Temperatures rising in the Med as pollutants drop
Scientific research has revealed that the Mediterranean region is warming up to 1.5 times faster than the rest of the world.
Beyond the hyperbolic headlines
Over the last several years, July has been a key month for advancing a pro-Hellenic legislative agenda in the United States Congress.
Fire on Mt. Olympus
A wildfire has erupted on the slopes of Mt. Olympus, near the village of Karya, authorities say.
Bulgarian embassy condemns actions of Bulgarian that lowered Greek flag
The Bulgarian Embassy in Greece on Saturday condemned the actions of a 35-year-old Bulgarian man who attempted to flee justice following his arrest for lowering the Greek flag at the passenger port in Kavala, saying his behavior had been “illegal” and “regrettable”.
Naxos: Cultural heritage and challenges
BY MARGARITA POURNARA Kathimerini The colossal church, so imposing that it seems to have fallen from the sky, remains unfinished In recent years, we have been mere spectators in a joyless drama. From the decks of ferries and the windows of our hotels to the crowded shores of popular beaches and the tables of upscale…
Damning indictment over Tempe
Just 10 months before the deadly railway collision at Tempe, central Greece, on February 28, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated an inquiry, which culminated in a 106-page indictment.
Drought more likely, but not desertification
The likelihood of an increase in drought, albeit not a high-risk one, in Greece in the next few years is obvious from scientific models used and research conducted in the European Union based on recent temperature increases and rainfall decreases.
Farewell to winter
A view of the Madeira River amid the drought in Porto Velho in the state of Rondonia, Brazil. With a heatwave in the southern hemisphere and record ocean temperatures, the ominous signs of climate change continue.
Out of touch
SYRIZA’s choices of candidates for the local elections in October show that the party is out of touch with society.
Public space, active citizens
The trespassing and anarchy on Greek beaches is a situation that has been around for years, which is why the first organized citizens’ movement against the phenomenon created a spark that motivated others to reclaim public space.