Greece is establishing a national high-resolution climate data platform, developed through a partnership among the Academy of Athens, top universities, and the Ministry of Environment and Energy. This innovative project aims to enhance predictive modeling for dealing with extreme weather…
A daring rescue operation unfolded in Mytilene, Greece, as firefighters and local officials worked to save two sheep trapped on a steep cliff for four days. Despite initial efforts by the fire department, it was Deputy Mayor Christos Tsivgoulis who…
The municipality of Florina is spearheading a 20-day beautification initiative, encouraging community participation to enhance the city’s green spaces. Despite challenges like drought, the city has maintained its greenery and aims to elevate the quality of life through artistic expressions…
The appeal hearing against the licensing of a 110 wind turbine project in Ikaria has been postponed again. Seventeen local organizations and the Ikaria municipality challenged a prior negative decision by the Regulatory Authority for Energy. Originally set for November…
The Greek Ministry of Environment has created 34 new scientist positions within the Organization for the Natural Environment and Climate Change (OFYPEKA) to enhance the supervision and protection of marine areas in the Natura 2000 network. Officially announced in the…
Greece has officially approved the establishment of an underwater park in the ‘Lemonopetra’ area of Ikaria. The park covers 163 acres and is managed by the municipality of Fournoi Korseon, which is responsible for safety and environmental protection. The park…
During the European Week for Waste Reduction, the South Aegean Solid Waste Management Authority is raising awareness about food waste under the theme ‘Don’t Feed Waste.’ With 58 million tons of food wasted in Europe in 2021, valued at €132…
In an interview with Bloomberg, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of increased cooperation and resources from Europe for countries facing the brunt of climate change. He noted the urgency for nations to accelerate their climate transformation amid…
From November 18 to 24, Greece will host the fourth edition of ‘Clean Week,’ an awareness campaign backed by the Central Union of Municipalities and Kärcher Greece. Aimed at engaging citizens in environmental initiatives, the event will spotlight the unsung…
Professor Alexandra Gemitzis, an environmental engineer and globally recognized scientist, highlighted the urgent need for an environmental monitoring observatory in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Speaking at a climate change conference in Athens, she warned of significant water loss—8 million cubic…
The municipality of Meteora is completing flood protection projects in the village of Trigona, focusing on cleaning the perimeter ditch and two streams over a total length of 2 kilometers. Mayor Lefteris Avramopoulos emphasized the importance of this program, part…
The Municipality of Parga is continuing its recycling initiative aimed at educating and raising awareness among students, teachers, and parents about waste reduction. The second phase of the program, titled ‘As I Grow, I Will Recycle,’ targets middle and high…
