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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas

Manuel Santos

Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.

4 days ago

Cypriot Motorcyclists Embark on Memorial Ride Honoring Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou

Iorgos Pappas

Sixty Cypriots on 40 motorcycles embark on a 10-day memorial journey through Greece, honoring Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou on the 30th anniversary of their deaths.

4 days ago

WWF Greece Calls for National Strategy to Cut Plastic Pollution by 2030

Mihaela Lica Butler

WWF Greece demands urgent action as 11,500 tons of plastic choke the seas annually.

5 days ago

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

Arthur Butler

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The physical framework of the Athens Riviera’s newest luxury residential project has officially taken shape. Hines, the international real estate investment and development firm, announced the completion of the structural frame for Apollo Hills. Located in […]

5 days ago

North Aegean Launches €8 Million Funding Programme for Tourism and Agri-Food Businesses

Iorgos Pappas

The North Aegean Region announced an €8 million funding action for tourism and agricultural processing.

5 days ago

Greece Extends Deadline for 22-Airport Concession as Investor Interest Grows

Kostas Raptis

The deadline to express interest in the 40-year concession of 22 regional Greek airports moved from June 30 to August 20.

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Greek Government Says Ferry Ticket Prices Will Remain Stable

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Greece’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs says ferry ticket prices will remain at 2024 and 2025 levels despite ongoing international pressure on fuel costs.

6 days ago

Trivago Apologizes and Removes Disputed AI Video Following Santorini Complaint

Victoria Udrea

Trivago removed a disputed AI-generated promotional video and apologized after Santorini hoteliers accused the platform of misleading travelers.

6 days ago

Nafplio Sets a Standard with Organized Street Music on the Beachfront

Iorgos Pappas

Nafplio has organized a rotating schedule for street musicians along the waterfront, keeping the atmosphere lively while maintaining order

6 days ago

Bus Strike Exposes Urgent Need for Coordinated Tourism Management in Santorini

Iorgos Pappas

The recent cruise ship strike in Santorini has sparked a heated debate over passenger management. Is the new 70-30 port rule realistic for bus operators?

1 week ago

Greece and the UK Ink Five-Year Tourism MoU

Iorgos Pappas

Greece and the UK have signed their first official tourism MoU. Learn what this five-year partnership means for sustainable growth and incoming UK visitor trends.

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Stories of Interest

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

Archaeological Site of Itanos in Lassithi near the famous Vai palm forest.

ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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