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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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09/18/2024
September 18, 2024
German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands
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Reports & Analysis
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds
Rapa Nui may no longer be the example of ecocide — human destruction of the nature — as previously thought.
More than a dispute over islands — Japan's fear of China
More than a dispute over islands — Japan's fear of China
China's growing military might and aggressive foreign policy have prompted Japan to massively increase military spending
Santorini: Growing up on a Greek island paradise
Santorini: Growing up on a Greek island paradise
Anna Delamani, 18, explains what life is like growing up on a Greek island paradise surrounded by tourists.
Greek island of Santorini is overrun by cruise ship tourists
Greek island of Santorini is overrun by cruise ship tourists
Hordes of cruise ship tourists are overwhelming Santorini. Many feel that visitor numbers are out of control.
Island-hopping in the Greek Aegean Sea
Island-hopping in the Greek Aegean Sea
The Greek islands of Rhodes, Symi and Kalymnos offer ancient history, hidden beaches and stunning nature.
Super Typhoon Yagi hits China's Hainan island
Super Typhoon Yagi hits China's Hainan island
Asia's most powerful storm this year has been wreaking havoc in southern China.
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In the spotlight
Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands
Despite lacking the resources to accommodate new arrivals, locals on El Hierro island continue to show solidarity.
Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination
Greek islands like Naxos are facing water shortages. While desalination plants help, they are only part of the solution.
Indonesian island fights to curb impact of toxic nickel mine
Nickel mining has led to water pollution, land degradation and fewer fish, leaving local communities struggling.
Nefertiti bust: Ambassador or hostage?
The Egyptian queen's bust has drawn tourists to Berlin for more than 100 years. But many think it should be in Egypt.
Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate
Rising sea levels are forcing the inhabitants of a small Panamanian island to start a new life on the mainland.
Mallorca housing crisis fuels mass tourism protest
Renting an apartment is becoming unaffordable even for the middle class, and many have blamed mass tourism.
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