Pedestrian paths in Madeira have been closed due to adverse weather conditions. The IPMA recommends that residents and visitors avoid risky behavior, and Civil Protection advises adopting preventive measures.

Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming fire season, emphasizing a clear and strict institutional framework.

Approximately 50 passengers were evacuated from a train that stopped between Portbou and Figueres in Spain. Civil Protection activated a pre-alert, and the successful transfer allowed the journey to resume without injuries.

Minister Božinović emphasized civil protection as a pillar of Croatia's security and resilience, praising the dedication of its members during challenging times.

Civil Protection in the Canary Islands has activated its highest alert level due to a deep low-pressure system affecting the islands, leading to a state of emergency declared in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria.

A Greek MP criticized the Civil Protection agency, advocating for permanent staff, adequate resources, and a comprehensive plan.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking from Alexandroupolis, emphasized significant changes in Civil Protection and the new 'Active Battle' institutional framework recently passed by Parliament.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for an in-depth reform of the National Civil Protection Culture in Senegal.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 FEB - As part of the agreements between Prime Minister Meloni and President Zelensky, ten high-power electric generators donated by the Department of Civil Protection have arrived in Ukraine from Italy. Ambassador Carlo Formosa emphasized that mobile generators are a resource that can be activated immediately, capable of providing energy where and when it is needed: "As with the ongoing shipment of over 300 boilers, Italy continues to stand by the Ukrainian people with concr...

A search has been launched in Sarajevo for 73-year-old Hasija Purivatra, who was reported missing by the Civil Protection Service of Novi Grad Sarajevo Municipality.

The mayor of Lemnos, Eleonora Georga, sent a request to the Secretary General of Civil Protection, Nikos Papaevstathiou, asking for the entire island to be declared a 'State of Civil Protection Emergency' due to extensive damage from severe weather and floods.

Lisbon has revised its Civil Protection Plan, updating the 2019 document to include new alert systems, meeting points, and measures for companion animals. The revision follows 2,057 incidents recorded during recent severe weather.

Romania's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) is preparing for 'Civil Protection Week 2026,' which will conclude with a nationwide siren drill on 'Siren Wednesday.'

The Directorate for Protection and Rescue (DZS) and the Voluntary Firefighting Society (DPD) 'Arhangel' from Bitola conducted a two-day exercise in Bitola and near the 'St. George' monastery to mark World Civil Protection Day.

Several residential buildings were attacked in the city of Manama, Bahrain, authorities confirmed. Civil protection teams are on the ground conducting extinguishing operations.

Portugal's District Civil Protection Commission has deactivated the emergency flood plan for the Médio Tejo region, as the river returns to its normal course. The river flow in Almourol is now significantly lower than its peak.

A new draft law on housing assistance in Greece aims to significantly reduce the time between a disaster and support for affected citizens, featuring full digitalization of procedures, as presented by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for an in-depth reform of the National Civil Protection Culture.

A Civil Protection and Veitur exercise in Iceland exposed critical security flaws in the capital region's main water source, Gvendarbrunna, demonstrating that a diesel spill from a car accident could cause water shortages lasting months or even years.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - President Sergio Mattarella on Monday visited Niscemi, the Sicilian town hit by a dramatic landslide last month. The head of State went on a tour to assess the damage, escorted by Mayor Massimiliano Conti and Civil Protection Department Chief Fabio Ciciliano. The landslide destroyed some homes and left others perilously perched on the precipice of a cliff, meaning over 1,500 people had to be evacuated. The landslide continued after the initial earthfall and Ciciliano h...

In addition to Elektro Maribor, firefighters, road and utility services, and civil protection also had a lot of work clearing the aftermath of the weekend's snow damage.

The Mayor of Lemnos has requested that the entire island be declared a state of civil protection emergency due to widespread damage caused by severe weather.

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci announced that the Italian cabinet has approved over one billion euros to address the damage caused by a cyclone and in Niscemi.

The President of the Regional Government of Madeira criticized the state for failing to provide promised aerial resources for civil protection, announcing plans to invest in fire-fighting drones and AI.

A broad inter-ministerial meeting was held in Greece to prepare for the upcoming fire season. The meeting, convened by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefalogiannis, included representatives from relevant ministries.

On the occasion of March 1st, Protection and Rescue Day in Montenegro and International Civil Protection Day, a ceremony was held at Villa "Gorica" dedicated to the members of the protection and rescue system, their…

Portuguese parishes (freguesias) are advocating for their inclusion in a national support line for infrastructure, arguing their proximity to citizens makes them suitable for providing aid and requesting more civil protection training.

German civil defense services are promoting an 'active reserve' model, with the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) reminding citizens to maintain a 10-day food supply for crises like floods or power outages.

Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection presented a new bill for housing assistance, aiming to drastically reduce the time between a disaster and support for affected citizens through full digitalization of processes.

Civil Protection has activated a pre-alert due to a leak of refrigerated liquid argon, a non-toxic gas, from a train in La Llagosta, Spain. Operations are underway to inspect the convoy.

The municipal community of Kardamaina on the island of Kos has been declared a state of civil protection emergency due to severe damage caused by bad weather, which hit the island on February 16 with strong winds.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - President Sergio Mattarella on Monday visited Niscemi, the Sicilian town hit by a dramatic landslide last month. The head of State went on a tour to assess the damage, escorted by Mayor Massimiliano Conti and Civil Protection Department Chief Fabio Ciciliano. The landslide destroyed some homes and left others perilously perched on the precipice of a cliff, meaning over 1,500 people had to be evacuated. The landslide continued after the initial earthfall and Ciciliano h...

Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister acknowledges issues within the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) and emphasizes the need for greater transparency and open handling of mistakes.

The Mayor of Limnos, Eleonora Georga, has requested that the entire island be declared in a state of civil protection emergency due to extensive flooding and water shortages in Myrina.

Greece's Minister of Civil Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, has acknowledged the issue of prison overcrowding and announced plans to construct eight new prisons.