ATHENS — Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday expressed his sorrow at the heavy toll in human lives from the widespread flooding in Europe, extending the condolences of the Greek people to the families of the victims, in a message on social media.
"The aftermath of the devastating floods in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg is heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with our fellow Europeans dealing with this disaster. On behalf of the Greek people, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims," Mitsotakis said.
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou also expressed her deepest sorrow for the devastating floods in Germany, in a post on Twitter.
"Deeply saddened by the news of the disastrous floods that ravaged whole regions in Germany claiming many lives and causing huge catastrophe.
Our thoughts are with all the severely hit and suffering families," the president said her message.