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A giant trunk of a fossilized tree was discovered in the village of Varos in Lemnos, during excavation, maintenance and promotion, carried out by a staff of the Museum of Natural History of the Fossil Forest of Lesvos, under its director, Professor Nikolaos Zouros.

A recent article on Lemnos and its delicious cuisine was featured on Lonely Planet, the well-known travel guide’s website. While those of us familiar with the island in the northern Aegean Sea, already know about the wonderful food and drink of Lemnos, Lonely Planet noted that it’s “the Greek foodie paradise you’ve never heard of” where visitors “can sample some of Greece’s finest produce, minus the crowds.”

Australian Lieutenant Commander Andrea Argirides will serve as a cultural advisor and interpreter in Greece, during the Australian Royal Navy delegation's travels to the nation with the HMAS Success.