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Athens Air Quality Ranks Near Bottom Among European Cities

Athens' air quality ranks 227th of 343 European cities in a new report by the European Environment Agency. The air pollution in Greece's capital, which officials have grappled with for decades, is considered "moderate" according to data standards. The report...

Tackling Smog with Discount on Electricity

In order to deal with the smog problem, the Greek government is providing discounts on the cost of electricity consumption, for residential customers, during periods of increased smog. Greece's Joint Ministerial Decision was signed by the Environment Minister, Yiannis...

Emergency Measures Unveiled to Combat Smog over Greek Cities

According to the newspaper Kathimerini, a set of emergency measures were announced by the government on Thursday to combat smog from fireplaces in a number of Greek cities, which reached critical levels over the past few days and poses...

Greece won't Cut Heating Oil Tax Despite Smog

Greece's government Wednesday ruled out reducing a tax on heating oil despite a sharp increase in smog resulting from extensive wood-burning. In a joint press conference held after an emergency meeting on Christmas Day, Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras, Health Minister...

Emergency Measures for Smog Being Made in Greece

The Greek government is attempting to reduce smog by promoting a number of measures including restrictions on the movement of vehicles, closing of schools and central heating and reduction of industrial activity, during the days when air pollution is at its highest...

Athens Smog Levels Concern Doctors

The Athens Medical Association has expressed its concern about the high levels of smog over Greece’s largest cities. Doctors have warned citizens to limit their use of fireplaces, especially now that the weather conditions are such that the smog will...

Asphyxiating Atmosphere in Athens Due to Fireplace Use

Smog has turned into a nightmare for the citizens of Athens, Greece after more smog accumulated again this past Thursday, when many people were attempting to heat their homes using their fireplaces. The increased moisture and the fact that...