When the phone rang at the headquarters of the Naxos Wildlife Protection Association at 02:30 in the morning, nothing prepared them for the very pleasant news they would hear about the green turtle.

Greece’s Naxos potato is a product of protected designation of origin (PDO) and traditionally a key export of the island, but this year drought and failing infrastructure will force Naxos to import potatoes as of this autumn.

A remarkable discovery on the Aegean island of Naxos is set to enrich our understanding of Byzantine art history.