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Weather transition and cooling across Balkans and Greece

32 clusters · 762 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece wildfire risk reaches high levels across multiple regions

Extreme weather and seasonal transitions persist across Southeast Europe through mid-September 2026. In the Balkans, severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to impact the region. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federal

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West Nile virus cases surge across 15 European countries

87 clusters · 850 sources · last updated

Latest: International Cyprus University calls for West Nile Virus monitoring

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

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Greek demographic crisis and population decline

8 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyriakos Pierrakakis details ‘Piggy Bank for the New Generation’ initiative

Greece continues to face a severe demographic crisis characterized by rapid aging and declining birth rates. With a median age of 47.2 years as of 2025, the country is the fourth-oldest in the EU. The fertility rate rema

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West Nile virus surge expands across Europe

4 clusters · 91 sources · last updated

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise across multiple European countries

By mid-September 2026, the West Nile virus outbreak has expanded across Europe, with over 1,000 locally acquired infections reported across 15 nations. Significant clusters have been identified in Italy, Greece, Spain, a

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Greek student population decline

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece faces primary school enrollment decline amid demographic crisis

Greece is facing a deepening demographic crisis characterized by a significant decline in the student population. Over a three-year period, the number of students decreased by approximately 21,000, with the most acute im

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Greek road safety enforcement and scooter safety

32 clusters · 130 sources · last updated

Latest: Zakynthos police distribute helmets instead of fines to motorcyclists

Greece’s road‑safety programme, launched in 2025, combines stricter legislation, extensive enforcement and new technology. The “Zero tolerance for non‑use of helmets” campaign remains a nationwide operation. In late July

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Mediterranean and regional drowning incidents – Summer 2026

53 clusters · 220 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece: Two elderly people drown in Pieria and Chalkidiki

In August 2026, drowning incidents in Greece reached 168 fatalities for the summer season. A significant majority of these victims were Greek citizens over the age of 60. Regional data indicates that Attica and Central M

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Thessaloniki transport and Northern Greece development

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated

Latest: Western Macedonia transitions from coal to AI and renewable energy

In late August 2026, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaria, adding 4.8 kilometers and five stations. This project, completed by the AKTOR Group, is the first automat

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