A ntarctica isn’t a floating chunk of ice like the Arctic. Beneath its frozen surface sits a solid continent of mountains, ...

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Prologue An Orphic hymn says that Kypris, Aphrodite of Cyprus, was the “scheming mother of necessity.” She controlled and ...

We continue to explore the fascinating tourism potential of this jewel of the Aegean Sea. After discovering in a previous ...

Important news was highlighted by the discussion on public policies for insularity, organized at the initiative of the ...

Looking for a forecast guide for Ionian cruising? Charter Skipper Tom Fletcher provides his top tips for reading the weather in the area.

A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point faced ...

In a story published on March 10, 2025 about monk seal rehab in Greece, The Associated Press erroneously reported that ...

Explore the diversity and characteristics of ancient Greek dialects and understand their impact on the evolution of the Greek ...

According to a report published today, March 10th, by the international organisation Refugee Support Aegean (RSA), in 2024, ...

Panormos Beach on Skopelos’ west coast is another unspoiled stretch. Once an ancient Greek harbour, we reached this destination by travelling like locals on a €5 (£4) return bus from Skopelos Town. If ...

Known for their exposed positioning in the middle of the Aegean Sea, islands like Mykonos and Santorini can sometimes experience the meltemi winds, which peak in the summer months. “One of the ...