Despite the severity of the problem, the government has yet to implement effective measures to protect Greek producers and consumers.
Particularly vulnerable are island regions and the Attica basin, where crucial thyme habitats are disappearing, compounding the crisis.
A swarm of bees attacked a car on Lesbos on Tuesday, leaving one person unconscious, while a 2 meter snake paid a visit to a home in Thessaloniki
The measures have already been published in the government's official Gazette and are applicable from 2024