Climate

Greece faces ongoing climate shifts, with northern parts of the country recording higher temperature increases over the last 30 years.

The village that has re-emerged, with the receding water, once had seven shops, serving a bustling community.

Since early 2024, average maximum monthly temperatures have reached the upper limits of the 2013-2023 period, while annual rainfall for 2023 and 2024 remains notably low.

Most of the stormy weather from Boris is forecast for the Ionian islands and northwest of the country, while other areas are on high alert for fires.

Alternative mobility options were also offered for permanent residents and tourists which included buses with zero-emissions, car-sharing and electric scooters that could be selected via an app.

The low pressure front pours heaps of rains on the greater Athens area for roughly an hour

The Civil Protection has issued warnings and recommendations to citizens

Pavlos Mylonas spoke at the annual Energy conference, co-organized by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce and the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics at the Thessaloniki Trade Fair (TIF)

For residential self-consumers with installations up to 10.8 kW, any benefit from excess energy can be applied as a discount on their electricity bill from their provider.

Greece's olive oil prices grew 56% from July 2023 to July 2024. While wholesale prices have started to decline, the cost-savings hasn't been passed-off to consumers yet.

This year, Greece has recorded an unprecedented number of Caretta caretta sea turtle nests, a clear sign that 15 years of dedicated conservation efforts are paying off.

The cities are ranked from the cleanest to the most polluted based on average fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations over the past two calendar years.

A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a 'state of emergency' and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.

Through a social media post, the Director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), Theodoros Kolydas, issued a warning specifically for the southern suburbs of Attica.

While proving to be a relief in many cases, concerns over flooding arose, especially where wildfires scorched forest and brushland this past month

Strong to severe weather could develop across Greece starting late on Thur. with downpours, damaging winds, and the possibility of flooding.

Attica Region authorities say maintenance of Kifissos River is part of a flood prevention plan for the wider Athens area.

No restrictions are necessary yet, experts say, but alternative water sources are being sought and people advised to be mindful.

The Greek solar panel (photovoltaic) industry is on course to set a new record, according to the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies (HELAPCO)

How Greece coped with water scarcity in the past and the challenges posed by climate change