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Greece
Death Toll Rises to 7, as Greece Remains in Shock After Mega-Storm
The death toll has risen to seven from Wednesday's massive storm that relentlessly hit the popular tourist region of Halkidiki in Northern Greece's Central Macedonia.
Among the seven people who lost their lives from the extreme weather are six foreign...
Greece
Greece Slammed by Heavy Rain Carrying Saharan Sand
A low-pressure system with strong winds and rainfall began to blow into Greece on Tuesday and will continue into the day on Wednesday, according to the Athens National Observatory's meteorological service.
The system is expected to bring large quantities of...
Greece
Patras Opens 2019 Carnival Season Despite Heavy Rain
Despite heavy downpours, thousands of people attended the celebrations of the opening ceremony of the world-famous Patras Carnival on Saturday night.
The third largest city in Greece has a rich history of celebrating the annual Carnival season going back to...
Greece
Venetian Port of Chania Disappears Under the Waves (Photos)
Violent waves hit this morning on the Venetian port of Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, creating these surreal images in this tranquil harbor of the Mediterranean.
Intense gusts of wind and heavy rain battered the northern city of...
Greece
Greeks Bear the Brunt of "Medusa" a Weather Phenomenon (video)
Greeks are bearing the brunt of a weather phenomenon called "Medusa". Medusa's main features are heavy rains, hailstorms, and strong winds.
Medusa comes after a series of heatwaves that mark this summer in Greece among the hottest summers on record....
Greece
Trains Cancelled on Athens-Thessaloniki Line Due to Bad Weather
The Greek trains operator TRAINOSE announced that several scheduled train journeys between Athens, Larisa and Thessaloniki will be cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday due to problems caused by snow falling on the tracks between Thessaloniki and Lamia.
Cancellations on Wednesday...
Greece
Refugee Crisis in Athens Is Out of Control
Victoria Square in Athens has turned into a makeshift camping area for refugees, while the weather conditions in the country have taken a turn for the worse. In total, more than 500 refugees have found shelter in the square,...
Greece
Heavy Rainfall in Greece Causes Damage and Accidents, Leaves One Person Dead [Video]
Special emergency units arrived in Western Greece where men of the Greek Fire Department are trying to address the widespread problems caused by today's severe weather conditions Thursday, October 22. In fact the severe weather made an impact in...
Greece
Apocalyptic Images Due to Tornado in Peloponnese, Greece
A wave of bad weather conditions has hit Greece, starting from the west, which is expected to last until Wednesday, according to weather forecasters. Strong winds, heavy rainfalls and storms have hit the country, especially in the areas of...
Environment
Weather Conditions Worsen in Attica, Greece
People in Attica, Greece woke up to find their cars and yards covered in snow. Weather conditions across Greece are quickly taking a turn for the worse causing major problems both on land and sea.
The areas of Parnitha and...