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Greece Offers Free Holidays to Visitors Affected by Last Summer’s Wildfires

Greece offers a week-long free holiday to visitors who had been affected by wildfires on the island of Rhodes last summer. Thousands of tourists had to flee from their hotels and resorts as wildfires ravaged a big part of the...

Greek-Australian Volunteer Held in Greece not Guilty for Arson

The Greek-Australian volunteer, Theodosis Kakouris, who selflessly risked his life to help during wildfires has been found not guilty of arson eleven months after being held in a Greek prison. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Mr. Kakouris was incarcerated in Korydallos...

Multiple Fires in Greece Linked to Arson, Suspects Arrested

Multiple people have been linked to arson across Greece, as fires rage through nearly every region of the country. Two people were arrested in Agios Stefanos, where fires are still currently spreading. The suspects were apprehended by the bridge...

Five Arrested in Suspected Arson at Moria Camp

Greek authorities announced the arrests of five young migrants in relation to the series of fires that razed the refugee camp Moria to the ground last week. Another man has been identified and authorities are in the process of locating...

Greece Has Faced Double the Number of Wildfires in 2019 Compared to 2018

According to the latest figures published recently by Greece's Fire Brigade official statistics, 8,270 wildfires have been recorded across Greece so far in 2019. The shocking figure is double the number of wildfires that occurred in the nation during the...