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“Sun, Culture, Adventure”: Samos Named Among Europe’s Top Summer Destinations

Samos has been ranked as a top European and Mediterranean destination for the early summer season, according to a new feature by the popular German travel platform, HolidayCheck. In its latest article, the platform highlights Samos as one of the...

Greek Ferry Alters Course to Rescue Elderly Swimmer at Sea

A routine Sunday afternoon crossing turned into a harrowing race against time when a Rio–Antirrio ferry successfully intercepted a life-or-death crisis at sea, rescuing a 70-year-old woman trapped in treacherous waters. What began as a peaceful swim quickly spiraled into...

Pavlopetri: The Oldest Underwater City Ever Discovered

Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the Peloponnese, where ancient history meets the endless blue of the Mediterranean.

Supervolcano Megabeds Discovered at Bottom of Sea

Researchers have stumbled upon massive "megabeds" linked to ancient supervolcanoes at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. These colossal underwater deposits hint at a recurring pattern of disastrous events occurring every ten to fifteen thousand years in the region. Megabeds...

92-year-old Greek Grandpa Takes Viral Dive From High Platform

Giorgos Kagais is a 92-year-old Greek "pappou" from Rhodes who gained internet fame due to his impressive sea jump. A video of his daring jump from a six-meter diving board garnered over 1.2 million likes on Instagram. Giorgos, who has...

Ancient City of Ephesus to Reunite With Sea After 2,500 Years

The ancient Greek city of Ephesus on the coast of Ionia, located in the western province of İzmir, is set to once again have a harbor on the Aegean coast, according to an ambitious new project. Turkish daily Hurriyet reports...

26-Year-Old Titanic Mystery Finally Solved

The Titanic shipwreck mystery has finally been solved due to the 2022 Titanic Expedition. Paul Henry Nargeolet and his team of researchers discovered an extremely productive and dense ecosystem at a 2,900-meter depth. Nargeolet, a veteran Nautile submersible pilot, dove...

Chalkidiki: Two of Three People Lost at Sea Found

During a party in Chalkidiki on Saturday, three young men from North Macedonia jumped into the sea, and so far, only two of them have been safely recovered. The three men, who were partying in the picturesque area of northern...

Greek Sea Cucumbers Could Be Next Delicacy

Greek sea cucumbers may soon be on the menus of restaurants around the world. Although they are delicacies in some cultures, many people have no idea that the sea creatures are even edible. Fishermen on the Dodecanese islands in Greece...

The New Thessaloniki Coast: Botanical Gardens and Pools in the Sea

The Prefecture of Central Macedonia on Monday announced plans for the redesign of Thessaloniki’s shoreline, plans that include botanical gardens and swimming pools in the sea. The Governor of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, announced in a press conference the vision...