The Kastropolitia archaeological site, essentially the fortress rising above the main town (Chora) on the central Aegean island of Skyros, opened to the public this week after 18 years, when it was closed in the wake of an earthquake.

The international Boom Reggae Festival (#B) RF is returning to the island of Skyros for the second consecutive year on July 19-21.

Renewable energy sources, solar systems, water-saving systems and the first bioclimatic gym on an island are part of plans for the energy upgrade of Skyros High School, which aims to be the first "green" school to meet the most stringent international environmental standards, as defined by the "Green Destinations" programme.