Stefanos Manos, a former Greek politician and government minister, has passed away. He was known for his political career which included serving as a member of the Hellenic Parliament and holding ministerial positions.

News247: Death of Stefanos Manos

Stefanos Manos, a former politician and notable figure, has passed away.

Authorities have issued sailing bans from ports like Rafina and Lavrio due to strong winds and a very high risk of fires across several regions, particularly on the August 15th holiday. The strong winds are expected to continue until Sunday, keeping the country on high alert.

Kathimerini: Sailing Ban from Rafina and Lavrio - Alert for Fires

Authorities are on high alert for fires and sailing is banned from Rafina and Lavrio due to strong winds on the August 15th holiday, with high fire risk predicted for several regions.

News247: Departure ban from Rafina and Lavrio - What applies to Piraeus

A ban on departures is in effect from Rafina and Lavrio, with information provided on the situation in Piraeus.

News247: Very high risk of fire on August 15th for 10 regions - Map

A warning is issued about a very high risk of fires in 10 regions of Greece on August 15th, accompanied by a map.

Ναυτεμπορική: Ferry Ban at Rafina and Lavrio Ports Until 1 PM

Due to adverse weather conditions, a ferry ban is in effect for the ports of Rafina and Lavrio until 1:00 PM.

Kathimerini: Country on High Alert as Strong Winds Continue Until Sunday

Greece is on a 'red' alert due to very strong winds that are expected to persist until Sunday.

Despite Greece having a proportionally high number of firefighters in Europe, challenges persist in effectively deploying them to combat wildfires. Experts are discussing the real situation on the ground regarding the country's firefighting capabilities.

in.gr: Europe's Champion Firefighters in Greece, But Only on Paper - What's Really…

Despite having the highest number of firefighters in Europe proportionally, Greece faces challenges in effectively deploying them to combat wildfires, with experts discussing the real situation on the ground.

Despite existing problems and sailing restrictions, there has been an increase in people departing from ports for the August 15th holiday.

Kathimerini: August 15th: Increased Departures from Ports Despite Problems

Despite existing issues, there has been an increase in people departing from ports for the August 15th holiday.