A wildfire raging in Koropi, south of Athens, is suspected to be arson. Firefighters discovered video evidence showing an arsonist setting fire to dry weeds, according to Climate Crisis Minister Kikilias. The footage, along with a fuel container found near the fire’s origin, suggests the blaze was not solely caused by weather conditions.
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Cyprus has recorded a second death from heatstroke during a severe heatwave exceeding 40°C. The extreme weather has hampered firefighting efforts, leading to significant forest damage and evacuations in threatened communities.
Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed closely at 43.1°C. The average high temperature nationwide was 36.1°C, with over 228 weather stations recording temperatures above 37°C.
Forecast data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicts that this summer…
The European Union’s ambitious goal of generating 35% of its electricity from wind power by…
Greece has introduced a new tax for tourists this year. Called a “climate crisis resilience…
The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection described those who stated blazes as…
The US State Department announced that special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been first…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been first…
Figs have been popular in the Mediterranean since ancient times; reported to have been first…
Greece’s President Prokopis Pavlopoulos signed a declaration with another 31 heads of state and government,…
The great local weather leaves expats wanting to stay in Greece forever and we are…
