The Messolonghi-Aitolikos Lagoons National Park in Western Greece is a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional fishing, a practice deeply intertwined with the ingenuity of local communities and the sustainable management of natural resources.
This ancestral knowledge, vital to...
The environmental organization iSea, in collaboration with the Hellenic Ornithological Society and the Municipality of Lemnos, has launched an ambitious project to restore the Eastern Mediterranean’s largest marine meadow—a 140-square-kilometer Posidonia sanctuary off the coast of Lemnos, widely known...
Greece is marking World Environment Day 2026 with a nationwide program of events that brings the global call for climate action down to the local level—from protected areas and wetlands to city galleries, museums, and island beaches.
Observed every year...
Fossil remains discovered in the United Kingdom have been confirmed as belonging to one of the largest scorpions ever known in Britain, researchers say. The giant species, Praearcturus gigas, measured more than 1 meter (3.3 feet) long and lived...
Greece is accelerating investment in its aquaculture sector, approving 105 new projects worth €131 million ($151,9 million), while abandoned fish farms continue to raise environmental and maritime safety concerns.
Greek Rural Development and Food Minister Margaritis Schinas said Wednesday that...
The Eridanos River of Greek mythology is a mysterious river whose location has long been debated. Numerous real-world rivers around Europe have been suggested, but some scholars believe it is completely mythical and corresponds to no real-world location. Nevertheless,...
The swimming pigs of Greece have become an internet sensation with dozens of videos posted on TikTok and other social media.
Bathers on the little island of Atokos in the Ionian Sea, next to Ithaca, enjoy the experience of a...
The sacred island of Delos is sinking by one centimeter (0.39 in) every year, according to alarming findings from the island's newly established Climate Observatory.
The data, originally reported by the Greek newspaper Eleftheros Typos, was presented by Professor Costas...
The Indian monsoon has undergone a major shift over the past 25 years, bringing significantly more rainfall to northwest India while leaving parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain increasingly vulnerable to drought, according to new research.
The findings could have major...
For thousands of years, the Euphrates has been one of the most important rivers in human history. It helped support some of the world's earliest civilizations and became a defining feature of ancient Mesopotamia. Now, new research suggests the...
DEET has been the leading defense against mosquito bites for decades, but a new study suggests the world's most widely used insect repellent may not always trigger the same response in mosquitoes.
Researchers found that mosquitoes can learn to associate...
Seasonal snowmelt on Lifos Mountain in central Turkey has revealed the outline of a large ancient complex near the summit of a volcanic peak, bringing renewed attention to one of the region’s most mysterious archaeological sites.
The remains lie on...
Dubbed as the most dramatic chase in documentary history, the following scene was captured on a beach on Fernandina Island, one of the unspoiled volcanic Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, by the production team of BBC's Planet...
The wild horses of Mount Ainos on the island of Kefalonia in Greece descend from the Pindos Pony, historically sourced by residents from livestock fairs in Aetolia-Acarnania and Arta. Abandoned after World War II in the rugged terrain of...
Lavender, one of the most popular herbs in the world, has been highly valued since ancient Greek times. Moreover, it was the ancient Greeks who were the first among Europeans to study, cultivate, and appreciate this plant.
Lavender is an...
