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Fisherman on a Mission to Save the Kaiki, Greece’s Iconic Fishing Boat

In 2007, the European Union announced a new policy to bring a balance between fishing resources and all the related activities surrounding it, including the destruction of Greece's iconic 'kaiki' fishing boats, in an effort to address the depletion...

The Death of the Kaiki, Greece’s Traditional Fishing Boat

About 13,000 kaiki boats have been destroyed since 1994, after an EU directive called for the demolition of the wooden fishing boats.

Greek Fishing Boats Harassed by Turkish Vessels in Dramatic Video

A new dramatic video emerged recently showing Turkish vessels harass Greek fishing boats. The incident took place in Greek territorial waters near the island of Kalymnos. In the video, it is clear that Turkish coast guard vessels perform dangerous maneuvers to...

The Death of the Kaiki, Greece’s Traditional Fishing Boat

About 13,000 kaiki boats have been destroyed since 1994, after an EU directive called for the demolition of the wooden fishing boats.

Dozens of Traditional Boats Celebrate Greece's Seafaring Heritage (photos)

Dozens of traditional wooden boats of different sizes gathered at the Aegean island of Paros last weekend in celebration of traditional sailing vessels. Caïques for fishing, transport, even for recreation docked at the picturesque port of Naoussa in Paros before...