Heritage

Elliniki Etairia: 45 years of Preserving Greek Heritage

From the quaint streets of Plaka to the landscape of Delphi, many of Greece's top destinations would be very different if it wasn't for the concerted action of ELLET.

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Environment

Europe’s Oldest Tree Lives in Greece

A team of researchers from the Navarino Environmental Observatory discovered a pine tree that has survived the ravages of time for more than 1,000 years.

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Environment

The Peaceful Futures of Greece’s Rescued Horses

Meet the society which takes care of Greece’s abandoned horses and donkeys, and find out how to help

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Environment

Volunteers Making Thessaloniki more User-Friendly

Urban activists aim to motivate citizens of Thessaloniki to use their initiative and make the city better for everyone.

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Environment

Archelon Observes First Sea Turtle Hatchlings

Sea turtle charity observes the first march of the sea turtle hatchlings on Crete.

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Environment

Greece Honored for Bathing Waters and Blue Flag Beaches

Greek ranked 3rd in worldwide Blue Flag Certification and 4th in bathing water quality

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Environment

Initiatives to Wean Greeks off
Plastic Bags Gaining Ground

Members of the Sifnos Island Cooperative spoke at schools and distributed free bags with fun designs to all the students. Meanwhile, shops on Alonissos have been charging for plastic bags since December 1.

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Environment

Plastic Bags, Begone!

Alonissos island, home to Europe’s largest marine park, has launched an ambitious program to see the end of plastic bag use.

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