Environment

A report released by the European Environment Agency that assessed over 92% of Greece’s beaches found that the score is 97.2% on the rating scale. The European Environment Agency recently announced that Greece’s sea waters are among the cleanest in...

Swimmers should be cautious when selecting a beach of which to take a swim in the Attica region, representatives from Greece’s National Center for Ecological Research (PAKOE) say. According to a recent report carried out by PAKOE inspectors at 17...

The scientific team of the Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment Department of the University of Thessaly is aiming to create a museum of underwater sculptures at the bottom of the Pagasetic Gulf (Project ART.Reef ). Project ART.Reef is an ambitious research project,...

A report by the Panhellenic Center of Environmental Studies (PCES) found that just 96 of the 153 most popular beaches of Attica and other surrounding regions were suitable for swimming, whereas studies on the quality of water found that...

All around the world Greek-style yogurt is trending like never before. Known for its velvety texture, creamy taste and nutritional value, it's no wonder that last week Procal's Authentic Greek Yoghurt was awarded the Highest Scoring Greek-Style Yoghurt in Australia. This is...

An amazing alternative holiday experience in Greece is taking an eco cruise. Eco cruising is for anyone who wants to experience the sun, sea, nature and wildlife along with a splash of science. Here's what awaits you on this...

As the hundreds of thousands of refugees who landed on the Greeks shores of the island Lesbos have moved on to mainland Europe or refugee camps, they left behind something that helped them safely reach the island, their...

For the first time, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) will organize this year's award ceremony for the Blue Flag international program in Greece. The international event, described as a "historical event for Greece, will take place in Chalkidiki, on Wednesday...

Lake Kerkini, famous as a bird-watching destination in northern Greece, has a particularly robust Dalmation pelican population. The local fishermen have developed a special relationship with these birds, feeding them for hundreds of years during wintertime so that they...

A unique online quiz game on Greek nature is now available on the internet. The game "Around the World in 80 questions," was created by the environmental organization WWF, and constitutes a fun way to explore Greece through unexpected...