Expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and his support to those that sustained damage or injuries from the deadly storm that struck parts of Greece overnight, government spokesperson Stelios Petsas on Thursday noted that state services had mobilized immediately, especially in Chalkidiki, ANA reports.
Seven people lost their lives, among them four foreign nationals, while 23 were injured and admitted to hospitals in the Chalkidiki and Thessaloniki areas.
Petsas also promised immediate action to help address the extensive damage inflicted by the storm, including compensation to farmers and said that restoring power will be a priority.
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