Environment

Each Greek citizen uses, on average, between 240 and 500 plastic bags each year, many of which wind up in the sea or in the natural environment, degrading habitats, public health and the country's tourism. This and other facts about...

Greece is full of surprises. Strofilia forest, situated on the northwestern tip of Peloponnese, is a testament to the statement that Greece has many hidden gems. Strofilia owes its name to the numerous pine-trees that can be found in...

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis spoke today of a "necessary compromise" that needs to be reached between government and Eldorado Gold Corporation and underscored the point that his own ministry can contribute towards this goal. The Canadian gold...

Tilos is a small Greek island that was known for its herbs and myrrh during ancient times, while today the island is famous for its fragrant honey, rocky beauty and a small plain that pops like a green firework. The island will become...

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will host the second Halki Summit in Heybeliada, Turkey. The summit, to be held June 8-10, is a gathering of activists, scientists, journalists, business leaders, theologians, and academics engaging and working across intellectual boundaries...

Marina Nikoloulea is a 28-year-old Greek scientist turned artist. Through her love for the environment and her scientific knowledge she has managed to create an original and unique collection of jewelry, entitled Queen Bee. The Melbourne-based designer completed her education...

Athens International Airport is going to participate in this year’s Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, turning off its lights and shutting down one of is two corridors from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Moreover, during Earth Hour 2015, the establishment...

The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats adopted a recommendation at its annual meeting last week, urging Greece to prevent habitat deterioration and ensure improved protection of Kyparissia Bay. Indicative...

EU countries would have to reduce the use of the common, polluting plastic carrier bags, under draft rules informally agreed between MEPs and the Italian Presidency of the Council on Monday and confirmed by the member states’ permanent representatives...

The Australian government announced the launch of "Green Army", a movement led by a Greek-Australian MP Nickolas Varvaris to face serious environmental threats. Nickolas Varvaris, an MP from Barton, said that young people from the area, aged 17 to 24 will be the first to...