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Half of Israel is in Mykonos - and the Greek island has noticed

“It’s nonstop; it’s just pure fun. We don’t sleep. We only go out.”

MYKONOS VIEWS: Clear waters, yachts.
“We are constantly trying to initiate clean-up campaigns to make an impact and educate, especially the younger generation”.

Tourism surge drives up trash levels on Lake Kinneret shores

Younes Abu Ghanem.

Missing 4-year-old child Younes Abu Ghanem found in Ashkelon following police search

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Jewish teen attacked with phone and metal chair at North Miami Beach Starbucks


Famed Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies of injuries sustained from Israeli strike

Khalil’s home was reportedly hit by an Israeli airstrike on June 4, where she was seriously injured. Her assistant also suffered injuries and burns in the strike. 

Mona Khalil, a Lebanese ecologist activist looks at a turtle at a coast in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre, August 12, 2002; file photo.

Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack

Saturday's attack was the latest in a series of shark encounters off Australian beaches. The week before, a man died after being attacked by a shark while fishing off ​the coast of Western Australia.

A lifeguard and a NSW Police boat patrol Coogee Beach following a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Archaeologists have also uncovered the foundations of houses and rooms belonging to a Roman villa used between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th century CE.

Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

These are the cleanest and safest beaches in Israel for 2026

The international environmental certification "Blue Flag" was awarded to 62 beaches and 3 marinas in 13 authorities across Israel.

Neve Yam beach in Atlit

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.

Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

These are the best beaches in the world for 2026

Millions of reviews on the Tripadvisor website reveal the best beaches in the world in 2026. Here are the top ten beaches for the coming year.

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area

Israel Land Authority has approved a new tourism center in Moshav Dor, 400-room hotel, rural lodging, and campground for tents and caravans, aiming to boost jobs and tourism in the region.

The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Tripadvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches, featuring a new category. Greece stands out with two beaches topping the European list.

Isla Pasión, Mexico.

University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast

The sword was eventually transferred to Elisha Medical Center in Haifa for an advanced CT scan to examine the blade’s condition without causing it futher harm.

Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses

While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.

A portion of a cliff at Sydney Ali Beach in Herzliya that collapsed, February 21, 2026.