Kammenos defends government's response to blaze

Defense Minister Panos Kammenos on Monday defended the government's response to the deadly wildfires east of Athens that have so far claimed at least 91 lives.

"I cannot  think of any other crisis where the prime minister assumed the political responsibility [for the tragedy,], Kammenos, who is also coalition partner, told a press conference in Athens hours after Alexis Tsipras visited the seaside resort of Mati that was worst hit by the fires a week ago.

"The easiest thing during such a crisis would be for [Tsipras] to hide and not show up. The prime minister was there and his stance was consistent," said Kammenos.

"Everyone of us, each from their own position and personal involvement in this huge tragedy, tries to examine what they could have done better. There is no doubt that all of us could have done better," he said, adding that people will be held...