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Switzerland: Free – temporarily – public transport in Geneva to tackle pollution

Geneva is experiencing a severe peak in ozone pollution, which can cause breathing problems, headaches and asthma attacks, according to the World Health Organization

Crete: A rare species of vulture appeared exhausted on a beach in Chania (video-photos)

The large vulture offered an unexpected sight to the bathers, who with the assistance of the lifeguard, removed it from the sea

USA: Tropical Storm Erin forms near Cape Verde

The storm is located about 455 km west-northwest of the Cape Verde archipelago, with winds estimated at 75 km/h

Caretta Caretta turtle nests on Anavyssos beach while Keratea burns

While forests and wildlife were suffering from yet another wildfire, this time in Keratea, a loggerhead sea turtle was laying her eggs on the Alykes beach in Anavyssos

Rare dolphin species spotted in the Ikaria trench – The Risso’s dolphin is the largest in Greek waters

These dolphins dive to depths exceeding 300 meters, holding their breath for over 30 minutes, while they are primarily threatened by overfishing and marine pollution

Two whales recorded in Ikaria – See photo

The incident was recorded by the scientific crew of the vessel "Tritonas", as part of the research on marine mammals in the Aegean Sea

Dead sea turtle in Nea Krini, Thessaloniki

This is the second similar incident in Kalamaria in less than two months, which is of great concern

The longest solar eclipse in history will plunge earth into darkness for 7 minutes

When this spectacular celestial event will occur — and which regions will witness it

Greece takes a historic step for ocean protection with the establishment of two new Marine Parks

The initiative is being hailed as a historic act of national responsibility with global environmental significance

Map shows jellyfish sightings and high-risk beaches

The Hellenic Biodiversity Observatory urges those swimming in specific areas "to be particularly careful"

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