Tasos Kokkinidis

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Greece has officially introduced its Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) for the first time, establishing a clear, detailed framework for the organization and use of its maritime zones. This historic move sets national guidelines for the sustainable development of Greece’s marine space, aligning with European Union directives and international maritime law.

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

If you’ve ever been captivated by the brilliant turquoise waters of Greece, the Caribbean, or the South Pacific, you’re not alone. These stunning shades of blue almost seem unreal—but there’s real science behind them. So, what actually gives ocean water its color? According to NASA, it all comes down to how light behaves in water. “The reason the ocean is blue is due to the absorption and scattering of light,” they explain.

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Thomas Krasonis led from pole position in Spain to secure his and Greece’s first win in the NASCAR Euro Series top division. His breakthrough is twofold for the Greek driver: after winning in OPEN on Saturday, Krasonis became the first Greek competitor to take victory in EuroNASCAR’s top division with an epic performance in PRO Round 02. Starting from pole, the PK Carsport driver made the perfect start and cruised to victory in the 18-lap race.

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Theopetra Cave, located in Thessaly, Central Greece, and believed to be the place of the oldest human construction on earth, reopened to the public after 9 years of restoration work. Located in the Meteora limestone rock formations, findings indicate that the cave was inhabited as early as 135,000 years ago. According to archaeologists, evidence of human habitation in the cave can be traced without interruption from the Middle Palaeolithic to the end of the Neolithic period.

1 week ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Fishermen off the coast of Greece’s Corfu were met with an extraordinary and unexpected sight—a massive shark swimming just beneath the surface, circling near their inflatable boat. The two individuals, out at sea for what was likely a routine trip, maintained remarkable composure as the enormous creature lingered nearby. Rather than panic, they calmly documented the surreal moment and later shared the footage on social media, where it quickly gained attention.