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Athens taking more time to consider 2019 measures ahead of budget talks

Apart from its effect on the government’s cohesion and political outlook, the recent wildfire on the outskirts of Athens is also having an impact on the preparations for next year’s budget.

Tsipras tries to take lead in fire response amid picture of confusion

As the investigation into the Mati fire proceeds and more reports of the apparent mishandling of the crisis by authorities emerge, the government is hoping that its focus on tackling the aftermath of the disaster will spare it having to take on the full political cost.

Coalition pledges to demolish illegal buildings following Mati fire

The government attempted on Wednesday to snatch back the initiative in the political battle over the July 23 fire, which caused almost 100 deaths so far.

Is a lack of spending hampering Greece's firefighting capabilities?

By: Georgia Nakou

The Greek government has blamed freak weather conditions, planning violations going back decades and suspected arson for the wildfires that killed at least 91 people just outside Athens last Monday.