Environment Ministry
Ministry revises plan for merging water companies
The Environment Ministry has scaled back its plan to merge municipal water and sewerage companies (DEYAs) on the islands, following opposition from local governments.
According to a draft bill set to be released for public consultation, the existing DEYAs and municipal water services in the islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the Northern Aegean will remain unchanged.
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New tool for climate crisis
The Environment Ministry has commissioned the Athens Academy and other institutions to create a national climate database that will allow Greek authorities to better predict extreme weather events.
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Probe into unlicensed road in protected mountain area
A disputed 6km road built in the protected alpine part of Grammos, northwestern Greece, has raised concerns about environmental violations.
Greek army says Mount Grammos road opening serves ‘national purposes’
Responding to a growing controversy about the opening of a road on a protected mountain in northwestern Greece, the Greek military has confirmed that it is responsible for the project, but claims that it serves "national purposes" and does not require approval from the usual channels.
Historic healing valley faced with mining threat
Residents of Chios have expressed growing concern over plans supported by the Environment Ministry to resume antimony mining in the northern part of the island.
The proposal, which includes international bids for mining rights, aims to exploit the mineral, which is essential for military and technological applications.
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Forest chief sets sights on Mt Penteli’s rebirth
Back when the Environment Ministry's general director of forests was a boy, his family would leave Athens every summer to spend a month and a half exploring the enchanted forests of Mount Pindos.
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Santorini mayor calls out caldera protection changes
Santorini's mayor and a Cyclades lawmaker are raising concerns over a proposed legislative amendment they claim quietly alters protections for the island's caldera.
Easy come, easy go
Few people know that residents in areas where renewable energy stations have been installed receive a discount on their electricity bills. It's not a lot of money, but it's a fair reward from the power companies for any nuisance they cause with their projects.
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Anti-flood works to be expedited in north Attica
Anti-flood and erosion works will be undertaken under the supervision of the forestry services in the coming period around the basins of six streams in northern Attica and in Lake Marathon that were affected by the devastating summer fires.
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Hazardous waste management plan gets green light
The Environment Ministry has approved the new national plan for the management of hazardous waste of industrial, medical and other materials.
Among its most salient provisions is that regarding the creation of a hazardous waste landfill in Tanagra, north of Athens, which has already been licensed but is facing opposition from the local community.
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