Greece has been ranked ninth among the top 10 travel destinations most vulnerable to natural disasters, according to a survey by Journo Report and Intersec. The study assessed risks such as earthquake frequency, flood impact, and volcanic activity. Japan topped the list, while Greece’s vulnerability places it among the most at-risk destinations for travellers.
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The wildfire in Corinth continues to rage, with the situation described as “extremely difficult” and firefighting forces now battling the blaze primarily on the ground. The EU has activated its mechanism to provide assistance, including sending firefighting aircraft and launching emergency satellite mapping. The fire has caused significant damage, including the loss of two lives and widespread destruction of forests, crops, and infrastructure.
The European Union Council has approved €101.53 million in disaster relief aid for Greece, following severe floods caused by storm “Daniel” in September 2023. This funding is part of a larger €1.028 billion package from the EU Solidarity Fund, which will also support Italy, Slovenia, Austria, and France in recovering from various natural disasters. The aid includes an advance payment of €25.38 million for immediate assistance to the affected regions, particularly in Thessaly.
Central Europe is reeling from the catastrophic impacts of Storm Boris, which unleashed some of the worst floods in decades. Early estimates indicate economic losses exceeding €1 billion, painting a grim picture of the disaster’s toll. Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania are among the hardest hit nations, grappling with widespread destruction.
More than 5,000 firefighters are battling fierce wildfires raging across Portugal, fueled by soaring temperatures and dry conditions. The EU, Greece, and other nations have pledged support as the fires have tragically claimed the lives of at least three people, including a firefighter.
Devastating floods continue to plague Central Europe, claiming the lives of 16 people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. The Danube River, surging at an alarming rate of one meter per day, threatens to unleash further devastation
Uncontrolled fire in Attica has spread to Mount Pentelicus, prompting the evacuation of nearby villages and hospitals as emergency services work tirelessly to combat the rapidly spreading blaze. With strong winds expected to worsen conditions, residents are urged to follow official instructions for their safety.
Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou and Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos launched “Digispect,” an app to streamline inspections of buildings damaged by natural disasters, enabling faster, safer assessments by civil engineers.
Experts from UNESCO have issued a 100% certain warning that a tsunami over one metre high will strike the Mediterranean within the next 30 years. The tsunami, triggered by an earthquake on the Averroes fault beneath the Alboran Sea, could hit the Spanish coast in as little as 21 minutes, leaving residents with minimal time to evacuate.
ATHENS, Greece A scorching heatwave, potentially the earliest ever recorded in Greece, has gripped the…
“A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the popular Greek island of Rhodes on Wednesday evening, as a heat warning remained in effect… According to a spokesperson from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was likely felt as a light vibration by people in the vicinity of the epicenter. However, they stated that significant damage was not anticipated based on preliminary seismic data.”
The Greek government has announced that it will rehire 2,500 seasonal firefighters for the 2024…
Affected by last summer’s wildfires and Storm Daniel, livestock farmers in specific Greek regions will…
The impressive possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in terms of the accurate forecast of extreme weather…
A Greek government task force visited the island of Crete on Sunday after deadly flash…
With predictions that “around 30 percent of Greece could be threatened with desertification” over the next few decades, scientists have developed an innovative algorithm tool for drought assessment and forecasting that will help to facilitate and prioritise measures designed to help mitigate Greece’s worst future water shortages.
Greece has benefited, mostly in terms of being able to command a higher price for…
Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will be highlighting the issue of immigration at a dinner…