Climate

The issue is not limited to people taking souvenirs back from their holidays; in fact, scientists warn that the global demand for sand is spiraling out of control.

The goal is to assist local municipalities in managing water resources more effectively, not only by increasing supply through projects but also by improving demand management, such as enhancing storage and reducing losses, which can reach up to 40%.

First respondents managed to initially put the blaze under control on Wednesday, preventing it from engulfing residences and spreading to other areas.

The quake occurred at 10:23 am (local time) 11 kilometers southeast of the small port village Kaloi Limenes

New legislation in Greece foresees stricter sentences and higher penalties for those found guilty of arson.

Greece's carbon dioxide storage initiatives attract local and international interest, driven by EU decarbonization policies and industry needs

The Dutch non-profit Healthy Seas has identified 150 possible locations of ghost fish farms and related waste along Greece's coastline, and is working to clean it up

Salinization of the water supply in the northern Greece coastal region of Halkidiki has been a problem for years, and it is getting worse.

Worst blaze again erupts on large island of Evia, specifically in the south-central part

The blaze in Evia was raging for two days

The European Environment Agency characterizes Athens' air quality as 'moderate'

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

11 planes are assisting the efforts of the sizeable firefighting forces operating in the Kymi-Aliveri municipality

The call for proposals, expected this autumn, targets Greek islands and will support hybrid systems that address both water scarcity and renewable power generation.

By the middle of the coming week, temperatures will return to seasonal averages of around 35°C for maximum temperatures

A cooler air mass early next week will gradually replace the current high pressure front, leading to instability and mostly afternoon storms

Data released by Climatebook.gr shows that sea surface temps in the Med are as much as 6 degrees above normal in some areas, but that the Meltemi's cooling effect on the Aegean sea has kicked-in

Greece’s Civil Protection authority has issued a high fire risk for the coming days as an extended heatwave continues.

Linking grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, ie mainland Europe, of geopolitical importance for EU; Cypriot concerns cited costs to consumers

The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.