Theodore Kolidas: ‘The Last Urgent Bulletin of My Meteorological Career at Hellenic National Meteorological Service’

Theodore Kolidas, a renowned meteorologist, announced his retirement from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) after 40 years of dedicated public service. In a heartfelt post on his Facebook profile dated Monday evening (3/31/25), Kolidas described this as his ‘last urgent bulletin.’ Despite stepping down from HNMS, he assured followers that he will remain actively involved in the field of meteorology through his personal website, social media platforms, academic endeavors, and media collaborations. Kolidas expressed gratitude to those who supported him throughout his career, emphasizing that his achievements were solely due to hard work and dedication to science. He also thanked his family for their unwavering support over the years.