The last decade has been marked by record temperatures, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and extreme heat that is becoming the new normal.
The study finds Greece could cut emissions sharply by 2050 with coordinated energy, land and water policies, but warns major governance gaps remain.
Despite heavy rainfall, Athens’ reservoirs remain critically low, prompting continued water-shortage warnings.
A new climate study ranks Greece among Europe’s most heat-vulnerable countries, forecasting longer and more frequent heatwaves as global warming accelerates across the continent.
Hellenic Train, the private rail operator, on Saturday announced that rail service between the Larissa and Leianokladi stations has been suspended due to the Enipeas River overflowing its banks
In Attica prefecture, which hosts the Greek capital and roughly half the country’s population, witnessed record amounts of rainfall, which in some locations exceeded 200 millimeters over the past few days.
European Commission’s Energy Commissioner emphasized that the project’s approval as a PCI confirms that its benefits outweigh its costs.
Papastavrou confirmed that American exporters have reached agreements with Greek companies — and added that “this LNG will make its way all the way to Ukraine.”
The most intense phenomena are forecast for Friday
The meeting came shortly after the P-TEC energy conference in Athens, where the United States sent its largest delegation to date and where several agreements pointed to a more structured phase of cooperation between the two countries
Among PPC’s Dec. offerings, a standout is the new fixed “blue” myHome Plan, launched with a 100 euros promotional bonus.
In Attica, the most dangerous window is forecast from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, through Friday morning.
Greece adopts its first national forest fire risk map in decades to modernize prevention, improve planning, and streamline resource allocation.
Meteorologists expect three to four days of relative calm “until another low-pressure system sweeps in from Thursday.
Given what is done and what ultimately is not done at the level of countries and leadership, Dr. Hayhoe states: “I am not optimistic. But I do maintain hope [...] Because if we all lose hope, if we consider the game completely lost, we will simply sink into despair.
Greece ranked 30th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index, with medium ratings in emissions and renewables but low scores in climate policy due to growing reliance on gas, offshore oil and gas expansion, and refusal to adopt IMO net-zero strategy
Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability chief explains how Net Zero hotels work, the link with "security," and ways Greece’s tourism industry can benefit
Heavy rainfall and storms have wreaked havoc across northwestern Greece, particularly in Corfu and the Epirus region, causing floods, landslides, and widespread disruption. Authorities remain on high alert as six municipalities are under a state of emergency
A compromise deal reached at COP30 will see Turkey staging next year’s UN climate summit while Australia leads government negotiations, easing a long-running standoff over hosting rights and keeping Pacific concerns in the spotlight
In her book, Kolbert connects scientific research with the history of human presence on Earth and, through vivid descriptions, highlights the delicate balance between progress and destruction