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Water sector overhaul begins: 60 water management bodies to be consolidated in Attica and Thessaloniki
The Ministry of Environment and Energy's bill, expected to be submitted to Parliament in July, introduces the largest restructuring of Greece's water management system. The first phase will cover 50% of the country's population, while worsening water scarcity is accelerating reforms. Major infrastructure projects are also moving forward on the islands and the mainland. Local mayors have expressed concerns over the changes
NATO: Defence spending, burden-sharing and support for Ukraine at the centre of the Ankara Summit
Member state defence spending, the gradual redistribution of U.S. military forces in Europe, continued military support for Ukraine, and strengthening the Alliance’s defence industrial base are expected to dominate the NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara on July 7 and 8, according to diplomatic sources
Airbnb: First inspections begin for 1,500 properties as new rules take effect; Fines of up to €20,000
Emails have already been sent to property owners. Here's what inspectors will require, which documents must be available, and when on-site inspections will take place
Why Greece ranked among Europe’s worst for flight delays, according to air traffic controllers
Today’s broad-based meeting with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the Hellenic Air Navigation Services (HANS), air traffic controllers, the management “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport management, and airlines—Solutions are being sought for capacity and air traffic management; what do Eurocontrol’s data show?
Moscopole: The Greek town of 50,000 in Northern Epirus destroyed by Turco-Albanian forces in just three days in 1769
Where is Moscopole located? Who lived there? Why was it known as the "Athens of Ottoman Rule"? How many people lived there in 1769, and why was it destroyed by Albanian armed bands? The town's eventual capture by Ali Pasha
Oreokastro wildfire leaves no active front after overnight battle – Businesses destroyed, four firefighters taken to hospital
Firefighting operations continue at two factories, one producing textiles and the other a recycling plant – Toxic smoke cloud reaches Thessaloniki – 160 firefighters, aerial assets and the Army's "Deucalion" unit remain at the scene
Dramatic night in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki: Evacuation of Filothei & Anthoupoli as homes & factories burn, explosions reported – Army joins firefighting effort (Upd.)
Four firefighters taken to hospital – Three suffering from respiratory problems and one with injuries
What would happen in Greece if every satellite suddenly went offline? The hidden technology that keeps everyday life running
Telecommunications, transport, weather forecasting and countless other services now depend on satellite systems. Dr Stavros Kolios, Assistant Professor of Satellite Remote Sensing at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, explains to protothema.gr how this invisible technology underpins modern life
