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What is the blue dragon and why Spain closed its beaches – “If it stings you, seek first aid immediately”

Despite its dazzling color and tiny size—barely reaching 4 cm—the “blue dragon” is extremely venomous and dangerous to humans, local authorities in Spain have warned

Greece – Donousa: Tourist seriously injured by flying umbrella on remote beach

Shocking photos of the injured woman – An 80-year-old man helped transfer her by boat to the island’s helipad, then to Red Cross Hospital

Viral ‘Roll Cloud’ stuns Portuguese beachgoers

A rare "roll cloud" phenomenon resembling a tsunami startled beachgoers in Portugal, triggering strong winds. What is this strange weather event?

Blue Flag: The two Attica beaches removed from the list

The two beaches that lost their designation belong to the municipalities of Marathon and Lavreotiki

5 shop owners and managers arrested in Anavyssos for illegal occupation of a beach

The shops were licensed as a canteen, but had put up sunbeds, umbrellas and table seating

TripAdvisor 2025: The best beach in the world is Greek

Thailand, Aruba, and Florida also rank among the top spots

Unbelievable! A 5-star hotel is being built in Sarakiniko! Who authorized this monstrosity on Milos?

There is an uproar on the island as bulldozers and trucks have taken over the otherworldly coastline – "We didn’t grant this permit," says Mayor Manolis Mikelis – Residents are preparing legal action

Ilia: Dead fish on the beach of Roviatas – Watch video

The sight of dead fish has caused great uproar, with residents calling for immediate explanations and action from the authorities

Halkidiki: More than 100 umbrellas and sunbeds were torn down on the beach of Kalyves

Some of the vacationers who noticed what was happening, rushed to the spot in order to collect their belongings

Municipality of Zacharo: The “Blue Flag” will wave again on its beaches

"Our effort includes the cleaning of the coastal communities and the placement of mechanisms to facilitate access for people with mobility needs to the beach," says the mayor of Zacharo, among others

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