Firefighters reinforce Soufli as debt anxiety returns
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A major wildfire has erupted in Soufli, leading to the reinforcement of firefighting forces and the deployment of five aerial units to combat the blaze. This new incident adds to the country's emergency response efforts.
Meanwhile, Crete continues to grapple with the aftermath of severe storms, now characterized as among the most significant in the last two decades. A government team has been dispatched to the island to assess the extensive destruction, with reports detailing widespread damage to crops and villages amidst water and mud.
Economically, new anxieties have surfaced regarding the national debt, with one leading financial publication reporting a 'return' of the 'debt virus' and posing a significant test for the country. Separately, Athens experienced severe traffic congestion on the Kifissos Highway and Attiki Odos, and discussions are underway regarding defense agreements in anticipation of a visit from the US Secretary of State.