Climate

In 2022, land roughly the size of Corsica was scorched by wildfires across the EU

Snowfall in many areas in northern Greece

Meteorologists are warning of a significant low pressure front expected to pass through most of Greece over the coming weekend, accompanied by heavy rain and the first snowfall in many parts of the country. The expected intensity of the storm front has also earned it a code name, “Alexis”, in this case. The snowfall, in […]

Significant drop in temperatures across the country and even snowfall in northern Greece over the weekend

Supporting Slovenia and Greece in climate change adaptation and risk prevention is a key priority of the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy programmes.

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), which manages the largest and busiest port in Greece, this week announced the first five shore power connection slots for ferry boats. Another four slots at the nearby cruise ship terminal in Piraeus are also on the drawing board, part of the PPA’s promised efforts at “energy transition” and reducing carbon emissions. […]

Only 5 weeks of drinking water remain for the island's capital city of Heraklion, as well as for Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos

Meteorologists on Tuesday referred to a “temporary, but serious” weather deterioration throughout much of the Balkans

“We need a global phasing out of fossil fuels and an energy sector predominantly free of fossil fuels well ahead of 2050. We also have to make sure that global emissions peak by 2025 and start to drop thereafter,” says Leena Ylä-Mononen, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA) in her interview with Greek daily To Vima ahead of COP28.

Local Rain is Forecast for Attica

The 'butterfly island' has risen significantly in popularity over the past few years

Lidl Hellas will mainly put the investment towards logistics centers

A severe weather forecast for Friday and Saturday was issued in Greece on Thursday, with heavy rains, severe thunderstorms, hail and frequent lightning strikes cited. The inclement weather will first commence in the Ionian islands and western Greece mainland, gradually moving westward to central and northern mainland then towards the Aegean. Strong southerly winds reaching […]

The cost of olive oil has increased more than two-fold since last year and is estimated to hit 25 euro per liter due to anticipated low production levels and bad weather

A rare red aurora was reported across the night sky of much of northern Greece, Bulgaria and Italy, as earth experiences a strong geomagnetic storm that causes the northern lights to travel unusually far from the north pole

East Med Country Experiences Unseasonable Balmy Weather in South; Autumn in North

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities before their departure

The Tremor was Followed by a 3.7 Aftershock

Twelve "Special and important works of national level" are underway in the Attica basin to prevent flooding, with most set to be delivered over the next few years

In Athens, the average monthly maximum temperature deviation was +1.9°C, with 25 out of 31 days warmer than the seasonal averages