Attica Region

Greece Wildfires 2026: Evacuations and Arson Investigations

189 clusters · 872 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Wildfires erupt in multiple Greek regions including Evia, Corfu, and Samos

By early September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece continued to impact multiple regions, prompting emergency evacuations and further arson investigations. In Evia, a fire in Karystos involving low vegetation triggere

Greek local government and Attica regional developments

23 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Attica Region allocates €15.54 million for municipal sports infrastructure

Following municipal reviews and elections in mid-2026, focus has shifted to the Attica region under Governor Nikos Hardalias. To enhance transparency, Hardalias launched ‘Project Observatory’, a digital tool designed to

Japan honored at 90th Thessaloniki International Fair

11 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: International Thessaloniki Fair marks 100 years of development

The 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) continues to highlight regional development and international economic cooperation. Following the inauguration of the Attica Region pavilion by Governor Nikos Hardalias and

West Nile virus cases surge across 15 European countries

86 clusters · 850 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Crete reports fourth West Nile virus case in urban Heraklion

The West Nile virus outbreak continues to expand across Europe. As of early September, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,086 locally acquired infections across 15 countries, a signi

Greece traffic penalty reforms

13 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece imposes fines up to 2,000 euros for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Following the August 2026 implementation of stricter speed limits and scaled penalties, Greek authorities have further clarified enforcement regarding public space and licensing. By late August, new measures targeted the

Greek fiscal and tax reform measures

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece to phase out occupation tax for legal entities

The Greek government has announced several fiscal reforms and tax adjustments scheduled to take effect between 2027 and 2029. Regarding property taxation, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the expansion of th

Greek infrastructure, aviation, and traffic safety updates

42 clusters · 140 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Thessaloniki Flyover project reaches 62% completion

Greek infrastructure development continues to evolve following the July 2026 completion of the 182.1-km E65 motorway. A study by Professor Emeritus Serafim Polyzou and engineer Eftymios Nakas emphasizes the motorway’s ro

West Nile virus surge across Europe and the Balkans

3 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: West Nile virus spreads across Europe with over 1,000 cases reported

By early September 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak has escalated into a significant surge across Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that over 1,000 locally acquired infectio

Greece inflation and tax policy debate

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Greece cost of living: 83% of citizens demand VAT and fuel tax cuts

In July 2026, Eurostat data showed Greece leading the EU in housing energy upgrades, yet inflation remained above the Eurozone average at 4.4% due to a sharp rise in energy prices after a Middle‑East conflict. Energy cos

Greece heatwave and wildfire risk, Aug 2026

105 clusters · 485 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Europe faces severe wildfire crisis with 600,000 hectares burned

By late August 2026, Greece continued to face extreme wildfire risks driven by a prolonged heatwave and strong winds. On August 26, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued Category 5 (Red Code) emergency aler

Attica Region infrastructure and social welfare projects

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Attica launches greening and energy upgrade programs

The Attica Region is implementing various infrastructure and social welfare projects funded through the Attica Regional Program 2021–2027. In August 2026, the region launched a program to construct three Supported Livin

Greek open-air market regulatory reforms

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Greece implements new regulations for outdoor market sellers

The Greek government has implemented a new regulatory framework for professional sellers and producers operating in open-air markets within the Attica region. Initial measures established nine distinct activity categori