environment

The seas in Greece hit their warmest level in 40 years in the summer of 2024,  a report by Greek researchers at the universities of Thessaloniki, Aegean, and Thrace has found. The researchers studied temperature reports for the Greek seas from satellites as of 1982 before concluding that the entire …

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Greece signed an agreement on Thursday for the creation of a fund for the green transition of the islands. The Islands Decarbonization Fund targets investments of over 5 billion euros in renewable energy sources, electricity interconnections and water infrastructure on the islands, as well as the reduction of electricity bills …

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Hundreds of dead birds have been spotted on the coastal road of Nafplio – Nea Kios in Argolida, eastern Peloponnese, at midday on Thursday, November 14. According to local media, the dead birds were spotted by residents of the area who informed authorities. Many of the dead birds were run …

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Firefighting forces on Wednesday continued to battle a fire in Vouprasio, Western Achaia in Peloponneseιν to prevent it from reaching the nearby protected forest of Strofylia and the wetland. #πυροσβεστες 🔥#εποχικοι 🆘 🔥Μεγάλη Φωτιά στην Στροφυλία Αχαΐας.Καίγεται ο υδροβιότοπος.Το Δάσος της Στροφυλιάς μαζί με τη λιμνοθάλασσα του Πάπα (Καλόγριας), τη …

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Greece’s Fire Service has announced the extension of the fire ban period in several regions across the country until November 15, 2024. According to a statement, the fire ban period is extended in the following areas: -Attica Region: Central Athens, Northern Athens, Southern Athens, Western Athens, Piraeus, Islands, Eastern Attica …

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Ηundreds of firefighters and volunteers keep battling a wildfire in Xylokastro by Corinth, western Greece, for the third consecutive day. Two local men have died, two firefighters have been injured, over 100 sq. km of forest have burned down, but also houses and agricultural land and , of course, wildlife …

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Two local residents died, two firefighters were injured, houses were burned down, several acres of forest were extinguished and wildlife was killed as a wildfire has been raging near Xylokastro by Corinth in western Greece in the last 24 hours. The charcoal bodies of two men were found in a …

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Eleven Greek environmental groups on Tuesday announced their decision to pool their resources and create an “Alliance for Wildlife” that will seek to preserve and protect biodiversity in Greece. The initiative will strive for the effective protection of both high-profile and less well known important species. The initiative is coordinated …

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Six beaches on the island of Rhodes that were awarded by the International “Blue Flag” Program, were withdrawn from the 2024 national and international list and lost their award, because they either did not organize this year’s swimming season, or did not meet the strict criteria of the Program, as …

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Average temperature in Greece has increased by about 1.5 degrees Celsius in the last 30 years, turning the country into a “hotspot” of the climate change, a study has found. According to the meteo service study, temperature increase has been bigger and quicker  mainly in northern Greece, in areas far …

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A big wildfire has been raging in Platanias by Chania on the island of Crete on Wednesday. The fire broke out around 4 o’ clock in the afternoon in grassland and in an area with reeds near hotels and very close to the houses of the village. At 6 o’ …

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An agreement in principle, which may lead to the implementation of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel underwater electrical interconnection, was reached during consultations between the competent Greek and Cypriot authorities, according to IPTO (Independent Power Transmission Operator) sources. The agreement provides for the issuance of two decisions by the Energy Regulatory Authority of …

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The Central Port Authority of Volos decided on Monday to impose a swimming ban on a large breach front – to the east and west of the wider area of ​​the city of Volos – due to the large quantities of dead fish washed up recently from Lake Karla in …

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A huge operation to clean Xirias stream from hundreds of thousands of dead fish is ongoing and so is the removal of the dead fish from the shores and the port  of Volos as well as the Pagasetic Gulf. and the sea in the city of Volos that has been …

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Local authorities temporarily removed 6 out of a total 11 Blue Flags from beaches along the Volos shores and neighboring area due to the dead fish disaster in Pagasetic Gulf. The decision was taken by the Municipality of Volos on Tuesday. The Blue Flags removal is temporary and the decision …

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The wildfire on Pangaio Mountain in north-eastern Greece continues to rage for sixth consecutive day on Tuesday. The fire is burning down valuable forest and shrubland. Below pictures from Monday night. Δυτικό Παγγαίο τώρα και το απόγευμα… από το Ροδολίβος. Χωρίς αέρα πάμε για τη πέμπτη μέρα…. pic.twitter.com/Typ9DGRA0z — Ioannis …

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Tons of dead fish ended up in the port of Volos and other areas, beaches and shores, of Pagasetic Gulf, central Greece, in the last couple of days, spreading an incredible stench and setting on alarm local authorities, residents and tourists. Angry restaurant, cafes and beach bars owners along the …

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High temperatures and high-velocity summer winds (meltemia) forecast for the next three days raise the threat for fires in four main areas of Greece, Climate Crisis & Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Thursday. The Minister called on citizens to be cautious and refrain from outdoor actions what could …

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Greece’s Civil Protection has issued a warning of very high risk of fires (category 4)  for tomorrow Saturday, August 17, 2024. According to the warning at very high risk are the following regions: Attica Sterea Ellada (Viotia, Evia including the island of Skyros) Southern Aegean (Cyclades islands) Northern Aegean (Lesvos, …

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The newest theory for the fires in Greece: Blame the Romans who massively planted pine trees to put them on fire and destroy the regions they conquered. Excuse me, what? This is the baseless theory of the latest blame-game for the latest fire in north-eastern Attica and Athens that burned …

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