Daniel

Greece must bolster flood defences and reduce water-guzzling crops, experts say

Greece needs to make space for river flow and boost defenses in the Thessaly Plain, a key breadbasket, to prevent a repeat of last year's devastating floods, experts have advised the government.

The Mediterranean country has been buffeted by floods and wildfires in recent years, raising concerns about its ability to defend against climate change-related weather events.

Compensation claims for livestock farmers to start on Thursday

Livestock farmers affected by last summer's wildfires and September's Storm Daniel in Thessaly, Fthiotida and Evros, will be able to claim compensation starting this week, Rural Development and Food Minister Lefteris Avgenakis said on Monday.

The application period starts on March 7 and runs until April 30, with the government having earmarked a budget of €45 million.

PM Mitsotakis to meet with farmers’ representatives on Tuesday

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet separately with two representative groups of farmers at the Maximos Mansion on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing mobilizations and proposed relief measures.

At noon, he will meet with representatives of the Panhellenic Committee of farmers at blockades.

European Commission approves payment of 25.3 mln euros to Greece for Storm Daniel

The European Commission on Tuesday approved an advance payment of 25.3 million euros to Greece under the European Solidarity Fund (EUSF), "to ease the financial burden of reconstruction efforts" caused by Storm Daniel, a deadly cyclone that hit the country in September 2023.

EU Commission approves advance payment of €25.3 mln to Greece for Storm Daniel

The European Commission has approved an advance payment of 25.3 million euros to Greece "to ease the financial burden of reconstruction efforts" following Storm Daniel in September 2023.

The payment is being made under the Commission's European Solidarity Fund (EUSF).

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