The Central Port Authority of Volos has lifted the swimming ban at beaches from Agria to Saint George of Kynigos after laboratory tests confirmed the waters in the Pagasetic Gulf are clean. The ban was initially imposed due to concerns about potential contamination following reports of dead fish in the area.
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A 48-year-old British tourist who went missing on the Greek island of Rhodes has been found dead on Theologou Beach. The man, last seen swimming with his niece, was discovered after she alerted authorities when he didn't return. An investigation is underway, with an autopsy ordered to determine the cause of death.
Narcotics officials discovered a cocaine shipment worth over 1 million euros hidden in a banana container at the Piraeus port on Monday. The operation, conducted with the collaboration of US Homeland Security, uncovered 34.35 kg of cocaine. Investigations are ongoing to locate the recipients of the shipment.