August 1, 2023
environment
A total of 1,470 wildfires occurred in the month of July, Civil Protection and Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday. These wildfires burned 470,000 acres, the meteo service of the National Observatory of Athens said in a report evaluating the impact of the heatwave in July 2023. In …
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July 31, 2023
FEATURED, weather
The very high temperatures in the recent 2-week heatwave, in addition to the record temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius set at the meteorological stations and the stress they caused to the largest part of the population, also significantly affected the temperature on the surface of the Greek seas by as …
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July 31, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Very high temperatures are expected as of the end of this week in large parts of Greece, the meteo service of the National Observatory of Athens announced on Monday. “A further increase in temperatures is expected in the next few days in a large part of the country, with the …
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July 28, 2023
FEATURED, weather
The 15-day heatwave that ended on Wednesday evening, July 26, was the longest one recorded in the country, the National Observatory of Athens’ weather service Meteo.gr has said. The heatwave comprised three phases: from July 12 to 15 from July 18 to 23 from July 23 to 26 with last …
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July 26, 2023
Economy, FEATURED, weather
Outdoor work, including delivery services, is prohibited at the peak of the heat hours due to the extreme high temperatures on Wednesday, July 26 2023, The ban applies to private sector from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and in regions where temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius. These areas are: Attica, …
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July 24, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena for the next days, Tuesday to Thursday, July 25-27, 2023. The warning refers to the third wave of heatwave CLEON that has been striking Greece on and off since July 12. The prolonged heatwave been plaguing Greeks …
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July 24, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Record maximum temperature was recorded on Sunday, July 23, in Gythio, south Peloponnese. It is the 4th highest temperature recorded in Greece. A new maximum temperature record was recorded on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in the network of automatic weather stations of the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr. The …
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July 22, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY updated again its Emergency Weather Bulletin on Saturday warning of temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius in the shade on Sunday, July 23, and the third wave of heatwave CLEON in the following days. In summary: On Saturday 22-7-2023 and Sunday 23-7-2023 a new heat …
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July 21, 2023
FEATURED, Social, Society, weather
Α 46-year-old man from Halkida has suffered a heatstroke and died after he was making deliveries for a local tavern at the peak of the heat, He is possibly the first victim of the heatwave that hits Greece since last week. The victim of a heatstroke was admitted to Halkida …
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July 20, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
The Culture Ministry announced on Thursday that operating hours of archaeological sites in Greece are being modified due to the heatwave with temperatures up to 44 degrees Celsius. Visitors will not allow visitors from 12 noon until 05:30 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday, July 20-23, 2023. “In the event of …
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July 19, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY upgraded to RED ALERT its emergency bulletin on Wednesday, warning of a heatwave in the next days, Thursday-Sunday, July 20-23,that will be followed by a another one in the following week. The worst days with temperatures up to 44 degrees Celsius are forecast to be …
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July 18, 2023
Archeology, Culture
The union of guards at archaeological sites has decided to launch a series of work stoppages during the peak hours of the heatwave affecting the country in the next days. The work stoppages will obviously shut down archaeological sites on certain hours during July 20-23, 2023. The Panhellenic Union of …
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July 17, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Athens Surreal captured the “impacts” of the heatwave in the Acropolis and other archaeological sites in an imaginative way. The “impacts” have been created with the help of artificial intelligence and have been posted on Instagram. In the pictures published by Athens Surreal, the Parthenon can be seen melting …
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July 15, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED, weather
The Culture Ministry announced that the Acropolis of Athens will remain closed to public several hours also on Sunday, July 16, 2023, due to the ongoing heatwave. Last entrance is will be allowed at 11:30 a.m., while the spectacular ancient monument will resume operation again at 5;30 p.m., state-run news …
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July 15, 2023
Archeology, Culture, weather
The Acropolis of Athens, Knossos and other archaeological sites on the island of Crete will be temporarily closed to public for several hours on Saturday, July 15, 2023, as the heatwave that hits Greece reaches its peak with temperatures over 41 degrees Celsius also in the Greek capital. As announced …
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July 14, 2023
weather
The Ministry of Environment and Energy have advised motorists to only fill up their vehicles after sunset due to the heatwave hitting Greece with temperatures way over 40 degrees Celsius. The Ministry has also urged motorists to reduce the use of cars in the morning and at noon and use …
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July 14, 2023
weather
Temperatures of over 80 degrees Celsius in parked cars in Athens have been detected by thermal cameras as the heatwave “Cleon” peaks over the , with maximum temperatures reaching up to 42-43 degrees Celsius in places. Images taken with thermal cameras and drone and uploaded by EnternityGR on Facebook place …
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July 14, 2023
FEATURED, weather
Greece National Meteorological Service EMY updated its RED ALERT heatwave warning on Friday, July 14, 2023. The Emergency Hazardous Weather Bulletin issued on Monday (10-07-2023) with a.a.4 and which refers to the heat wave causing heat conditions called CLEON is updated according to the latest forecast data. Video: hot air …
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July 14, 2023
Archeology, Culture, weather
The Acropolis of Athens will be closed to public for several hours on Friday, July 14, as the heatwave that hits Greece reaches its peak with temperatures over 41 degrees Celsius also in the Greek capital. Friday morning, a tourist fainted apparently due to the heat, while on the Acropolis …
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July 13, 2023
weather
26 weather stations in Greece registered on Thursday temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius in areas of Athens and Attica, Larissa in central Greece and Viotia as a prolonged heatwave hits the country. The heatwave started on Wednesday and temperatures rose further on Thursday, 13. July 2023, throughout the country. …
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