PM Mitsotakis Introduces Greece's First Comprehensive Public Health and Prevention Programme in Parliament

In a historic address to the Greek Parliament, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a transformative draft law on public health.

Golden Visa Program Attracts Surge in Foreign Investment

The Golden Visa program in Greece has attracted a significant increase in investment from British, American, and Israeli investors over the past year. The program offers residence permits to foreign investors who purchase property in Greece meeting certain criteria. This surge in investment is attributed to factors such as the UK's exit from the European Union and the ongoing war in the wider region.

Sunken Greek Village Resurfaces After 30 Years Due to Record-Breaking Heat and Drought

A sunken Greek village, Kallio, has resurfaced for the first time in 30 years due to record-breaking heat and severe drought. The village, submerged in the late 1970s to create the Mornos reservoir, has reemerged as water levels dropped by 30 percent. This phenomenon highlights the growing impact of climate change on Greece, which has faced its hottest summer on record and widespread water shortages.

Greece to Face Highest Increase in Heat-Related Deaths by Century’s End, Study Warns

Greece is projected to experience the highest increase in heat-related deaths by the end of the century, according to a new study published in *The Lancet*. The research forecasts that a 3ºC rise in global temperatures could triple heat-related mortality rates in southern Europe, with Greece, Italy, Spain, and southern France facing the greatest impacts.

Over 47,000 people died in Europe due to heatwave as Greece struggles with new wildfires

More than 47,000 people died as a direct result of soaring temperatures in 2023, with southern European countries like Greece bearing the brunt of the crisis according to a study published by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) on Monday.

Blazing Heatwave Forces Closure of Greece's Acropolis

Greece sweltered under a brutal heatwave yesterday, mirroring the scorching conditions plaguing Southern Europe. Faced with these extreme temperatures, authorities took decisive action to protect public health. The Acropolis, Greece's most treasured landmark and a major tourist attraction, was closed for several hours. Meteorologists forecast the heatwave to linger for several days, with peak temperatures reaching a scorching 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday and Thursday.

Greek President Inaugurates "Democracy" Exhibition at National Gallery of Art

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou inaugurated the "Democracy" exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, emphasising its importance amid rising challenges to democracy. The exhibition, marking the 50th anniversary of democratic transitions in Southern Europe, opens to the public on Friday and runs until February 2, 2025.

Greece Remains Top European Travel Destination Despite Climate Concerns

Greece remains a top European travel destination, but rising temperatures and heatwaves are causing some travelers to reconsider. The country continues to attract new visitors and ranks highly for visitor loyalty, but experts urge Greece to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure to maintain its appeal.