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Karpathos: Old munitions found in Ardhani; swimming banned in area
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Karpathos: Old munitions found in Ardhani; swimming banned in area

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swimming and all sea activities are banned in a section of Ardhani, Karpathos, after the discovery of suspected old munitions.
  • The Port Authority has cordoned off the area and imposed safety restrictions, including a 100-meter radius exclusion zone.
  • The ban remains in effect indefinitely, with authorities warning against approaching the cordoned-off area.

The Port Authority of Karpathos has prohibited swimming and all maritime activities in a specific area of Ardhani following the discovery of objects believed to be old munitions. The measure is in place to ensure public safety after the find.

According to information, the objects are assessed to be old ordnance. The Port Authority has already demarcated the area and implemented restrictions. Specifically, the ban covers taking a sea bath, remaining on the beach, and prohibits the movement and anchoring of boats and recreational watercraft within a 100-meter radius of the identified spot in the Ardhani sea area.

This ban will remain in effect until further notice. Citizens and boat operators are urged to avoid the cordoned-off zone. Those who violate the prohibition face penalties under the Public Maritime Law Code. The article also briefly mentions unrelated news items, including a statement from Almeida about the loss of Jorge Messi and a report on Romania's energy situation.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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