natural disasters

Greek Government Launches 2025 Tax Discount Program for Insured Homes

Homeowners in Greece can now apply for a real estate tax (ENFIA) discount if their properties are insured against natural…

16 January 2025

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Highlights Border Protection and European Security at North-South Summit in Finland

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored the importance of border protection as a core component of Europe's migration strategy during the…

23 December 2024

Two Earthquakes Shake Athens Within Two Hours

Athens experienced two minor earthquakes within two hours on Wednesday, with epicentres near Halandri and Agia Paraskevi. The quakes, measuring…

12 December 2024

Greece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister Says

Greece faced 9,500 wildfires in 2023, its hottest and driest year on record, burning nearly 44,500 hectares of land. While…

11 December 2024

Greece Among Low-Risk Travel Destinations for 2025, Report Finds

Greece has been ranked as one of the safest travel destinations for 2025 in the **Global Risk Map 2025**, produced…

10 December 2024

Greek Islands Rhodes and Lemnos Declare State of Emergency After Deadly Storm Bora

A state of emergency was declared on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Lemnos on Monday after a deadly storm…

3 December 2024

Earthquake "rattles" Thessaloniki – Magnitude, epicenter in Halkidiki

A weak earthquake, which was nevertheless felt in areas of Thessaloniki An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale (according…

12 November 2024

Mitsotakis Addresses Parliament on Wildfires and Climate Challenges

In a parliamentary session focused on wildfires, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the importance of the emergency number 112…

23 October 2024

Australia and Greece Launch Stellar Partnership in Space Exploration

Australia and Greece have joined forces in a groundbreaking space exploration partnership. The SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre…

19 October 2024

Earthquake of 4.4 Magnitude Hits Kefalonia

A seismic tremor measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Kefalonia at 3:37 AM. According to the Revised Solution from…

18 October 2024

Greece Ranked Among Top 10 Travel Destinations Most Vulnerable to Natural Disasters

Greece has been ranked ninth among the top 10 travel destinations most vulnerable to natural disasters, according to a survey…

11 October 2024

Wildfire Rages in Corinth: A Never-Ending Nightmare

The wildfire in Corinth continues to rage, with the situation described as "extremely difficult" and firefighting forces now battling the…

2 October 2024

EU Council Approves €101.53 Million in Disaster Relief Aid for Greece

The European Union Council has approved €101.53 million in disaster relief aid for Greece, following severe floods caused by storm…

23 September 2024

Devastating Floods Devastate Central Europe, Leaving Billion-Euro Trail of Destruction

Central Europe is reeling from the catastrophic impacts of Storm Boris, which unleashed some of the worst floods in decades.…

19 September 2024

Portugal Battles Devastating Wildfires as Greece and EU Pledge Support

More than 5,000 firefighters are battling fierce wildfires raging across Portugal, fueled by soaring temperatures and dry conditions. The EU,…

17 September 2024

Devastating Floods Ravage Central Europe, Leaving 16 Dead and Thousands Displaced

Devastating floods continue to plague Central Europe, claiming the lives of 16 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes.…

17 September 2024

Uncontrolled Wildfire in Attica Spreads to Mount Pentelicus, Prompting Evacuations and Emergency Response

Uncontrolled fire in Attica has spread to Mount Pentelicus, prompting the evacuation of nearby villages and hospitals as emergency services…

12 August 2024

Greek Ministers Unveil 'Digispect' App for Assessing Natural Disaster Damage

Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou and Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos launched "Digispect," an app to streamline inspections of buildings damaged…

11 July 2024

Experts Predict Mediterranean Tsunami with 100% Certainty in the Next 30 Years

Experts from UNESCO have issued a 100% certain warning that a tsunami over one metre high will strike the Mediterranean…

5 July 2024

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…

14 June 2024

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