The General Secretary of Civil Protection announced a state of emergency for the Municipal Units of Corfu and Achilleion following a request from Central Corfu’s Mayor, Stefanos Poulimenos. This initiative aims to address urgent needs and manage the consequences of…
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Saudi Arabia from December 2-4 at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in strategic areas including defense, security, energy transition, and connectivity. Discussions are…
Olive oil production in Greece is projected to rise this year, reaching 200,000 to 250,000 tons nationwide, up from 100,000 to 120,000 tons last year. In Kos specifically, production is estimated at 600 tons, bolstered by better quality olives due…
A virtual event hosted by the Greens-Ecology group on November 14, 2024, will address sustainable water management practices in Greece. Experts including journalist Makis Exarchopoulos and environmental scientist Christina Kontaxi will discuss issues like the ecological restoration of Lake Karla…
Waterschappen in Groningen are voicing concerns over a ban on flail mowers set to take effect in January 2025, believing it could ultimately harm biodiversity and lead to unnecessary expenses. While the Dutch government argues that these machines kill too…
On November 8, representatives from Water Europe, a network of public water authorities and research institutions, visited the revitalization projects of the ancient Hadrian’s aqueduct in Chalandri, Greece. Delegates from seven European countries examined both the historic sedimentation tank and…
The Chania Municipal Council has formally rejected the government’s plan for the mandatory merging of water utilities, deeming it unconstitutional and detrimental to local governance. Mayor Panagiotis Simandireakis highlighted concerns over the proposed legislative changes by the Ministry of Environment,…
