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The submission period for state aid applications has begun for businesses impacted by the August 13 fire in the broader area of Siviri, Kassandra Municipality, Halkidiki. Businesses have until October 12 to apply for assistance.
According to a recent recording by the European satellite system Copernicus, a wildfire in Siviri, Greece, has burned 2,480 hectares of land.
New complaints have emerged from citizens evacuated from Siviri and surrounding villages due to a fire, who are now in Kassandra, Halkidiki. Affected residents claim that traffic police removed license plates from vehicles parked there.
New evidence has surfaced regarding the cause and origin point of the large wildfire in Siviri, Chalkidiki, leading to two DEDDIE contractors being referred to the prosecutor.
Two individuals were arrested in Halkidiki for attacking a television crew from Mega channel while they were covering a wildfire in the Siviri area. Authorities praised the exemplary efforts of the fire department in containing the blaze.
The president of the Medical Association of Halkidiki expressed profound gratitude that no human lives were lost in the devastating fire that occurred in Siviri, Halkidiki.
The first light of day revealed the destruction caused by the large fire in Siviri, Halkidiki, which broke out yesterday afternoon and quickly spread.
All forces are on alert and fully prepared for the fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in Siviri, Kassandra, Halkidiki. The situation has significantly improved this morning with continuous water drops.
Greek authorities are on high alert for wildfires, with five regions including Attica and Boeotia in the 'red' zone, following the rescue of 481 people in Siviri, Halkidiki, yesterday.
Over 300 individuals were evacuated by vessel from Siviri
A 69-year-old man tragically passed away while swimming at Siviri beach in Halkidiki. The incident has been reported by local news outlets.
Laboratory tests and evaluation of results are ongoing for drinking water samples in the settlement of Siviri, Kassandra municipality, Halkidiki, following concerns about water quality.
Macedonian tourists reported that their car was broken into and five passports (Macedonian and Spanish) along with money were stolen while they were parked near Sahara beach in Greece after returning from Siviri.
Applications for state aid have commenced for businesses in the Siviri area of Chalkidiki, Greece, that were impacted by the fire on August 13.
A devastating fire that broke out in Siviri, Halkidiki, on Thursday afternoon quickly escalated, leaving behind a landscape of destruction. The affected areas are now assessing the consequences of the blaze on Assumption Day.
A strong firefighting presence remains in Siviri, Kassandra, Chalkidiki, monitoring and dousing smoking areas around the perimeter of a burned forest, with a road connecting Siviri and Fourka remaining closed.
A wildfire in Siviri, Chalkidiki, has caused anxiety within the Balkan tourism industry, forcing hundreds of tourists to evacuate resorts during the peak season.
A family from Belgrade wrote a message of gratitude in the sand to Greek firefighting planes for their dedicated work in extinguishing a fire near their accommodation in Siviri, Greece.
A large and dangerous wildfire in Siviri, Chalkidiki, Greece, caused significant damage to homes and cars, burning an estimated 3,500 acres of forest. Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos highlighted the coordination in battling the blaze, while residents and tourists were evacuated by boat as firefighting forces remained on high alert across Greece.
Ogromni požari u Omišu, na hrvatskom primorju, i u mestu Siviri, na grčkom Halkidikiju. Neki skakali u more u Omišu da se spasu, sedmoro ljudi životno ugroženo, prenose hrvatski mediji.
Hundreds of tourists and residents were evacuated from the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece, as a large wildfire threatened resort areas and beaches. Emergency services, including private boats, assisted in the evacuations, with one firefighter collapsing from exhaustion.
A significant wildfire near Siviri poses a major challenge, with forestry professors emphasizing the critical goal of preventing it from spreading to Elani. Meanwhile, a new fire near Thessaloniki has led to the evacuation of tourists.
A large wildfire in Siviri, Chalkidiki, has devastated several homes and infrastructure, leaving residents in despair. Firefighting forces continue to battle scattered blazes, with citizens evacuated by boats and buses, though the situation is improving.
The precautionary recommendation against using tap water for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth in the settlement of Siviri, Kassandra municipality, Halkidiki, has been lifted after checks were completed.
Water in the Siviri settlement of Kassandra municipality in Halkidiki has been deemed temporarily unsuitable for human consumption after microbiological parameters were detected during testing.
A wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki, has burned an area with a perimeter of 2,480 acres, according to Copernicus data. The extensive blaze has caused significant damage to the region.
An investigation into a large fire that broke out in Siviri, Halkidiki, is focusing on the overhead power line connecting a local wind farm to the central electricity transmission network. Two contractors from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) voluntarily appeared before the prosecutor and were subsequently released.
A wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki, has caused concern in Balkan tourism markets, with media in neighboring countries extensively covering the fire's progression due to Halkidiki's popularity as a tourist destination.
Serious complaints have emerged from fire victims in Chalkidiki, Greece, who were forced to evacuate their homes in Siviri and are now being charged 80 euros per night for temporary rooms.
The President of the Halkidiki Medical Association, Panagiotis Stergiou, expressed gratitude on social media that no human lives were lost during the devastating fire in Siviri, Halkidiki, emphasizing the significance of this fact amidst the destruction.
Firefighters have brought a large wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki, under control after an overnight battle, with no active fronts remaining. The blaze caused significant damage to homes and cars, leading to the evacuation of 481 people by boat and bus.
Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos shared conclusions from the recent dangerous forest fire in Siviri, Chalkidiki, highlighting the significant role of the Antinero system in limiting damage.
Firefighting forces continue to battle scattered fires and prevent flare-ups in Siviri, Chalkidiki, as the large wildfire that broke out in the area is now subsiding.
Following a wildfire in Siviri, the Aleppo pine, a characteristic species of Greece's coastal areas, is regenerating naturally. Experts anticipate a new forest will emerge in 15-20 years if protected from further damage.
Sokratis Malamas announced the cancellation of his concert scheduled for August 14th in Siviri, Halkidiki, citing safety concerns due to the large wildfires affecting the area.
Initial microbiological analyses have confirmed that the drinking water in Siviri, Halkidiki, and Skopje is within prescribed limits and safe for consumption. This reassures residents about the quality of their water supply.
The drinking water in the Siviri area of Kassandra, Chalkidiki, has been temporarily declared unsuitable for consumption after microbiological tests detected harmful parameters.