As of December 11, 2024, both tracks in the Tempi tunnel have reopened following extensive repairs from damage caused by the severe Bora weather on December 1. The Hellenic Railways Organization (ΟΣΕ) confirmed that all safety systems, particularly signaling and…
The Municipality of Florina has submitted a request for a state of emergency due to the severe impacts of the recent Bora weather system, which caused substantial damage, including roof collapses on livestock farms. Mayor Vasilis Giannakis stated that the…
Ignatios Kaitetis, the mayor of Pylaia-Chortiatis, has lodged a complaint with the Thessaloniki Public Prosecutor’s Office, seeking a criminal investigation into the failures of DEDDIE following ongoing power outages affecting hundreds of households after the severe weather events caused by…
The Greek government, represented by spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, addressed the severe weather caused by Bora and highlighted Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s visit to the UK. The newly inaugurated Thessaloniki Metro was described as a symbol of progress, with plans for…
Greek Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security, Kostas Karagounis, addressed the recent severe weather conditions caused by Bora and proposed changes to the minimum wage system in an interview on ERTNews. He emphasized the need for enhanced infrastructure to…
Alexander Koliadis, the Mayor of Rhodes, has requested the government to declare a state of emergency due to the significant damage caused by the severe weather event known as ‘Bora’. A coordination meeting was held to assess the situation and…
On December 2nd, schools will be closed in various municipalities across Greece, including Pylea-Chortiatis and Kalamaria, due to extreme weather caused by Bora. The closures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff and to allow for assessments and…
The Bora weather phenomenon is currently affecting Greece, causing significant issues especially on the islands of Limnos and Rhodes. One fatality has been reported in Limnos, while authorities in Rhodes have implemented a 24-hour vehicle circulation ban on road networks….
Severe weather conditions in Thessaloniki, Greece, caused disruptions in metro services due to heavy rains at several stations. Water inundated platforms at Venizelou, Universities, and Papafi stations, prompting officials to place warning signs. Some elevators and escalators were temporarily out…
