Environment
Low-Carbon Energy Projects Set to Multiply in Greek Islands
A slate of sustainability projects planned and underway promise to turn a number of Greek islands into pioneers of the low carbon economy.
Environment
Rare, Intact 20-Million-Year-Old Petrified Tree Found on Lesvos
The specimen uncovered at the site of Lesvo's famed petrified forest was found with its roots and branches still intact.
Environment
“Hackathon” Aims to Replace Single-Use Plastics in Greece
The competition is part of national campaign “Greece Free of Single-Use Plastics” which aims to put an end to disposable plastic use by July 1, 2021.
Environment
AllForBlue: Champion Diver Fights for Clean Seas
At least 204 tons of trash has been cleaned from the sea to date by the members of environmental organization AllBlue, founded by Katerina Topouzoglou.
Environment
Scientists Seeking Medical Potential of Invasive Fish
Experts are conducting researches on the silver-cheeked toadfish, the cornetfish and the lionfish, which are new to Greek waters.
Environment
Greek Environment Minister Gives Priority to Renewable Energy
Changes in legislation, cost cuts and faster permit deliveries are some of the steps taken by authorities to support renewable energy projects around the country.
Museums
Greece Opening its First Underwater Museum in Alonissos
Amateur divers will be able to visit the museum - centered around the famed Peristera wreck - with licensed guides from August to October.
Environment
Experts Launch Campaign to Clean Up Andros Seabed
In 2011 an unregulated landfill collapsed into the sea off Andros. Now a partnership is emerging between NGOs and the state to clean it up.
