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An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Unlocking papyrus secrets
Egyptologists are deciphering messages inked on papyrus thousands of years ago.
Why Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt
A few years ago, business on the island nation was booming. Now Sri Lanka is broke. What went wrong?
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Ecosystems are under siege from climate change, but resourceful efforts can help endangered landscapes.
A lake island fighting to survive
Located near Chennai, biodiversity hotspot Irukkum Island in Pulicat Lake is under threat.
Australia sends minister to Solomon Islands over China pact
Australia has dispatched a cabinet minister to the Solomon Islands over a security pact with China.
Not afraid of rising sea levels on Ile-de-Sein
Most residents of Ile-de-Sein say there is nothing that would make them leave their home despite rising sea levels.
Solomons defends new China security pact
A leaked document suggests the Chinese military could have a presence on the Solomon Islands under a new security pact.
Sundarbans' climate refugees face an uncertain future
Sagar Island has been a haven for climate refugees in India. Now it too is succumbing to rising sea levels.
Whale Watching and Volcanoes in the Azores
Euromaxx reporter Hendrik Welling explores the islands’ great beauty in the middle of the Atlantic.
Migrants dying on their way to Canaries
Record numbers of African migrants died in 2021 while trying to reach the Canary Islands by boat.
More African migrants eye Canary Islands
Thousands of West African migrants are making the risky journey to Europe, resulting in more fatalities than ever.
Japan's resolve on Russia comes with a price
Tokyo's Russia sanctions is likely the final nail in the coffin of Japan's ambition to control the Kuril Islands.
World in Progress: Looking for closure
Decades later, children who were taken away from their families in La Reunion are trying to reconnect with their past.
La Palma islanders begin cleanup
Some seven thousand people were displaced during the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano.
COVID digest: Vaccine orders no longer needed — EU official
The EU's economy commissioner has said the time for discussing vaccine mandates has passed. Follow DW for the latest.
US will reopen Solomon Islands embassy
The US hopes to counter Chinese influence in the Solomon Islands and the entire Indo-Pacific.
Captain Cook's Endeavour found, say Australian researchers
The wreck of the vessel Captain Cook used to sail to Australia has been found in the US, Australian archaeologists say.
Monkey Island: Home of the Liberian lab chimps
Test chimps in Liberia survived two civil wars. Today, they live on six islands and depend on humans for their survival.
Spain: 300 people rescued from migrant boats
Spain's emergency services said it had rescued more than 300 people from seven different boats.
Tonga: COVID-hit ship gets green light to deliver aid
The Australian ship will follow strict protocols, avoiding any contact with locals to prevent an outbreak.
AFCON: The unraveling of Algeria
The Fennec Foxes had entered the tournament as favorites with an unbeaten run dating back to 2018.
Will Reunion Island become the world's sixth digital hub?
France's overseas territory Reunion Island could become one of the world's digital hubs.
Reunion Island: The world's next major digital hub?
Entrepreneurs on the French territory of Reunion want to turn the island into a massive data hub.
Reunion Island plans to go green
Though activists on the island agree on the target, they disagree on the methods.
Volcano erupts on Galapagos Islands
The tallest mountain on the Galapagos Islands has erupted, spewing ash clouds over the Pacific Ocean.
Will Reunion become world's sixth digital hub?
France's overseas territory Reunion Island could become one of the world's digital hubs.
Death toll of migrants trying to reach Spain doubles in 2021
Migrant rights group Walking Borders has claimed over 4,400 migrants died attempting to reach Spain in the past year.
Thailand: Rebirth of a natural paradise
Once on the verge of ecological catastrophe, the ecosystem of Maya Bay has begun to revive after a three-year shutdown.
La Palma volcanic eruption declared over
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the end of the eruption on the Canary island as the "best Christmas present."
New COVID wave threatens tourism on Canary Islands
The economy of the Canary Islands depends on tourism but the pandemic has many hotel owners fearing for their future.
Socotra - A remote island off the Horn of Africa
The tiny, picturesque island is not typical of the area.
Living next to Taiwan's nuclear dump site
For decades, Taiwan has been storing barrels of radioactive waste on Orchid Island, home to some 5,000 people.
From child mother to entrepreneur in Cape Verde
Determined to support herself and her child, Sara launched a business selling fried bananas.
World in Progress: Keeping small island schools alive
The population on the Aeolian islands is declining - can the small island schools survive?
Solomon Islands: PM survives no confidence vote
The vote comes a week after violent protests left four dead with Manasseh Sogavare alleging a coup is underway.
Fiji sends peace-keeping troops to Solomon Islands
Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea have deployed troops to the nation as anti-government protests turned violent.
Spain's Canary Islands: A dangerous migrant drawcard
More and more migrants are making the dangerous cross to Spain's Canary Islands. Many drown en route.
France 'ready to discuss' Guadeloupe autonomy
In the wake of violent protests, France has brought up the prospect of autonomy for the overseas territory.
Dead bodies found in Solomon Islands after days of unrest
Remains of several bodies have been found after days of rioting that Prime Minister Sogavare blames on foreign powers.
Reviving Germany's floodplain forests
German conservationists try to reverse damage to an ecosystem that offers natural flood protection.
Solomon Islands: Buildings set ablaze, rioters defy lockdown
Australia said it would send a peacekeeping force to the Solomon Islands which is facing inter-island tension.
La Palma residents fear for future
Spain's La Palma volcano continues to erupt and spew ash, forcing some residents to pack up and leave.
Senegal: Crossing the vast Atlantic Ocean
InfoMigrants' new podcast starts in Senegal, looking out across the Atlantic Ocean — and dreaming of Europe.
Astypalea starts VW-sponsored e-mobility shift
A tiny Greek island wants go fully electric, and gets help from a big German carmaker.
Disappearing beaches - The trouble with sand
Around the world, beaches are under threat. Severe storms and sea levels are rising.
Paying the price of climate damage
The countries hit hardest by climate change want loss and damage to be on the agenda. Will rich polluters listen?
La Palma’s Volcano
On the Spanish island of La Palma, the Cumbre Vieja volcano is spewing lava and ash, forcing residents from their homes. It’s a nightmare for the tourist destination, one of the Canary Islands off the north-west African coast. What will become of the island?
Clean energy on the Shetland Islands
Public awareness about clean energy is increasing on the Shetland Islands.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
On the Shetland Islands, awareness of clean energy supply is growing.
La Palma volcano: Heavy ash forces residents inside
Schools have been closed and flights canceled because of massive amounts of ash from La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano.
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