The first metro line in Thessaloniki, with 13 stations -five designed as museums, will welcome its first passengers on November 30, 2024.

Greece is struggling with acute water scarcity, especially on its islands. This pressing issue has sparked a debate among experts about possible remedies, with some suggesting desalination and others advocating for the construction of dams. There are obvious solutions, but stubbornness and unwillingness make higher-ups resist anything remotely useful. Alexandros Yfantis, who heads the prominent […]

In northeastern Greece, Lake Volvi faces a significant threat as prolonged dry spells and sweltering heat have caused its waters to recede drastically. As the nation’s second-largest lake, Volvi’s levels have sunk by an alarming meter over recent months. According to the recent assessment by the Hellenic Wetland Habitat Center, this descent has reached a […]

In Athens, Uber tourist rides escalated by an average of 47% from last year’s timeframe. Thessaloniki saw an even higher increase of 76%.