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, […]
Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hadzidakis announced eight projects with which the government aims to transition to more environmentally friendlier practices in the coming years. On occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Hadzidakis presented a ministry video (included below in Greek) featuring the planned projects which include phasing out the use of lignite and
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis (center, left) took part in a bike race along the recently announced “Megalos Peripatos” (Grand Stroll) city walk in the Greek capital. Photo source: Kostas Bakoyannis On occasion of World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, Greek Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said two new bike routes would be created in Athens. Hatzidakis announced […]










