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A powerful weather system has left eight areas on red alert, with the island of Evia bearing the heaviest damage. Flooding has reportedly split the island into two after the Kireas river overflowed and a bridge collapsed; on the mainland, authorities are monitoring the rising Kifisos river as rain stalls traffic across Attica. At sea, winds reaching 10 Beaufort have triggered a departure ban for all vessels at the ports of Piraeus and Lavrio. While the emergency services answer calls for help on the islands, the government is looking toward future winters by releasing details on the heating subsidy for 2026. Domestic tax offices are also facing a more immediate challenge: a wave of disputes from property owners who are formally contesting the state's objective system for determining property values. In the capital, the US embassy is managing the fallout from Kimberly Guilfoyle's dismissal as ambassador following an order from Donald Trump; a new appointment is not expected in the immediate term. Elsewhere, police are investigating a fatal collision on Schistou Avenue and a report that claims to have identified the leaders of the Russian mafia operating within the country.

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A powerful weather system has caused severe flooding and damage across several regions, including Skiathos, Evia, and Rhodes. Evia has been particularly hard hit, with roads turning into rivers and reports of the island being cut in two due to overflowing rivers and a collapsed bridge. The Kifisos river in Attica is also swelling, leading to traffic jams in the capital. Strong winds have resulted in a departure ban from the ports of Piraeus and Lavrio.

News247: Severe Weather: Flooding and Damage in Skiathos and Evia

Heavy weather has caused floods and damage in Skiathos and Evia, with 8 areas on Red Code alert.

in.gr: Heavy rain causes traffic jams in Attica, Kifisos river problems

Severe weather has led to traffic jams in Attica, with the Kifisos river experiencing high water levels and other routes facing significant issues.

in.gr: Bad weather severely hits Evia, cutting it in two; Kifisos river concern and…

Severe weather is causing major problems in Evia, with the Kireas river overflowing, roads flooded, and a bridge collapsing. Concerns are also rising for the Kifisos river due to heavy rain, and floods have hit Skiathos.

Kathimerini: Weather: Disasters in Evia, Floods in Skiathos and Rhodes - How Phenomena Will…

A severe weather system is causing significant problems in several parts of Greece, with the situation particularly difficult in Evia, Skiathos, and Rhodes.

News247: Departure Ban in Piraeus and Lavrio Due to Strong Winds

A ban on departures is in effect at Piraeus and Lavrio ports as winds in the Aegean reach up to 10 Beaufort.

News247: Kifissos River Swells Due to Bad Weather

The Kifissos River has risen due to the bad weather, raising alarms for the authorities.

in.gr: Country swept by bad weather: 112 calls in Skiathos, Kireas overflows in Evia…

The country is experiencing severe weather with 112 emergency calls in Skiathos, the Kireas river overflowing in Evia, and issues arising in Attica, with forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and hail.

Taxpayers are reportedly clashing with tax authorities over property values determined by the objective valuation system, challenging the assessments issued by tax offices.

Ναυτεμπορική: Property Taxes: Clash between Tax Authorities and Taxpayers

There are disputes over property values determined by the objective system, with taxpayers challenging the assessments from tax offices.

Details regarding the heating subsidy program for the upcoming 2026-2027 period have been made available.

News247: Heating Subsidy 2026-2027: What You Need to Know

Information is provided on the heating subsidy for the 2026-2027 period.

A new report has allegedly uncovered the identities of the leaders of the Russian mafia operating within the country.

Kathimerini: Vori: The Leaders of the Russian Mafia in Greece

This report allegedly exposes the leaders of the Russian mafia operating within Greece.

A fatal traffic accident occurred on Schistou Avenue, involving a collision with drivers of stationary vehicles.

News247: Deadly Traffic Accident on Schistou Avenue

A fatal traffic accident occurred on Schistou Avenue, involving the collision with drivers of stationary vehicles.

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