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Greek-born Drummer Tommy Lee Urges Greece to Stop Cruelty to Santorini Donkeys

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is calling on the Greek government to immediately stop using donkeys as "animal taxis” on Santorini.

Lipsi Sanctuary to Offer Rescued Dolphins a Safe Home

The Dodecanese island of Lipsi will soon be home to dozens of dolphins rescued from captivity on the initiative of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation (AIMC).

Circular Foresees Weight Limits for Santorini Donkey Rides

In efforts to protect Santorini's donkeys, the ministry issued a directive prohibiting the transport of "heavy" tourists up the island's steep inclines.

Santorini Works to Improve Treatment of Donkeys Used in Tourism

Santorini officials said they were preparing to take action to protect the popular island’s donkeys which are used to transport tourists up the steep incline to Fira.

Santorini Strays Face Bleak Future, Mayor Says He’s Still Seeking Property to House Them

The popular Greek island of Santorini is in the spotlight after municipal authorities said they were evicting the long-running Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA), where the island’s stray dogs and aging donkeys are housed.