Arrests in Wildfire Probe; Kypseli Murder Investigated as Blazes Persist
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Greece continues to battle widespread wildfires for a fifth consecutive day, primarily in Western Attica and Boeotia, where three active fronts remain. Two individuals arrested in connection with the blazes have been brought before an investigating magistrate, marking a key development in the ongoing fire crisis. The government has also announced financial aid of up to €500 for those affected by the fires.
Further investigations are underway into the fatal helicopter crash that occurred during firefighting operations, with a focus on critical air traffic coordination. Separately, a new study has highlighted that Greek researchers and scientists are among the lowest paid in the OECD, raising concerns about the country's research and innovation sector.
In other domestic news, authorities are actively investigating the murder of a British woman in Kypseli, examining various motives and focusing on 46 crucial minutes that may shed light on the case. Additionally, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Prokopi in Evia, with no immediate reports of damage.