Climate
Athens is forecast to remain sunny with highs of up to 26 degrees, while Thessaloniki can expect some cloud cover and isolated showers in mountainous areas.
Europe’s rainfall is diverging, with wetter north and drier Mediterranean, raising risks of droughts, floods and water stress across southern Europe
Europe’s heat-related deaths are rising, a new Lancet report warns, as Greece and the Mediterranean face growing summer health risks
Unseasonably low temperatures and snowfall across Greece mark one of the coldest early May periods in decades, with record-breaking readings and rare snow even near Athens
From volcanic islands in Greece to Ireland’s ancient fjords and France’s dramatic river landscapes, UNESCO’s latest geoparks highlight Europe’s deep geological history and growing efforts to protect and share its natural heritage with local communities
A new scientific study warns that one of the world’s most important ocean systems may weaken far more sharply this century than previously suggested, raising concern over future climate risks for Europe, the Atlantic region and beyond
The cold snap caused a sudden temperature drop of up to 10 degrees Celsius within just a few hours and significant snowfall in mountainous areas.
Greece faced particularly severe conditions, with an estimated 85% of the population exposed to extreme temperatures approaching or surpassing 40°C. The highest recorded temperature reached 44°C.
