Kastelorizo: The ‘invisible’ heroes of a forgotten island

A breathtaking view of Kastelorizo

Kastelorizo: The ‘invisible’ heroes of a forgotten island

by Angela Boletsi*

Kastelorizo or Megisti, an island of geopolitical importance inversely proportional to its size, just 2 kilometres off the Turkish coast and about 600 kilometres from mainland Greece, is the south-eastern edge of Greece and Europe. The unique settlement of the island develops amphitheatrically around the port and can only enchant visitors with its colourful neoclassical houses, over...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/26/kastelorizo-the-invisible-heroes-of-a-forgotten-island/

HELMEPA on the border islands of Astypalea, Tilos, Chalki, Kastelorizo and Symi

In Astypalea

HELMEPA on the border islands of Astypalea, Tilos, Chalki, Kastelorizo and Symi

HELMEPA took part in the 7th crossing of Axion Hellas, between 7 and 13 April, visiting the islands of Astypalea, Tilos, Chalki and Kastelorizo as a member of this year’s educational and cultural team together with 10 more organizations.

Tilos

Members of the Association’s staff spoke on the marine environment and the problem of pollution of the oceans, mainly from plastics, to 200 students of these remote...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/16/helmepa-on-the-border-islands-of-astypalea-tilos-chalki-kastelorizo-and-symi/