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WWF: Greek beaches continue to be “drowned” in plastics, cigarette butts remain the most common finding

Pollution levels remain far above European limits, while extensive microplastic presence was recorded on Greek coasts for the first time

Shock in the Atlantic: 200,000 radioactive barrels have been lying on the seabed for 80 years

More than 200,000 barrels containing radioactive waste are located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean

How Agios Efstratios became a model energy island with up to 98% renewable power

The small northern Aegean island is now operating as one of Greece’s most advanced energy-transition pilot projects, combining wind, solar, batteries and thermal storage.

“Green light” for 7 new projects in Central Macedonia and Epirus to address water scarcity

"Every euro invested in addressing water scarcity yields a multiple return for citizens," emphasized Stavros Papastavrou, Minister of Environment and Energy.

The heat wave is “moving south” toward Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia

According to national weather services, temperatures will soar to 39 degrees Celsius — The heat wave is expected to last at least until Monday

Tropical storms are approaching Japan and may merge – More than 100 flights have been canceled

Authorities advised residents of certain areas to evacuate their homes immediately due to the risk of flooding or landslides

Why are so many young seagulls appearing on the streets of Athens?

ANIMA explains that this is a common seasonal phenomenon and provides guidance on what citizens should do when they encounter young seagulls outside their nests

Fishermen across Greece declare “war” on invasive silver-cheeked toadfish as nationwide fishing competition begins

Amateur and professional fishermen join forces to curb the spread of the invasive species threatening the marine ecosystem – Ten-day campaign launched from Rhodes

Rare sighting of five sperm whales off Lefkada, video shows

In the video circulating on social media, the large marine mammals can be seen moving a short distance from one another

Commission approves the Marine Observatory – Papastavrou: Greece at the forefront of Marine Environment protection

In total, the Commission will invest €92 million from the “Horizon Europe” programme for the launch of OceanEye

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