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More countries have responded to Greece’s request for assistance in combating the wildfires in Attica through the European Civil Protection Mechanism.

Greek authorities have activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to request air and ground assistance in response to the wildfires currently threatening Attica.

A special platform has been activated to provide temporary accommodation for those affected by the fire that broke out yesterday in Attica, Greece.

Wildfires have been blazing in the Attica Region, Greece, since Sunday afternoon.

All passenger ferries scheduled to arrive at or depart from Rafina today will be redirected to Lavrio Port due to the ongoing wildfires in northeastern Attica.

Greek social tourism program voucher holders in July redeemed 14,464 vouchers, with Evia and Halkidiki emerging as top destinations for subsidized vacations.

New infrastructure projects at Paros Airport, including a terminal 17 times larger than the current one, are underway.

The Greek Transport Ministry is exploring a major upgrade to Piraeus’s public transportation infrastructure, with the aim of enhancing connectivity and accessibility in Greece’s largest port city.

Karpathos welcomed over 30,000 visitors in July, a significant increase attributed to the island’s targeted promotional efforts, according to the municipal authority.

The Ancient Olynthos Digital Information Center (AnODIC) in Halkidiki, offering virtual tours and information in both Greek and English, has now opened to the public.