Alternate Environment Minister Giorgos Amyras and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (middle) sign the MoU. The Greek government took the first step this week to safeguard items produced and services offered in protected Natura 2000 areas and regions across the country. More specifically, the ministries of tourism, agriculture, and environment signed a Memorandum of
Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis tabled a bill in parliament this week which – once passed – will ban the use of single-use plastics by July 2021. The draft legislation also includes national measures, incentives to promote “greener practices” in businesses and households, and penalties for failure to do so. Aiming to set an example, […]










