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HELMEPA: New ‘Sea Guardians’ Program to Protect Marine Life, Prevent Pollution

HELMEPA is coordinating the new Sea Guardians program that aims to protect the seas and collect data on marine protected species and pollution hot spots.

HELMEPA Holds Record Number of Cleanup Operations on Greek Coasts in 2021

The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) in 2021 coordinated 196 cleanups all over Greece, covering 130 km of coastline.

Blue Flags Removed From Eight Beaches

Eight Greek coasts that had been honored with the quality “Blue Flag” award in June were dropped last month from the 2011 list, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature. Inspections revealed that coastal managers had failed to maintain the required...

Greek Beaches Stripped Of Blue Flags

Nine Greek coasts, winners of the ‘Blue Flags’ international program for environmental education, information and awareness were dropped last month from the 2010 list and lost their award.

Greek Beaches Stripped of Blue Flags

Fourteen Greek coasts, winners of the 'Blue Flags' international program for environmental education, information and awareness were recently dropped from the 2008 list and lost their award.

Strintzis Accepts Delivery Of New “Blue Star Ithaki”

Strintzis Lines, on March 31, accepted its newest super-fast ultra-modern ferry the Blue Star Ithaki from the Korean shipyard Daewoo Heavy Industries. The new vessel will be the first of its type to ply Greek coastal waters.