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.

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.

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.

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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