Natura 2000
Greece
The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece
Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!
Celebrities
Leonardo DiCaprio Congratulates Government of Greece
Hollywood actor, film producer, and climate change activist Leonardo DiCaprio praised the Government of Greece for its efforts to protect biodiversity.
In addition to being one of the world's highest-paid actors, DiCaprio takes a keen interest in environmentalism and climate...
Environment
WWF Accuses Greece of Failing to Protect Natura 2000 Sites
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has accused Greece of failing to adequately protect Natura 2000 sites.
WWF Hellas, the Greek branch of the NGO, wants the European Commission to intervene and ensure Greek authorities comply with their environmental...
Energy
Ai Stratis to Become the First Green Island in Greece
The small Greek island of Ai Stratis (Agios Efstratios) with just over two hundred inhabitants is expected to become the first island in Greece to be powered exclusively by electric and thermal energy from renewables.
The small hybrid project in...
Environment
Wildfire Burns National Park in Greece for Fifth Day
The wildfire at Dadia National Park in Evros stretched into a fifth day on Monday, threatening more destruction at the 43,000-hectare (106,000-acre) preserve. The park is considered one of the most important protected areas in Greece, Europe, and the...
Environment
Wildfire at Greek National Park in Evros Scorches Protected Area
Firefighters on Saturday continued to battle a wildfire at Dadia–Lefkimi–Soufli Forest National Park in Evros that had burned 800 hectares of forest, nearly 2,000 acres, by Friday night.
The protected area, home to dozens of animals and four hundred plant...
Diaspora
US-Based Greek Starts Campaign to Protect Natura 2000 in Greece
A young student from Greece, based in Chicago, has kicked-off a digital campaign to save the Natura 2000 areas of her homeland.
Environment
Illegal Lead Shot from Hunters Poisons, Kills Flamingos in Greece
Illegal lead pellets used by hunters in Greece have poisoned and killed dozens of flamingos who migrate to the area each year to breed.
Animals
First Reproduction of Flamingos in Greece Turns Halkidiki Wetland Pink
The first reproduction of flamingos in Greece has been recorded.
A huge flock of pink flamingos appeared in the wetland of Agios Mamas, next to the Potidea canal, in Halkidiki, which is marked as a special protection area, while it...
Animals
Heartbreaking Videos of Evia's Natura 2000 Forest Reduced to Ashes
The "Natura 2000" forest in central Evia was turned into blackened hulks of tree trunks after a large fire broke out after 3 AM local time on Tuesday. The destruction of the area continues on Wednesday, with crews battling the...