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New Wildfire Fronts Erupt, Arrests Made Amidst Megafire Classifications

New and rapidly spreading wildfires are causing widespread devastation across the country, with fresh fronts erupting in areas including Megara, Kefalonia, and Fthiotida. Fires in Viotia and Attica have now burned over 100,000 acres and are being categorized as 'megafires' due to their extreme scale, prompting further evacuations.

Authorities have responded by making two arrests in connection with the large wildfire in Viotia that spread to Attica, and another arrest has been made in Kefalonia. An orange alert for high fire risk has been issued for Sunday in Attica and Central Greece, signaling continued vigilance.

In other domestic news, discrepancies in partial employment statistics between EFKA and ELSTAT are causing confusion, while successful candidates in the Panhellenic Exams are grappling with challenging decisions regarding their future steps.

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Wildfires Escalate Across Multiple Regions, Megafire Status

Devastating wildfires have escalated and spread to new fronts across the country, including Megara, Veniza, Psatha, Kefalonia (Pastra area), Fthiotida, Fokida, and Aigialeia. Fires in Viotia and Attica have burned over 100,000 acres and are now being classified as 'megafires,' leading to multiple evacuation alerts and ongoing firefighting efforts. An expert noted the Porto Germeno and Vilia fire as the first major wildfire of the summer season.

Arrests Made in Connection with Major Wildfires

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the extensive wildfire in Viotia that subsequently spread to the Attica region. Separately, one arrest has been made in Kefalonia for a fire raging there. Authorities suspect the Boeotia fire may have originated from sparks from a wind turbine network, leading to the custody of a supervising electrical engineer and a contractor, with the owner still being sought.

Panhellenic Exams: Candidate Dilemmas

Students who have successfully passed the Panhellenic exams are now facing difficult decisions regarding their next steps and future choices, highlighting the challenging dilemmas involved in their academic and career paths.

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