Greece is in the grip of its first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures climbing toward 43°C (109.4°F) in parts of the country as authorities issue warnings over extreme heat, elevated wildfire danger, and health risks for residents and...
The first Caretta caretta (loggerhead sea turtle) hatchlings of the season have begun emerging on Greek beaches, marking the start of a critical period for the endangered species.
Greece is home to the Mediterranean’s most important nesting grounds for loggerhead...
A list of ten of the most enchanting hidden gardens tucked away in major European cities—including one in Greece—was recently compiled by The Guardian. These serene green spaces often escape the notice of even longtime residents.
Among them is the...
Mount Olympus, the legendary home of Zeus and the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology, has reached a significant milestone in Greece's long-running effort to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the country's highest mountain.
The nomination is being examined...
A nearly complete skull of a young macaque discovered inside a Roman-period tomb in southern Turkey is shedding new light on the movement of exotic animals across the Roman Empire.
Researchers say the monkey may have belonged to one of...
Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the discovery of an orange-lipped monkey species not previously known to science.
The animal, formally named Colobus congoensis, was found living in the dense forests...
Researchers in Brazil have uncovered a new fish fossil dating back roughly 252 million years, found just 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the largest impact crater in South America.
The specimen, named Leolepis matogrossensis, comes from the Corumbataí Formation in...
Air pollution is driving up premature deaths in cities across Southern Europe, including Greece, according to new research published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.
The study, led by Elena Cottini of the Department of Economics and Finance...
A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed "Gus" sold for $50.1 million, including fees, at an auction in New York on Tuesday, setting a new record for the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. The final price far exceeded...
Goats are practically rock stars in Greece, and when a herd decides to take a stroll along a beach, it becomes a magnet for tourists and locals alike.
A few years ago, a bearded visitor made a sudden appearance on...
The SS United States, the largest ocean liner ever built entirely in the United States, is heading toward a new life underwater. Officials plan to sink the historic ship off the coast of Florida later this year, turning it...
Lefkada is a popular Greek island known for its beaches, particularly Porto Katsiki and Egremni. However, there is a beach near Lefkada you don't want to miss, and that is Agios Nikolaos, a breathtaking island that consists of a...
