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Athens Air Quality Ranks Near Bottom Among European Cities
Athens' air quality ranks 227th of 343 European cities in a new report by the European Environment Agency.
The air pollution in Greece's capital, which...
Moderate Earthquake Jolts Athens
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Athens at 3:53 PM local time on Monday. The quake was felt throughout the region of Attica.
According to the National...
Five Villages Evacuated West of Athens as Fire Burns for Fourth Day
Five villages near the town of Villa, west of Athens, were evacuated early on Thursday as the fire that broke out on Monday continues...
Fire at Vilia, West of Athens, Raging for Third Day
The fire near the town of Vilia, west of Athens, is raging on Wednesday for a third day despite the efforts of hundreds of...
Nightmare Returns as Two Fires Burn Near Athens
Firefighters continue to battle two separate wildfires near Athens on Monday in a situation reminiscent of the catastrophic fires earlier in the month in...
Huge Fire Breaks Out Near Lavrio, South of Athens
A wildfire broke out on Monday near the town of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, forcing the Fire Service to order the evacuation of a...
Record Low Temperatures Remain in Greece as Power in Athens Restored
Record low temperatures were recorded in Greece on Wednesday during the second phase of the cold front Medea. The snow storm left Athens covered in snow.
Snow Blankets Athens Causing Traffic Havoc
A thick layer of snow covered Athens on Monday night creating havoc in the Greek capital.
Cold Front “Medea” Approaches Athens, Leaves Northern Greece Snowy
After touching down in northern Greece on Saturday, the cold front Medea has continued to bring down temperatures across the country on Sunday.
The cold...
The Hottest January in Athens in 160 Years
Only ten days in, this January has already proven to be Athens' hottest in at least 160 years, according to data from the National...