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New Wave of Saharan Dust Covers Greece

A new wave of Saharan dust is sweeping across Greece on Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the...

Rain, Siberian Cold, and Saharan Dust Grip Greece

Greece is currently facing a rare "triple threat" of weather phenomena: storm systems arriving from Italy, a cold front descending from Siberia, and a layer of Saharan dust sweeping in from Africa. In a recent update, meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warned...

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...