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It is the largest bird of prey in Europe, with a wingspan of 2.5 to 3 metres. It nests in the Dadia forest, its only colony in all the Balkans for many decades. It builds its nests in the treetops where it gives birth to one young a year. Long-term efforts to protect the Maurogipa, this iconic species, have been linked to the history of the protected area of the Dadia-Levkimi-Soufli National Forest Park.

The Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas visited the Dadia Forest Information Centre accompanied by the Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Christodoulos Topsidis, on Thursday.