The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) has underscored the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe due to climate change. The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), native to Southeast Asian tropical woods, is an anthropophilic species adapted to various habitats and environments, especially in urban areas, as it seeks opportunities to prey on […]

Shortly before 9:00 AM, a popwerful earthquake was detected in Arkalochori, alarming local residents. Within just a few minutes, a second and stronger earthquake hit Heraklion, followed closely by another tremor moments later. These successive quakes have underscored the region’s seismic activity, capturing attention and precautionary measures. According to seismologist Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos, the fault […]