The woman, an undocumented Algerian national, told police she panicked after her 3-year-old daughter suffered a fatal accident at home and left the child’s body by the sea to avoid arrest

Surveillance video shows a woman pushing a stroller with the child near the coast hours before the toddler’s body was found on the beach. Authorities are closing in on her identity as foul play remains a possibility

The beaches were removed from both the Greek Blue Flag chapter and the international organization.

A freak accident on a secluded beach in Donoussa has reignited concerns over the lack of medical infrastructure and emergency protocols on Greece’s remote islands

The incident is under investigation by the 3rd Port Authority of Skala Katerinis, with coordination from the Central Port Authority of Thessaloniki

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The regions of Halkidiki, Eastern Attica, and the Dodecanese emerged as the top offenders in terms of unlawful occupation of coastal space.

Of the 137 deaths at sea this year, 63 have been confirmed as drownings

The results were based on the first microbiological water quality findings for 2025, released by the Panhellenic Center for Ecological Research.

All of this is feeding into what’s become known in Greece as the “Towel Movement”—a peaceful but persistent effort by citizens to reclaim the public beaches by simply laying down their towels wherever the law says they have the right to

The purple jellyfish may be beautiful to behold, but swimmers in affected regions should remain vigilant. It is advised to check live beach maps or local advisories before heading into the sea, especially in central and northern Greece and the nearby island chains

Locals and visitors try to beat the heat from the early morning hours at local beaches.

Few Germans today associate Greece with its role in the European Union, its strategic position in migration policy, or its social and political challenges.

With beach tourism being a cornerstone of Greece’s summer economy and lifestyle, these enforcement efforts aim to preserve public access and environmental integrity

Relevant authorities this year are also using AI this season to scan satellite photos of beaches and coastal areas

When we shake the sand from our towels and leave the beach behind, nothing in the world will have changed. The loneliness, the digitized interactions, the frictionless yet faceless convenience—they’ll all still be waiting

Public health officials in Greece report more than 350 drowning deaths in 2023, with 80% occurring on beaches with no lifeguard present.

When getting ready for the beach, alongside sunscreen, hat, and flip-flops, you now need a calculator

At some point during the hike, one of the women lost consciousness, causing panic for her companion.

Over 150 volunteers collected waste from Voula Beach, highlighting the power of community and the importance of environmental protection.