Greece will send three firefighting aircraft and a C130 to Israel to help local authorities tackle the disastrous wildfires that have ravaged the country, fuelled by drought, following a phone call between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. 
Netanyahu called Tsipras to request Greece’s assistance. 

Greek minority issues, including those relating to property, are fundamental elements of Greek-Albanian relations, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in a letter sent on Wednesday, replying to questions tabled by MPs on the demolition of Greek minority-owned residences and businesses in Himara, southern Albania.

Southern Aegean governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos received Stamatis Misomikes, the chef from Rhodes that won 2016 European Young Chef award.