Disaster response

Body recovered near Pyrgos dam

A dead body was discovered by locals near the Flokas dam on the outskirts of Pyrgos in the western Peloponnese, authorities said on Thursday.

The discovery prompted the response of 23 firefighters, six vehicles, an unmanned aerial vehicle operation team, as well as the 6th EMAK disaster response team stationed in the nearby city of Patra.

On July 10, the Movement in 'Echemishka' Tunnel in the Direction of Varna Will be Suspended

The reason is a planned exercise-simulation of a crash and a fire in the facility, writes NOVA TV. 

On July 10, the movement in the "Echemishka" tunnel will be temporarily stopped in the direction of Varna.

Traffic will be organized in two directions in the lane for Sofia. The reason is a planned exercise-simulation of a crash and a fire in the facility.