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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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World in Progress: Chile's fishermen fear toxic algae
Chiloe islanders in Chile have to cope with toxic algae while depending on the sea for their survival.
World in Progress: Mapping the World
Fishermen struggle in southern Chile - Cisis area mapping app - Tourism in Asmara, Eritrea - Street musicians Rome
Seven legendary treasures
People have long been fascinated by legendary treasures, and they've often become source material for books and films.
Living in a lighthouse
A Dutch couple have turned an old lighthouse into their dream home.
The Croatian island of Krk
Among the approximately 1000 Croatian islands Krk is the biggest.
Rügen - the Baltic Treasure Island
From its chalk cliffs to its quaint seaside resorts, Germany's biggest island has many faces.
'Send asylum-seekers to islands': AfD leader
The German AfD party says rejected asylum-seekers and illegal immigrants be housed on islands outside Europe.
Rügen – the Baltic Treasure Island
From its chalk cliffs to its quaint seaside resorts, Germany's biggest island has many faces.
Growing militarization in SCS
China is rapidly developing its artificial islands in the disputed territory to be able to station fighter jets.
10 reasons to visit Rügen
Germany's largest island on the Baltic Sea is more than long sandy beaches. Here are some of Rügen's highlights.
10 reasons to visit Rügen
Germany's largest island on the Baltic Sea is more than long sandy beaches. Here are some of Rügen's highlights.
Madeira also ablaze
Portugal fights wildfires on Madeira and mainland. Calls in EU firefighters.
World in Progress: Lamu Island tourism
Lack of tourists impacts Kenya's Lamu Island World Heritage site and its people.
World in
Amid political and economic crisis, Haitians still hope for a future - Tourism on Kenya's Lamu island UNESCO site
Leaks detail abuse claims at Nauru detention center
Damning leaks detail widespread abuse at its offshore detention center for asylum seekers in Nauru.
Ready for an island getaway?
Euromaxx asked you to tell us about your favorite island. Find out if you’re our lucky winner here:
Power solo on Danish island
It's time to ensure green transport on the Danish island of Samsø, which is already energy self-sufficient.
The island of Elba
Napoleon Bonaparte made Italy's third-largest island famous.
Power solo on Danish island
It's time to ensure green transport on the Danish island of Samsø, which is already energy self-sufficient.
Island idylls: Ibiza
Besides parties, Ibiza also offers mountain villages, traditional food and hippie culture.
The island of Corsica
The island has a special charm of its own.
The island of Corsica
The island has a special charm of its own.
The Island of Mykonos
A magical destination with something for everyone that is famous the world over.
Natural beauty: The Faroe Islands
The small island archipelago in the North Atlantic is a haven for nature lovers.
Cloud rats of the sky islands
New research reveals that the Philippines may have the greatest concentration of unique mammal species on earth.
Unlikely guardians
Dogs and birds don't usually get along - but sheepdogs have managed to save one threatened penguin colony in Australia.
South Africa: Helping the African penguin
Conservationists are trying to save the African penguin from extinction.
Viewer Video of Easter Island
This week brings us footage from Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island with its famous Moai statues.
World in Progress: Disputed Territories
South China Sea dispute - Cameroon's revised penal code - Gay rights Jamaica - Football in India
World in Progress: South China Sea dispute continues
An international tribunal ruled that Beijing’s expansive territorial claims to the South China sea carry no basis.
Faroe Islands: Cruise boycott hits tourism
Cruise lines pull out in opposition to whale hunting
Greek tourism down amid refugee crisis
The refugee crisis in Greece is scaring off tourists
World Heritage Easter Island, Chile
Video from Feidal Siddiqi
Chile's toxic 'red tide' threatens fishing
An algae bloom has poisoned fish, damaging livelihoods in fishing areas such as Chiloe Island.
Chinese editorial warns of military conflict
An influential Chinese newspaper has warned that Beijing must be ready for war over the disputed South China Sea islands
The sustainable chocolate island
A cooperative is trying to bring the chocolate industry to the island of São Tomé off the coast of Nigeria.
Tying the knot on Santorini
A new and successful industry is flourishing on the tiny Greek island of Santorini: Dream Weddings
Chocolate island
A cooperative is trying to bring the chocolate industry to the island of São Tomé off the coast of Nigeria.
Mallorca slaps on an eco-tax
Holidaymakers on the Balearic islands Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera will have to dig deeper in their pockets
Saving an island state
Environment, biodiversity, Mauritius, climate change, renewables, energy, decarbonization, President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Algae on the island of Chiloé
Fishermen in Chile face bankruptcy due to toxic algae.
Visiting a stately home on Sylt
Ralph Justus Maus' stately mansion on the island of Sylt has an estimated value of €7 million.
Demand to save the world's coral reefs
Environmental changes are causing the world's reefs to become stressed. Experts demand more be done to protect them.
Time running out to save the world's coral reefs
Environmental changes are causing the world's reefs to become stressed. Experts demand more be done to protect them.
Brexit: Bye-bye Love
Argentina calls for Falklands negotiations
Argentina's foreign minister said that recovering sovereignty of the Falkland Islands remained a permanent objective.
Visiting a stately home on Sylt
Ralph Justus Maus' stately mansion on the island of Sylt has an estimated value of €7 million.
Egyptian court quashes handover of islands
An Egyptian court has struck down a government plan to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Experts study possible MH370 debris
Images of three pieces of debris are being studied to see if they belong to the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight.
Chinese ship sails near disputed Japanese islands
Japan has expressed concern after a Chinese navy ship sailed close to disputed islands in the East China Sea.
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