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First heatwave of the summer set to bring temperatures of up to 42°C as cities become “heat traps”

From Sunday through Tuesday, the country will experience extreme heat—with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in Attica and even higher in Thessaly, Fthiotida, and Central Macedonia

First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio

The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday

Hellenic Train: Thessaloniki–Serres train halted due to technical fault

The 61 passengers on board will continue their journey by bus

Traffic at a standstill: Heavy congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos as holiday getaway begins

Major delays across Athens' road network – Traffic is intensifying ahead of the weekend, with heavy congestion also reported around the Port of Piraeus and in central Athens

More than 5,000 repair permits issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel floods

According to figures from the General Secretariat for the Restoration of Natural Disaster Effects, more than 5,000 repair permits have been issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel, with the largest number issued in the Regional Unit of Karditsa. There, 2,048 permits have been granted, corresponding to more than €16 million in free state financial assistance

Very high wildfire risk forecast for parts of Crete tomorrow – See the map

The Fire Service has maintained Stage 2 operational readiness

First heatwave of the summer with temperatures reaching 42°C: When it will hit Attica

Sunny weather in Attica today — Brief local showers or thunderstorms expected in Thessaloniki

UN announces Antonio Guterres’ visit to Cyprus from July 27 to 29

During his stay on the island, he “will meet with the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as other relevant stakeholders,” his spokesperson said

AADE: Deadline for fertilizer purchase subsidy applications extended until July 31

The payment of the subsidy for the first application period will be made by August 10, 2026. The subsidy amounts to 15% of the net value of fertilizer purchase invoices, while the maximum subsidy cannot exceed €50,000 per business

Very high wildfire risk tomorrow in Attica, Crete and areas of Central Greece, the Peloponnese and the North Aegean

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the relevant state authorities, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, so that they remain on heightened alert

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