Fire Service

Arson investigators belonging to the Fire Service were on Kythera Monday to ascertain the cause of the devastating blaze on the Greek island.

The blaze, which broke out Friday morning, was mostly contained on Monday after consuming at least 2,000 hectares of forest and farmland.

Authorities in Greece say a wildfire that has blazed on the southern island of Kythera since Friday morning continues to burn unchecked.

The temporary administrative board of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) announced on Wednesday the indefinite suspension of all league soccer action in Greece following the arson attack late on Tuesday at a house owned by the head of the federation's refereeing committee.

Traffic police of Elliniko has received the results of blood and toxicology tests of popular singer Pantelis Pantelidis who died tragically when his car crashed onto the road barriers, as well as the report written by Fire Service.

Unknown individuals on Friday midnight threw about ten Molotov cocktails at the house of Greek State Minister Alekos Flambouraris.

Two cars parked outside the house of the minister were burned, while a window and the front door were also damaged.

Fire Service rushed to the point and put out the fire.

Authorities of Sidirokastro, Serres, northern Greece confirmed the death of a 48-year-old man who was trapped in his car when it was swept away by the floods.

The man, father of one child, was returning home late at night from a local night club when he was trapped in his car, according to information.