Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Climate Challenge Conference Addresses Sustainability in Tourism, Urban Areas, and Education

Victoria Udrea

The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) held the “Climate Challenge” conference on Monday, November 25, at the Basil & Marina Theocharakis Foundation for Fine Arts and Music. The event focused on sustainability through the lenses of tourism, urban development, and education, emphasizing the urgency of climate crisis solutions. Key Findings and Topics […]

Deadly Storm Bora Devastates Greece: Loss of Lives and Widespread Damage

Iorgos Pappas

Storm Bora causes widespread destruction and loss of life in Lemnos and in Halkidiki. Storm Bora struck Greece over the past several days with deadly force, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm claimed three lives, including two individuals on Lemnos Island and another in Halkidiki. Strong winds, torrential rain, and widespread […]

Greek Professional Fishermen as a “Protected Species”

Manuel Santos

Retired Hellenic Coast Guard Captain Spiros Aggelakis has expressed concerns about professional fishermen, often calling them an “endangered species,” who should be treated as a protected group. The retired captain criticized current policies, stating that: Another unenforceable law for professional fishing. Instead of providing subsidies to enable them to continue their work, as is done […]