Tag: Greece

Mediterranean Mega Fires Burn Record Land as Climate Change Fuels Extreme Heat and Drought

At the start of August, wildfires exploded across the Mediterranean basin, fueled by a wicked trio of extreme heat,...

The Secrets of Longevity in Ikaria, Greece

Ikarians drink herbal teas every day, made from plants grown around their homes and in the wild

Goat and sheep plague threatens Greek meat industry

A goat plague, also known as Peste des Petits Ruminants, was detected for the first time in Greece last month. While the virus does not seem to infect humans, it is highly contagious among goats and sheep and can kill between 80 and 100% of those infected.

Medical cannabis now legal in Greece and country eyes being major European grow hub

The €40 million project by Israel-based Tikun Olam, located near Corinth, will be built on a land parcel of six hectares. The facility includes 21,000 square meters of state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouses, a vertically integrated production plant and a fully equipped R&D department.

Discover Unique Homes and Sustainable Getaways with HomeExchange Collection

HomeExchange, a pioneer in home exchange vacations for over three decades, has recently introduced HomeExchange Collection—an exclusive community catering to like-minded travelers seeking to connect, share, and swap their luxurious homes. As a Certified B Corporation, HomeExchange Collection actively supports sustainable travel initiatives.

How to make the world microplastics free

Inspiring projects to help us reduce and reuse microplastics.

Restoring a synagogue sustainably in Kos, Greece

Sanctity in circularity? How Jewish history and sustainablepractice meet in Greece today. Kos Island, Greece. A sustainable synagogue remodel by Israeli-Greek architect Elias Mesinas.

If you think the Middle East is dramatic now, 2000 years ago it was a telenovela

The relations between the Herodian Kingdom and the Nabatean Kingdom were very complex and involved political, economic and marriage...

Creamy white malabi pudding with pistachios

Rose-flavored sweetness and a light, creamy texture that keeps you dipping your spoon back in - in Israel this...

Made in the shade with simple, cheap urban design for Tel Aviv

Until you've cycled high noon in the Middle East summer you'll have no idea how incredibly hard it is...

Will Submerged Atlantis Super Volcano Cause Giant Tsunami?

Santorini's quaint town of Thera actually sits on rim of a super volcano. The Mediterranean Sea basin, especially that bordered...

Solar Power to Pay off Greek Debt?

Helios, the sun god of ancient Greece could help Greece get out from under. Here's a surprise twist. The economic...