Arrest Made for Large Fire in Mavro Kolymbo Area of Lasithi, Crete

A man was arrested today, on April 7, 2024, for being responsible for the large fire that occurred yesterday morning, on April 6, 2024, in the Mavro Kolymbo area of Lasithi, Crete.

The citizen's arrest was made within the framework of a spontaneous procedure by Fire Brigade Officers, the Arson Crimes Directorate (DAEE), in cooperation with investigative officers of the Arson Crimes Squad (K.A.E.E.).

The arrested person will be brought before the Criminal Prosecutor of Lasithi tomorrow.

Platform opens for ENFIA tax payment

The Single Property Tax (ENFIA) pay slips for approximately 7.3 million property and business owners have been posted on the myAADE digital portal for the financial year 2024.

This year’s ENFIA dues are to be paid in up to 11 installments, with the first installment due on April 30 and the final installment set to be paid by February 28, 2025.

Overall, the rates are expected to remain the same as last year’s. Property owners who had their properties insured for natural disasters (earthquakes, fires, and floods) last year will pay less tax, while those who acquired properties in 2023 will pay more tax.

Property owners who identify errors or omissions in their pay statements have the opportunity to correct them by submitting an amending E9 declaration. This platform is scheduled to open in the next few days.

Greece raises wildfire alert amid early blazes

Greece on Sunday raised the wildfire alert level for several regions to "high risk" — the second-highest — after more than 70 forest fires were reported across the country on Saturday.

Although most were brought under control, one on the island of Crete was still burning on Sunday, the fire department said, adding that three people had been lightly injured in the blaze.

The raised alert comes as strong winds of up to 60 kph (37 mph) are expected until Tuesday in parts of Greece.