Greece

The environmental group All for Blue, active for 10 years, has removed 32 tons of waste from the Greek islands since 2018.

The environmental devastation from the fires in northern Evia is huge, according to the National Observatory of Athens.

The small Greek island of Tilos has been awarded an EU RESponsible Island Prize for its efforts to use local renewable energy.

Greece's marine life populations have faced a period of revival due to the travel restrictions imposed globally to manage the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 restrictions are having visibly positive repercussions on marine life in Greece, as they have brought about not...

Greece's Environment and Energy Ministry received the first electric cars and bicycles that will be used exclusively by the ministry's staff on Friday. Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated "We have an ambitious green agenda and we must prove...

Local authorities on Lesvos issued a warning on Thursday about the  environmental hazard of thousands of abandoned life jackets used by illegal migrants crossing into Greece from Turkey. In a letter sent to the Ministry of Citizen Protection and other...

The World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) ship named the "Blue Panda" began a tour of the Ionian islands in Greece on July 21, to promote awareness of the diversity of marine wildlife in the Mediterranean and to inform the public...

Greece is set to impose strict environmental criteria for oil and gas drilling off Crete, high-ranking officials assured the public following Thursday's agreement with multiple petroleum companies to research and exploit natural resources there. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras assured reporters...

The Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) gave a green light on Wednesday to the environmental study for the project formally called the "Implementation of the Integrated Development Plan of the Metropolitan Pole of Elliniko - Agios Kosmas." The plan,...

The Greek office of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF Hellas) issued a statement on Wednesday warning of ''huge environmental and economic risks to the detriment of Crete and the rest of Greece.'' The remarks came as Greek authorities are proceeding...

The Greek Environmental Ministry will distribute free reusable bags to elderly people in February in a pilot program beginning in four cities across the country. Sokratis Famellos, the alternate Minister of Environment and Energy, announced the new initiative during a...

The European Environment Agency annual report on clean water beaches, lakes and rivers for swimming, shows that 95.9 percent of Greek waters are considered excellent for swimming. Greece comes fourth in European Union level - after Luxembourg, Malta and Cyprus...

By Heini-Sofia Alavuo Civic-minded Greeks are volunteering in droves to clean up their country in a campaign being described as "one of the fastest growing civic movements of modern times". Last Sunday, people all around Greece joined together to work for a cleaner...

Greece ranks last in business environment and low in talent capitalization among OECD member states, according to a latest OECD report.

Five Greek projects have been selected by the European Union to compete for the prestigious Natura 2000 award. The Greek nominees are among 25 finalists and the winners will be decided by a popular vote and announced at a high-level ceremony...