Exhibition: “Greece, Pathways to an Enchanted Land” 8

During her speech on the state of the Union on Wednesday at the European Parliament, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, made special mention of a team of 20 Greek forest rangers, who were sent by Greece to help with the devastating forest fires in the Asturias region, Spain, playing a pivotal role in protecting the village of Genestoso.
The head of the mission, Lieutenant Nikolaos Paisios, was present on Wednesday in the European Parliament plenary session, receiving a standing ovation from MEPs. Von Der Leyen said that it is a great honour to welcome one of these heroes in the parliament, adding that their courage is an inspiration to all.