Kavala Blaze, Thessaloniki Incident Dominate News
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Emergency services are on high alert as a new wildfire has broken out in Elaiochori, Kavala, leading to the activation of the 112 emergency number and the reinforcement of firefighting efforts. This new blaze adds to the ongoing concerns over wildfires across the country.
In Thessaloniki, a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after a fall from a considerable height, with the incident currently under investigation. Separately, commuters in Athens will face changes to their daily routines as several Metro stations begin closing earlier today. Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou also announced that the abolition of certifications is the next step in the government's roadmap.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's appearances at the Thessaloniki International Fair continue to be a focus of political analysis, with discussions surrounding his messaging to voters. On the international front, Turkey has issued a 'red line' regarding Greece's relations with Israel and what it perceives as a 'military alliance,' accompanied by diplomatic threats concerning the Aegean Sea.