Greece
West Nile virus cases in Greece continue to surge
West Nile virus spreading in Greece, with 55 cases and 8 deaths in 2024. Cases have increased significantly from 2023.
Enhancing Greek Air Defense Against Strategic Threats
Greece accelerates air defense decisions due to regional military confrontations and threats.
Santorini authorities concerned about overtourism
Debate intensifies over overtourism impact on Santorini; restrictions proposed.
Santorini faces overbuilding and overtourism crisis
Santorini faces overbuilding and overtourism crisis, demanding urgent action for sustainability.
Greece introduces ‘growth-oriented’ six-day working week
While companies in countries worldwide are considering shorter working weeks, Greece has taken an unorthodox step by permitting employees to work a…
Greece battles wildfire on Kos island for second day
Greek firefighters battle island wildfires, evacuees return as blaze subsides. Prime Minister warns of dangerous summer ahead.
Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives
Dangerous heatwaves are scorching cities worldwide, with record-breaking temperatures and deadly effects, intensified by climate change.
Hot weather in Greece leads to increased casualties
Several tourists have died in Greece due to extreme heat.
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after worse than expected EU vote result
Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet after election disappointment, vows corrective action.
Greece closes more ancient tourist sites as heatwave persists
Greece faces heatwave, closes tourist sites, schools, and nurseries for safety measures.
Greece Braces for First Heatwave of the Season
Greece faces a severe heatwave, raising wildfire risk and prompting measures such as school closures and remote work for civil servants.
Greece says sanctioned tankers pose rising environmental risk in Mediterranean
Unregulated tankers sidestepping Western sanctions are posing a bigger risk to the Mediterranean region and Greece is undertaking more protective measures to…