Greece is set to experience stormy weather on Friday, with widespread rain and thunderstorms affecting multiple regions. A slight drop in temperature is expected, while snowfall is forecasted for the mountainous areas. Winds will vary in intensity, reaching up to 6 Beaufort in the south. The unstable conditions will continue through the weekend, with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and occasional snowfall in higher elevations. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts as conditions may be severe in certain areas.
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The Greek Armed Forces will soon deploy four Patroller UAVs from Rhodes and Chrysoupoli, enhancing surveillance across the Aegean, Thrace, and borders with Turkey. Costing €55 million, these French-made drones offer real-time reconnaissance and a low radar signature, with plans for potential armed variants under consideration.
Greece is experiencing a shift in weather as the recent cold spell gives way to rising temperatures, rain, and strong southerly winds. According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), the wettest days will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with winds reaching up to 6 Beaufort. While milder conditions are on the way, northern Greece recorded extreme lows, with temperatures plunging to -9.9°C in Rhodope. Frost remains a concern in some areas, but overall, Greeks can expect warmer yet unsettled weather with periods of heavy rainfall and mountain snowfall.
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Google will conduct 3D mapping across various regions of Greece from February to October 2025 to update its Google Maps and Street View services. The initiative aims to improve map accuracy and offer users a more detailed navigation experience, with privacy measures in place to protect individuals’ data.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis on Christmas Day, emphasising the city’s role in regional stability and energy security. During his visit, he attended a Christmas liturgy, met with military leaders, and greeted border guards at the Kipi Bridge, reaffirming Greece’s commitment to sovereignty, international law, and peaceful coexistence in the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has issued an emergency weather deterioration bulletin for Saturday, December 7, 2024, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to impact various regions across Greece, including the Ionian Islands, Central Greece, and the Aegean Islands. Residents are urged to stay informed and exercise caution.
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The Greek Ministry of Development has approved 271 investment projects, totaling €858 million, expected to create 4,420 new jobs across tourism and manufacturing sectors. Targeted support is directed at areas needing economic boost, including Thessaly, Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and the South Aegean. The Hellenic Development Bank’s DELFI fund will ensure loan access for these projects as part of Greece’s focus on sustainable, balanced growth.
Greece’s Secretary General for Religious Affairs, Giorgos Kalantzis, visited Komotini to meet with Mufti Jihat Khalil and the Muslim Seminary staff, reinforcing the government’s commitment to supporting Thrace’s Muslim community and preserving its heritage.
Following recent severe storms, Greece is set for a mini heatwave, with temperatures rising to 30°C later this week. Meteorologists predict a shift to summer-like conditions from Thursday to Saturday, with clear skies across much of the country. The temporary warm spell will provide a brief return of summer after the recent bout of bad weather.
Greece is bracing for a bout of severe weather, with strong winds, heavy rain, and a significant temperature drop expected from Sunday through Monday. Powerful winds reaching 7-9 Beaufort will impact the Ionian Sea and western Greece on Sunday before sweeping across the country. Meanwhile, northeastern regions will be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures are set to plummet 6-8 degrees Celsius by Monday.
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Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple neighborhoods. Heavy rainfall impacted areas like Chaidari, Petroupoli, and Kypseli, with the fire department receiving over 50 emergency calls for water pumping, tree removals, and elevator rescues. Passengers were trapped in a flooded bus in Galatsi, and a severe weather warning was issued for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Greece on high alert after warning of increased fire risk (risk category 4) is predicted on Monday in the region of Attica and in areas of Central Greece, Peloponnese, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the general secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Greece is on high alert for wildfires with an “Orange” alert issued for multiple regions including Attica, Crete, and parts of Central Greece, Peloponnese, North Aegean, Eastern Macedonia, and Thrace. Authorities are urging extreme caution as the risk of fire is very high.
Greece’s Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrisochoidis, praised the country’s enhanced border security and domestic violence response during a visit to Alexandroupolis. He highlighted improvements at the Evros border and announced new measures to address rising domestic violence, including increased support for victims through safe houses and specialized units.
Greek diplomatic sources have responded to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments on the Muslim minority in Thrace, stressing that their rights are fully respected and that equality before the law prevails. They also addressed Erdogan’s remarks on the Cyprus dispute, reiterating Greece’s commitment to a bizonal, bicommunal federation as the viable solution.
Unstable air masses from the northwestern Balkans will bring heavy rains and thunderstorms to central and northern Greece from tomorrow afternoon until late Thursday.