A small, private helicopter landed directly on the white volcanic rocks of Sarakiniko Beach on the Greek island of Milos recently, allowing its passengers to get out and go swimming in an incident that has drawn criticism over the...
The Greek island of Milos is best known for its antiquities, especially the Venus de Milo, but its archaeological wealth extends far beyond a single work of art. The awe-inspiring Milos Catacombs, the Bronze Age settlement of Phylakopi, and...
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean. The millions of tourists who visit the Cyclades this summer have the opportunity to marvel at some of the most...
The Municipal Council of Milos has sent a defiant message against geothermal exploitation on the island, issuing a unanimous resolution in response to a request by PPC Renewables to conduct exploratory drilling.
The Council stated its absolute opposition to any...
Data from the US Geological Survey reveals that Greece is a global titan in the extraction of industrial minerals. According to a recent USGS report, Greece ranks as the world's third-largest producer of perlite and pumice—accounting for 19% and...
The unveiling of Greece’s draft Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism has ignited a fierce debate across the Aegean. Aimed at curbing unchecked overtourism while safeguarding local ecosystems, the legislative blueprint attempts to bring structural order to a sector...
While many islands of the Greek archipelago are rich in marble or fertile soil, Milos, an island in Greece, held a treasure that shaped the early development of human civilization in the region: obsidian.
This volcanic glass, prized for its...
In the late 18th and early 19th century, Westerners were involved in extensive looting of Greek antiquities as the nation was still under Ottoman occupation and the enslaved populace, impoverished and uneducated, viewed ancient monuments as mere obstacles or...
