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The new strain, called XEC, has already caused the largest wave of cases in the U.S. in two years and is just starting in Europe. No cases have been recorded yet in Greece.

Temperatures in June, July and August 2024 were, on average, higher than the median for the specific day – and for extended periods of time throughout the country

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 new evidence is being considered with caution, as it is based on the testimonies of other children at the Halkidiki summer camp

The list of municipalities which are now declared 'high risk' for West Nile virus has grown from 53 to 62, marking a continual increase in Greece.

The earthquake was felt throughout the entire island, especially in the Hania and Rethymno regions

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded at 19.53 on Monday some four kilometers east, southeast of the town of Vassilika, in northern Evia (Euboea) island. The tremor was felt in the greater Athens area to the southwest and in the Sporades islands to the north of Evia, while significantly shaking the […]

For the past week, thousands of dead freshwater fish have been seen in the Pegasetic Gulf off central Greece and hundreds of dead fish have been washing-up in Volos port. Experts note the freshwater fish may have ended up in the sea after flooding.

Gavdos is grappling with a significant norovirus outbreak that is overwhelming the Greek island's health infrastructure for the second summer in a row. It is confirmed to be caused by norovirus rather than contaminated water, but concerns linger.

Since June 21, 100 cases of the West Nile virus have been recorded in Greece, and health authorities note that the virus' presence in the country is at a 5-year high

The past week there were 771 new hospital admissions due to Covid in Greece, which is less than the previous week and lower than the four week average of 840.

Want to fill your stomach and help the environment while on holiday in Greece? Then it might be time to sample some of the Med's tasty invasive species- the lionfish or blue crab.

Romania tops the list

Regional Governor of Attica Nikos Hardalias assures that specialized personnel are tirelessly working to contain the disease

Additionally, health authorities said the number of deaths from the West Nile Virus in the country reached six for the year so far.

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

Once operational, the new waste plant in the central Macedonia province will process waste created by nearly 65% of the region’s population

Three weeks after goat plague (PPR) was first detected in central Greece, over 10,000 animals have been culled; new nationwide measures aim to slow spread of deadly disease

Over the past week 788 were hospitalized, six were intubated and 35 died on account of Covid-19.

Greece spends 70% less than the European average on pharmaceuticals, and Greek patients face significant challenges accessing pharmaceutical drugs and treatments that are available in the country