Authorities are advising the public to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, stay hydrated, and pay close attention to updates from the National Meteorological Service
Each region must aim to mitigate the problem based on its own capabilities. In some areas, this may involve restricting visitor numbers and tourism infrastructure in line with available water resources
The Greek Fire Service remains at Operational Readiness Level 2, with air and ground patrols being intensified.
Local experts frequently warn about the presence of venomous snakes such as vipers during the warmer months and advise caution, especially in rural and outdoor areas
According to a new report released on Wednesday, July 2, by the environmental think tank Green Tank, a staggering 975 GWh of renewable energy were curtailed between January 1 and June 1.
Sweets and beverages became more expensive due to soaring global cocoa and coffee prices, while cooler-than-usual weather in 2025 drove up fruit and vegetable costs.
The initiative introduces five curated cultural routes, developed by the Ministry’s Directorates of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities.
The image, published on Wednesday, July 2, by the director of the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteorological Service, highlights the widespread impact of these fires.
The heat is also pressing down on Attica, where temperatures are climbing to 35°C.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to follow official instructions
Her appointment is seen as strategically significant, especially as U.S.–Greece relations evolve amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The law emphasizes that overtime work requires the employee's agreement and must be properly recorded. If not declared, employers face a 120% wage surcharge for the additional hours
With beach tourism being a cornerstone of Greece’s summer economy and lifestyle, these enforcement efforts aim to preserve public access and environmental integrity
ELSTAT reported that employment rose to 4,346,499 individuals, reflecting an increase of 86,787 people (2.0%) compared to May 2024.
Retailers in Greece gear up for a sales surge as shoppers hope to find bargains ahead of the summer holiday season.
A total of 339,484 U.S. visitors injected 325.45 million euros into the Greek economy, averaging an impressive 958.66 euros per person.
Public health officials continue to emphasize the dangers of prolonged heatwaves, often described as "silent killers."
Meanwhile, a fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a prison near the central Greece city of Volos, with four engines and 13 firefighters dispatched to the scene
This move is designed to protect both property rights of landowners and the demographic sustainability of rural areas.
This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about industrial fires in Greece during the hot summer months