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greekcitytimes. com > 06/09/2026 > thessaloniki-man-fined-abandoning-nine-kittens

Thessaloniki man fined "270, 000 for abandoning nine kittens Greek City Times

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (253+ words) A 55-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been hit with a staggering "270, 300 fine after authorities determined he abandoned nine kittens on the side of a road in the city's Kalamaria district. The incident took place on Saturday evening and was captured…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 06/01/2026 > free-accommodation-syros-cat-volunteers

Get Free Accommodation on a Greek Island " If You Love Cats

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (274+ words) Dreaming of spending a month on a beautiful Greek island without paying for accommodation? A unique volunteer opportunity on the Cycladic island of Syros could make that dream a reality " provided you're a cat lover. The animal welfare organisation Syros…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 05/04/2026 > rare-african-flamingo-spotted-among-flocks-in-lesvos

Rare African Flamingo Spotted Among Flocks in Lesvos

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (361+ words) Greek City Times (GCT) is a digital news and lifestyle platform focusing on Greek news, culture, history, sports, and current affairs. It serves as a key source of information for Greek residents and the global Greek diaspora, particularly in countries…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 04/01/2026 > dogs-have-lived-alongside-humans-for-over-14000-years

Dogs Have Lived Alongside Humans For Over 14, 000 Years Greek City Times

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) Researchers confirmed that bones discovered in the United Kingdom and Turkey belonged to early domestic dogs, demonstrating that dogs had already spread across Europe and western Asia at least 14, 000 years ago. The findings push confirmed evidence of dog domestication more…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/18/2026 > giant-toxic-pufferfish-alarms-greek-fishermen

Giant Toxic Pufferfish Alarms Greek Fishermen Greek City Times

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (299+ words) We had a very good catch today, with nets full of pufferfish," Androulakis said, noting that several more large specimens'some weighing up to 9 kilograms'were thrown back into the sea. The species, identified as Lagocephalus sceleratus, is highly toxic and invasive,…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/14/2026 > giant-sperm-whales-thrive-in-greek-seas

Giant Sperm Whales Thrive in Greek Seas Greek City Times

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (318+ words) Some mothers remain near the surface, watching over the calves of other females in the group while the others descend into the depths to hunt. During these dives, sperm whales use a sophisticated echolocation system similar to sonar. They emit…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/11/2026 > large-shark-sighting-causes-panic-at-athens-riviera

Large Shark Sighting Causes Panic At Athens Riviera

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (239+ words) Greek City Times (GCT) is a digital news and lifestyle platform focusing on Greek news, culture, history, sports, and current affairs. It serves as a key source of information for Greek residents and the global Greek diaspora, particularly in countries…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/11/2026 > greeks-stranded-dubai-refuse-repatriation-without-pets

Dubai: 50 Greeks Unable to Repatriate as They Refuse to Leave Pets Behind

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (230+ words) Around 50 Greek citizens remain stranded in Dubai, unable to return home, as they refuse to board repatriation flights that do not allow pets on board. According to animal welfare organization Dog's Voice, pets have been explicitly prohibited on the repatriation…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/11/2026 > greeks-stranded-dubai-refuse-repatriation-without-pets

Dubai: 50 Greeks Unable to Repatriate as They Refuse to Leave Pets Behind Greek City Times

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (230+ words) Around 50 Greek citizens remain stranded in Dubai, unable to return home, as they refuse to board repatriation flights that do not allow pets on board. According to animal welfare organization Dog's Voice, pets have been explicitly prohibited on the repatriation…...

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greekcitytimes. com > 03/06/2026 > six-endangered-green-turtles-spotted-in-the-waters-of-messolonghi-lagoon

Six Endangered Green Turtles Spotted in the Waters of Messolonghi Lagoon

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (403+ words) A quiet environmental walk through the lagoon of Messolonghi Lagoon has led to a rare and remarkable wildlife sighting: a small group of endangered green sea turtles swimming in its calm waters. According to Charelos, seeing a group of green…...

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