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Climate Change Turns Deadly: Europe’s Heatwave Exposes a Crisis
Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is our present and our future. Ours, our children’s, and that of every generation to come. With each passing year, its impact grows more severe, more deadly, and more undeniable. A recent heatwave...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Meet Trump During Official US Visit
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Credit: Ecumenical Patriarchate His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is scheduled to visit the United States on September 15. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has published the full itinerary...

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism
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Greece’s Island Communities Face Alarming Population Decline
The demographic crisis affecting Greece is deepening on its islands, with Lemnos and Agios Efstratios emerging as stark examples of shrinking populations, aging residents, and dwindling birth rates — trends that threaten the long-term viability of...

Athens University Lands First Dual Medical Degree with UK’s University of Exeter
University of Athens. Credit: George Rex, CC BY SA 2.0/Wikipedia In a landmark move for Greek higher education, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom have signed a preliminary...

A Guide to Ypsilanti: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop, and Play
Long before Ypsilanti earned its reputation as one of Michigan’s quirkiest, most creative cities, Ypsilanti was a trading post along the Huron River — a key stop between Detroit and Chicago. Founded in 1823 and named for Greek War of Independence...

Greece declares 'shut down' with millions of UK tourists who have holidays booked warned
Millions of Greece tourists from the UK have been warned as the popular holiday hotspot begins a shutdown in certain hours of the day. European Union holidaymakers are being warned over a rise in temperatures in Greece. Greece has shut the...
UCLA Study: Duration of Heat Waves Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming
While millions of Americans swelter under heat warnings from the National Weather Service, new research finds that not only will climate change make heat waves hotter and longer, but the lengthening of heat waves will accelerate with each...

Athens Goes Green: Citywide Effort to Revitalize Urban Spaces with Trees and Flowers
Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens is undergoing a vibrant transformation as city officials and residents unite to turn the city’s grey urban areas into lush, green oases. Through coordinated planting initiatives and community involvement,...

What role is climate change playing in extreme weather events?
In late June and early July, a heatwave swept through Europe bringing temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many countries. The sweltering heat forced schools to close, brought bans on outdoor work across most of...

Mykonos Port Master Plan Accelerated to Meet Peak Tourism Demand
Greek Maritime and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias arriving at the port of Mykonos. The comprehensive master plan to upgrade Mykonos Port and its infrastructure is now underway, aiming to enhance safety and improve services for the...

Greece’s Green Fund to Boost Parks, Bike Lanes, and School Upgrades
KEDE President Lazaros Kyrizoglou and Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou. Photo source: Environment and Energy Ministry Greece is launching a new 79 million euros green development program aimed at helping all 332 municipalities...
Greek captain and crew commended by IMO for brave acts in Red Sea
Captain Flouris Dimitrios and the crew of the tug supply vessel Aigaion Pelagos among those to be recognized for outstanding acts of courage at sea. Captain Flouris Dimitrios and the crew of the tug supply vessel Aigaion Pelagos will receive...

Greek authorities impose 12pm rule ahead of 40C weather

Beautiful part of UK social media has turned into a 'densely crowded theme park'
Andy McTaggart has learnt to avoid driving on weekends. He's keen to enjoy the stunning nature right outside his door but refuses to jostle with the throngs of tourists who jam the roads and hog all the parking spots. Even weekday excursions can...

Greece 3: The Bear Goes Greek
The Peloponnese, the “fingers” that descend from the mainland of Greece, is even more varied than the rest of the country. And it is also historically interesting. The original site of the Olympic Games is here, and so is what was Sparta, with one...

Greece’s Tax Imbalance: High Indirect Taxes Penalize Poorer Households
Greece’s tax structure favors indirect consumption taxes over direct income-based levies, according to the most recent EU data. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece continues to stand out among EU countries for its heavy reliance on indirect and property...

Greek island Amorgos implements five-year fishing ban
During the spring closure, fishermen will take on coastal cleanup work and begin transitioning to more sustainable fishing practices. This will include using larger nets and hooks to avoid catching juvenile fish and reduce their ecological damage....

Greece Announces €24m Pilot Program for Home Accessibility Projects
The Greek government announced this week that it would be allocating a total of 24 million euros to home accessibility upgrades for eligible parties. Funding concerns people with a disability rating of over 67%, who reside legally in Greece, and...

Athens First to Sign Cousteau’s Blue Cities Manifesto on Ocean and Climate
Alexandra Cousteau and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens has become the first city worldwide to join the Blue Cities Alliance, a global initiative spearheaded by ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau aimed at...