Tag Archives: Thessaloniki

Greece taken to court over Thessaloniki air pollution

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Greece is being taken to task by the European Commission for failing to curb consistently high air pollution levels in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. According to an announcement on Monday, the country is being referred to the European … Continue reading →

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Air quality worsens in Greece as recession bites

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

World pollutionwatch The ban on diesel cars in Athens and Thessaloniki has been lifted and the price of heating oil has tripled. Hard-pressed Greeks have turned to burning logs – and other things Greece’s financial recession is leaving its footprint … Continue reading →

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Greece: Air pollution soars as households turn to wood for heat

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

This year the Greek government decided to equalize the price of central heating oil and diesel by drastically raising taxes. A direct consequence of this policy is rising air pollution, as households turn to wood as their heat source. In … Continue reading →

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