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Changes to the way water is priced were announced by the Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis, who, along with the management of EYDAP, presented the government’s plan to address the water scarcity, which was announced at the TIF by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s discussion with the mayors of areas impacted by the large wildfire in northeastern Attica was described by participants as “sincere” and “useful.” There were no significant tensions, even though not all the participating mayors are affiliated with the ruling New Democracy party.

The new zoning of tourism in Greece divides the territory into five categories based on the degree of tourist development. This plan includes restrictions on short-term rentals (Airbnb) and rooms for rent, addressing a long-standing request from the tourism industry.

Environment Minister Kostis Hatzidakis (center) is seen with Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis (left) just before a bicycle ride organized by the Central Union of Greek Municipalities (KEDE) to coincide with World Bicycle Day on Wednesday. Hatzidakis announced the creation of two new bicycle lanes in Athens with a total length of about 25 kilometers, which will be financed by the Green Fund.

Karditsa in central Greece has installed Thessaly's first charging station for electric vehicles. The station's units feature double sockets, allowing them to charge two vehicles at the same time.

However, users will have to use their own cables to charge up. Financial support for the project was provided by the Green Fund.

Conservationists in Greece expect to receive a big boost after the launch of a major European Union-funded program related to the protection of the Mediterranean country's natural environment and biodiversity.

The so-called LIFE IP 4Natura project aims to develop and implement measures for the protection of species and habitats in the EU's Natura 2000 network.

Holidaymakers in the gulfs of Corinth and Patra may have to restrict their bathing to special areas surrounded by nets put in place to keep out jellyfish swarms that appeared in the area last summer and show no sign of leaving.

Authorities demolished 20 illegal buildings on the beaches of Achaia in the Peloponnese over the last few days, it was revealed on Friday.

In some cases the court orders for the demolition had been issued 20 years ago.