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Greece
Strong Winds Continue to Cause Disruptions in Southern Greece (video)
The very strong winds that have swept across Greece since Thursday, caused disruptions in the city of Nafplio on Saturday.
According to the port authorities of Nafplio, Southern Greece, a speed boat was partially engulfed by water in the city's port...
Greece
One Dead As Floods Cause Extensive Damage Across Crete (video)
Flooding from the winter storm "Oceanis" killed one person and extensive damage was recorded on bridges and roads in Crete as the extreme weather which began on Sunday continued to pummel the Greek island.
The body of a 61-year-old farmer...
Greece
Greece Braces for More Storms, Snow and Cold from New Weather System
Another round of severe wintry weather, including snow across many parts across Greece, is expected to hit the country between Tuesday and Thursday, the National Meteorological Service warned on Monday.
The new cold front will bring heavy rainfall to parts...
Greece
Storm ''Ypatia'' Brings New Wave of Snow and Rain to Greece
A new storm system dubbed "Ypatia" began to affect regions all across Greece during the early hours of Wednesday, bringing storms, yet more snowfall, and extremely strong southerly winds to the nation.
The third major storm system to hit the...
Greece
Storm ''Sophia'' Causes Severe Disruptions Across Greece
The weather system "Sophia" made itself felt throughout Greece on Thursday as several areas experienced heavy snowfall, with disruptions being reported across the country throughout the day.
So far, the wintry weather has affected travel to many areas in northern...
Greece
Greece Braces for Heavy Snowfall From Storm ''Sophia''
A new low-pressure weather system dubbed ''Sophia'' is heading south from the polar ice cap and is expected to reach most areas throughout the nation of Greece on Thursday.
The new bout of wintry weather follows the storm named ''Raphael'',...
Greece
Greece Braces For Snow and Storms on Christmas Day
A low-pressure weather front is expected to bring low temperatures, storms and snow across Greece from late in the day on Christmas Eve throughout Christmas day. The rough weather could last until Boxing day, the day after Christmas, according...
Greece
Extensive Damage As Storm "Penelope" Sweeps Greece
The isle of Corfu, Karpenisi, Agrinio, Tripoli and Nafpaktos and many other areas in western and central Greece suffered severe damage this week from storm "Penelope". The weather system, which has lashed Greece since Sunday, brought heavy rain and high winds to...
Greece
Tornado Strikes Crete, Causes Extensive Damage
A strong tornado hit the area of Sitia, in Greece's Crete, causing widespread damage to local greenhouses and farms, with tens of trees being uprooted.
The extreme weather hit the area at 4 o'clock, local time, on Saturday morning. Sitia's...
Education
Schools To Remain Closed In Several Parts of Greece as Cyclone Approaches
According to announcements issued by the regional governors of Attica, Rena Dourou, and Peloponnese, Petros Tatoulis, all of Attica's and Peloponnese's schools will remain closed on Friday due to the extreme weather conditions that are about to hit the...