“Rhodes is on fire for the sixth day. Images of destruction that shock us all. The big mouths about the readiness of the so-called staff state have already collapsed”, says SYRIZA – PS, in a statement.

The main opposition party points out that it has expressed its support for those who are being tested and fighting on the front lines of the fire and its concern for their progress. “This is the time of the great battle for people’s safety and firefighting. To protect the unique natural capital of Rhodes. All available forces must be deployed in an organized manner and there must be effective coordination by the state,” he underlines.

At the same time, he emphasizes that “in the midst of the great natural disaster, the great problem of accommodation, transportation, food and health care for fire victims, residents and tourists emerges”.

SYRIZA notes that “it is necessary to immediately set up a solidarity mechanism with central coordination, registration and networking for the homeless and the displaced residents and tourists with the cooperation of the government, the self-government and the local society. To find available rooms for hosting them in tourist accommodation or in residences, means for their safe transport, food and basic necessities and volunteers. To effectively organize volunteering and the offering of professionals and businesses”. “No one should be left alone and helpless,” he adds.