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Bulgarians in Greece urged to follow all instructions of local authorities regarding risk of fires

Fire near Epidauros, Greece, 23 July 2023
Photo: EPA/BGNES

The fires raging on the territory of Greece continue also today. One of the most affected places is the island of Rhodes, where the fire continues for the fifth day, as a result of which thousands of people were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.

The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Athens strongly recommends to Bulgarian citizens, temporarily or permanently residing in the areas of fires in Greece, to follow the announcements and necessarily implement all the recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, which are available in Greek and English, reports the press center of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Information can be obtained by completing and submitting an electronic form available at the following link.

The local authorities in Greece advise all citizens to call 112 directly if they need help.

A hotel complex in fire on Rhodes Island, 22 July 2023
The Bulgarian Embassy in Athens continues to monitor the development of the situation, with 24/7 duty to assist Bulgarian citizens on the mission's phones:

Direct phone: +30 210 67 48 107;
Telephones outside working hours: +30 210 67 48 105, 106, 107;
Emergency mobile number: +30 693 70 96 220.

Or via e-mail: embassy.athens@mfa.bg

Foreign citizens in need of assistance can contact the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the following telephone numbers
+30 2103681730, +30 2103681259 and +30 2103681350.




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