More than 70 companies have applied for inclusion in an online platform for an out-of-court debt settlement mechanism in the first few hours after the official launch of the platform, according to the first data from the platform's operation, which was launched on Thursday by Economy Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou.

A large wildfire is burning olive trees and forestland in the region between Geras and Plomari in Lesvos since Thursday afternoon was deemed as "very difficult" by fire department officials, due to the strong winds fanning the flames. 

A group called "residents and regulars of Exarchia" has claimed responsibility for the firebomb attack against the residence of State Minister Alekos Flambouraris in the Athens district of Exarchia on August 29.