey sunbeds and greedy entrepreneurs.From its inception, the protest movement has had a single aim: to reclaim beaches from private rental outfits hogging prime coastal areas with exorbitantly-priced sun loungers and shadings. The takeover, which has seen enterprises charge as much as €120 (£102) for sunbeds on Paros, has been described as unconstitutional in a country where the protection of the natural and cultural environment is enshrined in law as “a duty of the state and a right of every person”.Often, campaigners contend, there is no space to spread out a towel or beach mat because of the paraphernalia deposited on beaches by business interests, with those who dare to complain being shooed away. For many, the root of the problem lies in murky concession agreements that allow local authorities to lease shoreline to hoteliers and bar and restaurant owners provided, in theory, they exploit only 50% of the allocated space.
Wildfire claims life of shepherd in ViotiaA man died on Monday during a wildfire that broke out in Prodromos, located in Viotia to the northwest of the capital, earlier in the morning.According to the police, the victim was an 80-year-old shepherd who hurried to rescue his sheep upon receiving an evacuation message for the village.
Secluded Greek Island Offers Generous Incentives to Attract New Residents Nestled at the edge of the Aegean Sea, between Crete and the Greek mainland, Antikythera is a picturesque haven inhabited by a mere 68 individuals. In an effort to address its dwindling population, the island is extending a unique proposition.Families, especially those with young members, who choose to embark on a 45-minute flight from Athens and establish their residence in Antikythera stand to receive a monthly allowance of 500 euros (£426) for a span of three years. This accumulates to a total of 18,000 euros (£15,400).
World’s first wind-powered freighter sets off on maiden voyagePyxis Ocean bulk carrier fitted with revolutionary 120ft fibreglass ‘sails’ has reached more than five and a half knots on wind power alone
Driverless car company forced to cut ‘robotaxi’ fleet after collisionCruise vehicle crashed with an oncoming fire engine which had its sirens on
Innovative device that will stop your cat bringing in ‘unwanted gifts’Research published last year suggests pet felines in Britain’s suburbs may be killing 270 million animals a year
Greeks yearn for an Aegean islands escape, but even before this hellish summer we were being priced out
Two firefighters injured in northern Greece while operating near wildfireTwo firefighters were injured, and a fire engine was damaged at the wildfire that broke out earlier on Monday at a forest area in Dialechto, Kavala in northern Greece.According to sources, one of the firefighters suffers from burns on the face and the other on the hands. Both have been transferred to the hospital.The residents of Dialechto had received a message via 112 to evacuate their village and move south towards the old national road.According to the Fire Brigade, 12 firefighters, 6 fire engines and one firefighting aircraft are operating in the area.
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