Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

Greek Fire Service modernization and expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Greece Fire Service personnel increase to 18,500

The Greek Fire Service is undergoing efforts to modernize its resources and expand its workforce. Data submitted to the Greek Parliament indicates that more than half of the service’s 4,407 vehicles, totaling 2,848 units

Greece Wildfires 2026: Regional Outbreaks and Damage Reports

190 clusters · 874 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece arrests multiple individuals for arson and fire violations

By mid-September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece continued to manifest through new outbreaks and ongoing management assessments. On September 11, multiple wildfires erupted across several regions. In Evia, a large fi

Weather transition and wildfire risk in Balkans and Greece

33 clusters · 765 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece weather: Heat in Argolis followed by approaching storms

Extreme weather and seasonal transitions persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026. In the Balkans, severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to impact the region. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

13 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Lesvos livestock crisis: Deputy Minister addresses African Swine Fever

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a comprehensive support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, with more than €220 million allocated since 2025. The

Property and housing regulation in Cyprus and Greece

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Greece extends deadline for public land purchase applications

In Cyprus, the House Internal Affairs Committee has reopened discussions on land acquisition restrictions for third-country nationals. Lawmakers are working to develop a legal formula to prevent foreign-owned companies r

Greek AADE farmer support and subsidy oversight

16 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: AADE establishes new oversight and appeal processes for agricultural subsidies

Since July 2026, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has expanded digital support and oversight for Greek farmers. On 4 August, AADE activated the myAGRO platform, the exclusive channel for submitting the

Greek environmental and civil protection initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Climate Crisis and Fire Service open booths at Thessaloniki Fair

At the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, Greek officials inaugurated pavilions dedicated to environmental protection and civil defense. The Forest Service pavilion, opened alongside representatives from the Japanese

Epidaurus ancient theatre productions and disruptions

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Epidaurus theatre cancellation sparks criticism of government coordination

In early July 2026, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus opened a production of Aeschylus' Persae, beginning a tour across Greece. Later that month, the venue staged Euripides' Troades, the first fully accessible performance

Cyprus-Greece wildfire response and recovery efforts

16 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Greece implements wildfire protection at ancient archaeological sites

Wildfire activity and arson incidents continue to impact Greece and Cyprus. In Greece, emergency services have battled multiple fires, including a major blaze in Mouzaki that consumed between 600 and 800 stremmata of for

Chalkidiki fire recovery and prevention efforts

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Chalkidiki officials discuss fire compensation for Sivri farmers

Following the August 13, 2026, fire in the Sibiiri area of the Kassandra Municipality, regional authorities in Chalkidiki have initiated recovery and prevention measures. The Regional Unit of Chalkidiki has opened appli

Greece disaster relief and housing aid framework

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greece proposes bill to reform state aid and disaster recovery

Greece has moved to formalize and expand its support systems for citizens affected by natural disasters. Initially, the Ministry of Climate Crisis established a temporary housing subsidy for households whose primary resi

Greece heatwave and wildfire risk, Aug 2026

105 clusters · 485 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Europe faces severe wildfire crisis with 600,000 hectares burned

By late August 2026, Greece continued to face extreme wildfire risks driven by a prolonged heatwave and strong winds. On August 26, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued Category 5 (Red Code) emergency aler

Greek wildfire relief and compensation efforts

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mandra-Eidyllia fire victims receive first financial aid payments

Following wildfires that burned approximately 111,000 stremmata in western Attica and Boeotia, the Greek government established a fast-track, digitized compensation scheme. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered legi

ELAS critiques Greek housing and disaster relief policies

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: ELAS proposes reforms to Greece's natural disaster relief bill

The ELAS organization has raised several criticisms regarding Greek housing and disaster relief policies. Regarding the ‘Home Renovation’ program, ELAS argued the government is failing to meet its target of reopening 25,

Halkidiki wildfire controlled; damage assessment released

5 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Akis Skertsos assesses Chalkidiki wildfire damage

The wildfire in the Halkidiki region, specifically affecting the Siviri and Fourka areas of the Kassandra peninsula, has been brought under control. The blaze impacted residential areas such as the Nautilos settlement, c

Greek firefighters union-government conflict

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Greece faces firefighter shortages despite high Eurostat rankings

In late July 2026, the Union of Fire Service Employees in Western Greece and the Islands raised objections to a new directive requiring firefighters to submit civilian police identity cards, despite existing service docu