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Earth News

Greece hit by extreme heat stress and 'critical' wildfire risk

The meteorological service announced that Thursday and Friday are the most difficult days due to the heat stress from persistent high temperatures.

Earth News

Greece unveils national plan to tackle worsening water scarcity

The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity

Cyprus

Cyprus heatwave alert: Temperature set to rise to 41°C

The heatwave is expected to subside from Friday onwards.

Earth News

Greek PM announces two national marine parks in Ionian and Aegean Seas

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

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Greece

Hundreds of migrants reach Greek island of Crete amid rising smuggling

Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa.

Travel News

Greece introduces new €20 cruise tax for Mykonos and Santorini

Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.

Earth News

Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns

The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.

Health news

Greece wants to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

Travel News

Corfu aims to attract wealthy tourists to avoid over-tourism

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

Health news

Greek authorities on alert after man dies of rare tick-borne illness

A 72-year-old man in Greece died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a viral illness that spreads through tick bites.

Health news

Greece introduces new tobacco rules to minimise risks to children

The Greek bill comes as other member states put pressure on the European Union to raise tobacco taxes.

Europe News

More than 100 Greek firefighters battle major wildfire on Chios island

Evacuations are underway on the Aegean island of Chios as wildfires continue to spread through the area for a second day.

Health news

Summer swimming: Most of Europe's waters safe to bathe in, report says

Some 95 per cent of coastal waters in Greece and Cyprus are safe for swimming, a new report has found.

Health news

Greek authorities step up information campaign to combat drownings

Almost 400 people drown in Greece's seas and swimming pools every year, with the absence of a lifeguard cited as one of the main causes.

Europe News

Stefanos Kasselakis announces new party in Greece after leaving Syriza

The leader of Greece's main SYRIZA opposition party has stepped down and launched a new party, without even giving it a name.

Greece

As EU elections loom, Greek islanders want to see their vote count

Many on the Greek island of Milos say they don't care about upcoming European elections as they feel it will have little impact on their daily life. Yet, others want EU officials to do more.

Space

Adrianos Golemis first Greek to succeed in ESA tests for astronauts

Golemis has passed the European Space Agency test to become an astronaut, making him the first Greek to do so.

Greece

Greek farmers struggle to rebuild after devastating wildfires

Farmers in Greece who have lost their crops after the catastrophic wildfires say rebuilding their lives will take many years

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