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New Video Emerges of Devastating Greek Wildfire (video)
A new video documenting the spreading of the July 23rd Mati wildfire that killed 99 people and destroyed many homes was shown on Monday on Skai television.
A home security camera in Mati captured the speed and the wrath of...
Environment
Greece's Wildfires Death Count Rises to 99
A 26-year-old woman who was hospitalized in Athens' Evangelismos Hospital died earlier today, rising the number of victims from the worst wildfires in Greek history to 99.
Greece
Tsipras Slams New Democracy, Praises FYROM Name Deal and Reforms
In the traditional Thessaloniki International Fair press conference on Sunday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras praised the work of his administration while accusing the main opposition of far-right leanings.
Answering questions from representatives of the Greek media, Tsipras defended himself...
Greece
Greece's PM Tsipras Visits Fire-Stricken Mati
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited the fire-stricken area of Mati on Tuesday to inspect the progress of work on restorations of the damage.
It was his second visit to the Greek resort after the fire that claimed at least...
Greece
East Attica Wildfires Death Count Rises to 98
A 83-year-old woman on Thursday morning succumbed to her burns from the East Attica wildfires of July 23.
The woman, who was hospitalized at KAT Hospital, is the 98th fatality of the destructive fires in Mati.
The victim is the 15th...
Greece
Benefit Concert for Greek Fire Victims to be Held at Ancient Theatre
A benefit concert dedicated to the late writer, poet and song-writer Manos Eleftheriou will be held at the Herod Atticus Odeon this Wednesday, starting at 21:00, with all proceeds going to support the victims of the deadly Attica fires.
The...
Greece
Death Toll from July's Greek Blaze Rises to 97
A 78-year-old man died of burn injuries in Thriasio hospital, in western Attica on Sunday bringing the number of fatalities of the Greek blaze to 97.
In a short statement, the fire service said that 83 people were killed in...
Greece
Residents of Fire Stricken Greek Town Mark Disaster Anniversary (photos)
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday in the fire stricken Greek town of Mati to honor the 96 victims of the disaster that struck on July 23.
Relatives wept as the names of the victims were read out.
With memories fresh...
Environment
Residents of Greece's Fire-Stricken Mati Warned to Wear Protective Masks
A Greek expert has warned of the dangers to public health from the dust and toxic substances released by the deadly fire in Mati, eastern Attica on July 23.
Professor of Atmospheric Physics and geologist Christos Zerefos says that "suspended...
Greece
Greek Prosecutors Hunt for Clues a Month Since the Fire Tragedy
A month since the fires that devastated the resort of Mati in eastern Attica and claimed the lives of at least 96 people, Greek prosecutors are mulling over the evidence provided by witnesses.
More than 35 witnesses have already testified as...