Financial aid earmarked for Halkidiki, as death toll rises to seven

Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Thursday financial aid will be offered to the three municipalities of Halkidiki to assist with the reconstruction efforts, following the freak storms which pummelled the region on Wednesday night.
The death toll rose to seven on Thursday after the body of a man was found in an area between Sozopoli and Nea Kallikratia. Forensic experts will examine whether it belongs to the 62-year-old fisherman who went missing in the sea area of Kallikrateia on Wednesday night.
Petsas said the cell broadcast service that would deliver public warning messages on mobile phones is not yet operational in Greece, adding it is the government's priority to activate it.
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