Athens, Aug. 2 -- Addressing the outbreak of the ongoing wildfires, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the severe operational obstacles posed by extreme weather, while offering a full defence of state preparations and expressing profound appreciation for frontline responders.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Mitsotakis described the current period as "extremely difficult for our country" and highlighted how conditions have tested the collective resilience of the Fire Service, Civil Protection, local governments, and citizens alike.

Mitsotakis noted that despite record investments in civil protection infrastructure, including expanded aerial and ground assets, new technologies, personnel hires, and structural reorganisations...