The Greek Civil Protection services and Fire department have been placed on heightened operational readiness, as the latest weather bulletin predicts warm air masses moving into the country in the coming days. The weather conditions are conducive to a high risk of wildfires
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Ground and aerial forces are taking part in the efforts to extinguish the flames, includoing 42 firefighters with 12 vehicles, 2 teams of foot patrol units, 5 aircraft, and 1 helicopter.
High fire risk persists in Greece as temperatures set to reach 37°C over the weekend and strong northerly winds continue.
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Agency said global total temperatures were 1.52 degrees Celsius above historical averages in May, making it the warmest on record
The current year is expected to experience the hottest summer in recent decades
The high temperatures are expected to recede next week
Forecasts cite temperatures ranging from 33C to 36C on Sunday, rising from Monday onwards
China stands out in REN21's analysis as the sole nation witnessing a consistent increase in electricity's share of energy consumption, rising from 20% to 30% between 2011 and 2021.
Warm front to hit Greece over the weekend sending temperatures soaring for the first days of June.
Other EU member-states with top bathing waters included Croatia, Cyprus, and Austria
Increased cloudiness IS expected until midday in the greater Athens-Piraeus area
In efforts to clamp down on beach and shoreline use violations, the Greek government is now also engaging the public through the ‘MyCoast’ app
Countries across Europe will be feeling the heat in the coming days with temperatures set to soar past the seasonal average
Wind and solar power have become so economically viable that they're now unprofitable for investors, but a boon for Greek families and businesses.
Archelon reports that loggerhead turtle nests have already been found in Zakynthos and Crete, which is the earliest on record
The EU's GDP remained stable with a marginal 0.2% increase in fourth quarter of 2023.
Prompted by climate change, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said more than 2 billion euros would be channeled into strengthening civil protection infrastructure.
The photo was taken in the Goudi neighborhood in eastern Athens with a backdrop of Mount Hymettus