Destinations
Mount Olympus Eyes UNESCO List
Greece's highest mountain, rising to 2918 meters at its summit, is already a national park, and a spectacular mountain to explore.
Heritage
Two Greek Areas Listed as World Geological Heritage Sites
The petrified forest of Lesvos and the volcanic caldera of Santorini have been included in the first list of 100 World Geological Heritage Sites.
Heritage
Costa Carras: Visionary Greek Conservationist Receives Posthumous Award
Trailblazing conservationist Costa Carras, who died in February, has been posthumously granted the Grand Prix for International Relations at this year's Europa Nostra Awards.
News
Popular Zakynthos Beach Closes After Landslide
Visitors are forbidden from reaching the beach following the landslide, which was preceded by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake in the morning.
Environment
Where are All the Bees Going? Experts Sound the Alarm
Scientists warn that pesticides and climate change are taking their toll on bee populations in Greece and around the world, with dire consequences for food production.
Environment
Purple Jellyfish Give Way to “Fried Eggs”
The Mediterranean jellyfish, known as "fried eggs," are completely harmless, marine biologist says.
Animals
The Caretta Caretta of Zakynthos Benefited from Covid Lockdowns
The loggerhead sea turtles in Laganas bay remained closer to the coast, and had an excellent breeding year during the pandemic.
Environment
No Trash Goes to Waste as Tilos Races to Recycle
The Dodecanese island of Tilos leads the charge in Greece to develop a zero-waste economy, by developing a new and ambitious model for recycling.
