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Τετάρτη, 25 Ιουλίου 2018 20:25

Greek govt announces financial aid for wildfire-ravaged areas

The Greek government on Wednesday afternoon announced urgent relief measures for the survivors of Monday's deadly wildfire in eastern Attica prefecture.

The Greek government on Wednesday afternoon announced urgent relief measures for the survivors of Monday's deadly wildfire in eastern Attica prefecture.

A spokesman said residents whose property was damaged by the fire would receive a lump sum payment of 5,000 euros; 6,000 for families with three or more children, and 8,000 euros for businesses. Another measure, on top of foreseen relief measures in cases of natural disasters, is a suspension of actions of property in the ravaged sites.