The Deputy Minister of Finance, Theodoros Skylakakis, spoke about the impact of the climate crisis and the pandemic on the economy, as well as the support for the residents of Northern Evia. “Some indicators we have from the turnover and the industrial production, and exports, are positive. For the third quarter, tourism has gone better than we expected. We are better than expected and I believe that then the investment wave that has begun will carry the economy in the near future,” said Mr. Skylakakis. “The main burden of the climate crisis, of which I believe this year’s fires were a part, will require serious investment in prevention. Some funds are fully foreseen, such as for Civil Protection. Others will need to be reallocated from the Recovery Fund. Therefore, I believe that these needs can be met. ” As Mr. Skylakakis said, the pandemic has cost our country 40 billion euros, while for the issues of fires an extraordinary budget of 500 million euros was earmarked. There is no d