The Greek Health Ministry is calling for increased inspections and pollution monitoring

The silver-cheeked toadfish delivers a painful but non-venomous bite. Greek authorities recommend cleaning the wound thoroughly and seeking medical help

Latest tests find 60% of Eastern Attica’s beaches unsafe for swimming, with the highest contamination levels recorded in Porto Rafti.

Images circulating online show large numbers of jellyfish drifting close to shore. Experts attribute this early influx to the recent rise in temperatures, which appears to favor their premature arrival.

The listed zones include major port areas, stormwater outlets, and spots near wastewater treatment facilities.

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

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

The program assesses beaches based on water quality, waste management, lifeguard presence, accessibility, environmental education, and other infrastructure.

Restrictions will apply daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from June to September across several municipalities on the Athenian Riviera and are aimed at enhancing safety.