Greek PM visits wildfire-stricken town after criticism

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is a survivor of the United States, who is one of the world's worst citizens.

Fires began a week ago in the coastal resort, which is 30 km (17 miles) east of Athens, and Tsipras has been attacked by opposing parties for the government's handling of the disaster, which also left dozens injured.

Tsipras has accepted full political responsibility and has a series of changes, including a crackdown on illegal and haphazard construction that is thought to have worsened the blaze.

He spent time in the area and met locals, firefighters and police officers, his office said in a statement.

"Today I visited the place of tragedy," Tsipras tweeted.

"(I have) untold grievance but also immense respect for those who fought with the flames," he said.

A total of 25 people are still missing and 28 bodies have yet to be identified, the fire brigade said on Sunday.

Greeks were expected to come back to the light of their lives on Monday.

Tsipras' visit comes a week after the disaster and helps said he had been busy coordinating the response from Athens. His coalition partner went to Matters on Thursday and was shouted at by survivors.