European Union

August 29, 2023 8:31 PM

European Union fleet sends 407 firefighters,11 planes & a helicopter to help Greece counter the fire north of city of Alexandroupoli

The European Union fleet has sent eleven planes and one helicopter to help Greece counter the fire north of the city of Alexandroupoli, along with 407 firefighters. The EU's civil protection service said, the fire has burnt over 810 square kilometers. It said, this wildfire is the largest in the EU since 2000, when the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) began recording data. Meanwhile, Greece's fire service said that the blaze was still out of control in the northeast r...

EU announces humanitarian aid of 7.6 million euros for Afghanistan

The European Union has announced humanitarian aid of 7.6 million euros for Afghanistan. The aid has been announced to tackle the alarming levels of food insecurity, economic crisis, and for restoring unirrigated land in six provinces around the nation. The EU's financial support will enable Afghan Aid and its partners to offer a comprehensive support programme to ensure the needs of rural Afghans. It will also provide opportunities for income generation, and support communities in ...