climate crisis

Wildfires in Greece: Experts Reveal How Extreme Weather is Hitting the Mediterranean Hard

Greece is battling severe forest fires intensified by extreme weather. Dr. Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens notes…

6 months ago

Athens Beachgoers Shocked and Saddened by Greenpeace Sand Sculpture

In a striking visual protest against environmental destruction, Greenpeace unveiled a powerful sand sculpture on one of Athen's most crowded…

6 months ago

Greek and British Ministers Strengthen Cooperation on Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

Greek Climate Crisis and Citizen Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with British Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty on…

6 months ago

Kos, Chios, and Geraki Fires Extinguished; High Fire Risk Anticipated for Wednesday

Firefighters extinguished fires on Kos, Chios, and in Geraki, Crete, but remain vigilant.

7 months ago

Copernicus Deployed to Assess Attica Fire Damage

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated to assess the damage caused by recent forest fires in Attica.

7 months ago

Minister Urges Vigilance as Greece Faces Heightened Forest Fire Risk

Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias issued a stern warning on Friday, urging citizens to remain vigilant and…

7 months ago

Greece Braces for Extreme Fire Risk with Red Alert in Attica Today

Greece faces an extreme fire risk with Attica on red alert for the first time in June, expecting 40°C temperatures…

7 months ago

PM Mitsotakis Heads New Cabinet Meeting, Emphasises Dynamic Restart and Reforms

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened a meeting of Greece's new Cabinet at the Maximos Mansion, emphasizing a dynamic restart after…

8 months ago

Greece Braces for “Climate Crisis” as Record Heatwave Sparks Wildfire Fears

ATHENS, Greece A scorching heatwave, potentially the earliest ever recorded in Greece, has gripped the nation, sending temperatures soaring towards…

8 months ago

Greece, Jordan, and Australia Aid Cyprus in Battling Wildfire

Aircraft from Greece, Jordan, and Australia are aiding Cypriot authorities in battling a wildfire in Paphos, believed to have started…

8 months ago

Very High Fire Risk Alert Issued for Three Greek Regions

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a very high fire risk alert for three regions in Greece. Residents…

8 months ago

Greek Hoteliers Highlight Infrastructure Issues Over Overtourism

During the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s 2nd Regional Conference held in Heraklion, Crete, on Tuesday, Federation President Yiannis Hatzis emphasized that…

8 months ago

Greek Prime Minister Condemns Iran’s Attack on Israel; Urges Vigilance Amid Early Wildfire Season

In a Sunday address, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis strongly denounced Iran's recent attack on Israel, labelling it as "extremely…

10 months ago

Double-digit increase in hotel bookings and airline seats in the South Aegean in 2024

The South Aegean Region has a double-digit increase in hotel bookings and airline seats in 2024. The "EU Tourism: Resilience…

10 months ago

New Greek Initiatives to Combat Wildfires

Greek authorities unveiled new strategies on Thursday aimed at addressing the recurring issue of wildfires that frequently plague the nation,…

11 months ago

Greek government to rehire 2,500 seasonal firefighters for 2024

The Greek government has announced that it will rehire 2,500 seasonal firefighters for the 2024 fire season. The announcement was…

11 months ago

The storm “Avgi” has already made its presence felt in Attica, with the phenomena expected to peak at night.

While several areas in Greece - such as Euboea and Crete - have already turned white, snow is expected to…

1 year ago

Climate Crisis Minister Kikilias attends handover ceremony to Fire Service’s new leadership

A ceremony for the handover of the Hellenic Fire Service to its new leadership was held on Friday at the…

1 year ago

PM Mitsotakis: The climate crisis is dangerous and threatening for all

"The climate crisis is dangerous and threatening for all. The answer must be given by everyone," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…

1 year ago

Greece’s Climate Crisis Minister slams “arsonist scum”

The Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection described those who stated blazes as "arsonist scum" as firefighters battle…

1 year ago