New fossil park opening in Evia
A fossilized tree trunk is seen in Kerasia, northern Evia, on Saturday, during preparations for a new natural history site.
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June 17, 2026 Group of sperm whales spotted off Ionian Coast
Tourists aboard a boat north of Lefkada, heading toward Paxoi, witnessed a rare marine spectacle when five sperm whales surfaced nearby in the Ionian Sea, according to footage posted on social media Tuesday.
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June 8, 2026 Flying the flag for sustainability…. and social tourism
By Martin Banks It’s the new kid on the blocks …. Belgium’s newest vacation getaway.
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May 22, 2026 Northern Aegean energy push
A draft maritime spatial plan for the northern Aegean prioritizes offshore wind farms, energy infrastructure and expanded maritime transport, while offering few concrete environmental protections for coastal areas or marine ecosystems.
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May 9, 2026 Greece deploys satellites to fight wildfires
Four thermal imaging satelites will be used to track wildfires and other extreme heat phenomena compounded by climate change.
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April 25, 2026 Thirteen beaches added to special protection list
Authorities have added 13 beaches to a list of beaches on which umbrellas, food trucks and recreational vessels are prohibited, along with vehicle access, organized gatherings of more than ten people, and the use of music, speakers or amplifiers.
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February 27, 2026 Taiwanese Minister says EU is “leading the way” on tackling climate change
By Martin Banks Taiwan’s environment minister has hailed the EU as a “world leader” in tackling climate change.
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February 26, 2026 Evros residents on alert to counter rising water levels
Residents living in settlements along the banks of the Evros River in northeastern Greece remained on high alert for a third day on Thursday as water levels remained above the 6.4-meter alert threshold threatening residential areas.
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January 20, 2026 Island desalination projects will boost water supply
The Environment Ministry has approved 42 water-supply projects worth €75.5 million to address water shortages, including desalination plants for islands receiving them for the first time.
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December 4, 2025 Campaign groups welcome move on deep-sea mining
By Martin Banks Campaigners have welcomed a decision by the Norwegian Parliament to stop all plans for deep-sea mining in Arctic waters until the current parliamentary period ends in fall 2029.
