66-year-old Athens university professor detained in Greece on suspicion of starting wildfires.

66-year-old Athens university professor detained in Greece on suspicion of starting wildfires near Athens. Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said the suspect set four fires in Vari on June 8-9. Greece has toughened arson penalties, with offenders now facing up to 20 years in prison and a €200,000 fine. Greece is especially vulnerable to summer wildfires and experienced its warmest winter on record followed by the hottest June and July since 1960.

August 08, 2024
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