Tag: beaches

France bans outdoor smoking

France, a country of smokers, will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, like beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister said in an interview published on Thursday.

Meet Andreas Weil, the founder of Israel’s EcoOcean, protecting the seas for all

A feature article interviewing Israel's leading marine conservationist, Andreas Weil. He founded EcoOcean and has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to learn about the ecological aspects of marine conservation. He also brought the concept of Blue Flag beaches to Israel.

The Joy of Everyday Movement: Making Activity a Lifestyle

It’s easy to overlook the value of small progress. But choosing to walk instead of driving, standing more often, or adding a five-minute stretch at the end of your day all make a difference. These changes don’t need to be big to be meaningful.

All 13 Tel Aviv Beaches Reawarded the Prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ for 2025

Reaffirming its leadership in sustainable coastal management, all 13 of Tel Aviv-Yafo’s public beaches have once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag certification for 2025. This honor, awarded by the International Blue Flag Committee and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), recognizes beaches that meet exceptional standards in water quality, safety, accessibility, and environmental education.

Are olives a fruit? The history of olives and olive oil

Olives are a key component of the human diet, culinary culture, and economy of the Mediterranean region. Archeological findings and written testimony shows that olive oil was used extensively for consumption, lighting, worship, hygiene, and cosmetic purposes in ancient times. However, the date when olives began to be eaten has remained a mystery. Until now.

Internatonal Coastal Cleanup Day makes world beaches cleaner.

Solid and liquid waste pollution on most world beaches is an issue that appears to be getting worse; despite...

Heavily polluted Israeli stream cuts beach in half

The world's increasingly polluted seas and oceans, as well as rising sea levels, are now becoming a sad reality...

3 green reasons why the UAE should be on your travel bucket list

The United Arab Emirates has now become a very popular holiday destination, boasting dry, hot weather for much of...

Turkey’s Beaches Are Third Best in World for “Eco” Blue Flag Rating

Now that the turkey and its trimmings have digested in your belly, time to start planning a spring eco...

10 Best Beach Holidays in the Middle East

You might not be able to strut around in a thong or sun tan topless in the Middle East...

Pink Balloon Protest: Lebanese Reclaim Beirut Beach

Horsh Beirut is not the only public space that has been hijacked from the residents of Beirut. In the...

Going Green at the Beach? Use Natural Sunblocks

Sun bathing in Sinai is like asking for trouble if not adequately screened from the sun's UV rays. Beach season...