Photo source: ametro.gr Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase this week after the Municipality of Athens announced that it would be proceeding with landscaping works after the completion of the project. The municipality and the Greek Environment Ministry signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on Monday which foresees among others planting 2,000 trees […]
Aiming to push ahead with reforms that will help Greek cities become climate neutral in the face of climate change, the Greek Environment Ministry and 21 municipalities signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) for inclusion in the EU’s mission to achieve 100 smart European cities by 2030. More specifically, participating in the Climate-Neutral and Smart […]
Dragon lake, Mt Smolikas. Photo source: Visit Greece In efforts to protect mountain area habitats from uncontrolled development including the installation of massive wind farms, the Greek environment ministry announced on Tuesday that it was placing six mountains in the country on high protection status. Under the decision, no construction or development projects
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
Photo source: geoparkgrevenakozani.com The 2,486km2 Grevena–Kozani Geopark, home to the oldest rock formations found in Greece has been added by UNESCO to its international network of geoparks. Alternate Environment Minister Giorgos Amyras and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced the news during a visit to Grevena, Western Macedonia, during the summer.
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, […]













