European Commission Asks EU Court To Fine Greece For Water Pollution
The European Commission on Thursday asked the EU's highest court, the European Court of Justice, to fine Greece over water pollution due to agricultural activity. Referring...
Truffle Hunting Begins in the Forests of Meteora
The first fortnight of March in Greece features the annual hunt for truffles in Thessaly's region of Meteora. In an area already full of...
Greek Scientists Concerned Over Active Volcano Near Athens
An active volcano on the Methana Peninsula, which is only 50 km (31 miles) south of Athens, has become a concern for Greek scientists, who...
The ‘Atlantis of Crete’: The Sinking Village Sinks Again (video)
The locals call it the "Atlantis of Crete." The ancient village of Sfentyli is sinking slowly but inevitably into the waters in back of...
‘Oceanis’ Storm Buries Northern Greece in Snow (video)
A wave of cold weather hit Northern and Central Greece on Saturday morning, covering most parts of the region in snow and pushing temperatures...
Majestic Super Moon Rises Over Greece (video)
Watch a spectacular video of the second super moon of 2019 as it appeared over Athens and Nafplio in Greece on Tuesday at 17:53...
Greece One of Least Prepared Countries in EU for Electric Cars
Netherlands-based automobile leasing and fleet management company, LeasePlan, says that Greece is one of the least prepared countries in Europe to welcome the use...
Greek Environment Ministry To Distribute Reusable Bags To Elderly
The Greek Environmental Ministry will distribute free reusable bags to elderly people in February in a pilot program beginning in four cities across the...
Desperate Rescue of Trapped Birds on Frozen Lake Kastoria
Volunteers from the Kastoria Environmental Protection Society have been trying desperately over the last several days to rescue birds trapped in the ice of Kastoria's...
Greece to Face Increased Water Shortages
Greece is among the countries predicted to face increased water shortages before the end of the century, according to a study by the European...
Use of Plastic Bags in Greek Supermarkets Down 80%
The use of plastic bags in supermarkets in Greece dropped 80 percent in 2018 since stores no longer give them away for free, according...
Protected Species Threatened Along Greek-Albanian Border
Over 200 traps for the poaching of wild animals have been found along the Greek-Albanian border in the last three months by members of...
