Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis met with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Net-Zero Emissions, and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra, in Athens on Monday. The two men discussed major European challenges, including green transition, boosting industrial competitiveness, and tax fairness. More specifically, the agenda of talks focused on streamlining EU climate policies and implementing Pillars […]
The Crete-Attica power link is a technological feat: a 1.1 billion euros investment with a capacity of 1 GW.
Last year, the Greek government took the stage as a self-declared guardian of the seas. These grand declarations now float like driftwood in shallow waters
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for eight regions of Greece tomorrow, with the national weather service issuing a severe weather alert.
Greece boosts firefighters and drones to tackle rising wildfire risks, warning of a tough season driven by climate change and extreme weather.
On Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, the converter stations in Attica and Crete, respectively, were energized for the first time.
The court found that the defendants were guilty of multiple environmental crimes, including the intentional sinking of a vessel, discharge of polluting substances, and causing environmental damage for profit.
A wildfire broke out around noon on Monday in a forested area of Ritsona, Chalkida, burning through low vegetation.
The pressing issue of climate change and how the Conference of Parties (COPs) impacts national and regional policies, with a specific focus on Greece, was explored by a panel of speakers, including Deputy Chief Editor of tovima.com, Cheryl Novak, on Thursday in Brussels. The event titled “The EU and Climate Action: From Baku to Belém” […]
The low front, already christened as “Ines”, will also be accompanied by strong to gale-force southerly winds
Once electrified, the Crete-Attica cable is set to secure Crete's energy supply and reduce electricity bills by 550 million euros in Public Service Obligations charges.
The weather in Greece is expected to take a turn for the worst, as a “mini autumn” is forecast in the coming hours with rain and thunderstorms, according to a social media post by meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafilias. He noted that “thermal storms followed by a low-pressure system will bring a mini autumn,” while rain and […]
While northern and central regions will see the brunt of the storms, Athens is expected to face high temperatures and dusty skies, with a chance of localized afternoon showers.
The Athens first instance prosecutor’s office has issued a decision to remove a number of wolves from the mountain range, which overlooks the greater Athens-Piraeaus area from the northwest
The price of water in Greece is set to increase as it will soon include part of the cost for essential infrastructure projects to combat water scarcity.
In support of marine protected areas, David Attenborough says, "If we just let nature take its course, the sea will save itself."
In just three months, Greece's power sector consumed 44% of its available carbon budget for 2025, while emissions from fossil gas plants were the highest in a decade.
The workshop brought together key public figures from Greece alongside representatives from Greek and international companies and organizations.
The capital of Greece has "the perfect mix of conditions for a major wildfire", scientists tell the Financial Times in a special report.
Two waves of dust and heat push temperatures up to 35°C and blanket the country in poor air quality this week