In 1968, Italian engineer **Giorgio Rosa** pushed his vision of independence to the limit by building an **artificial island in the Adriatic Sea**, off the coast of **Rimini, Italy**.
His project aimed to become a **sovereign state**, free from governmental...
In a controversial action aimed at restoring ecological balance, in March 1960, the Royal Air Force dropped 23 cats by parachute over the remote villages of Vario, in Sarawak (Malaysia), to combat a rat infestation caused by the massive...
Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the paradisiacal island Clipperton has been the subject of dispute among several nations over the past century.
Despite its small size and isolated location, this coral atoll, situated 1,120 km southwest of...
Bougainville, an island in the Pacific with nearly 300,000 inhabitants, reaffirmed its plan to become an independent nation by September 1, 2027, after decades of sovereignty aspirations and conflicts with Papua New Guinea, the country to which it currently...
Facing the unstoppable advance of the Pacific Ocean, the tiny island nation of Nauru has decided to sell "golden passports" to foreign citizens as a strategy to finance its fight against climate change.
According to its president, David Adeang, this...
When talking about getaways in the province of Buenos Aires, the sea and the mountains are usually the most chosen options. However, there are lesser-known destinations that offer nature, tranquility, and history without moving too far from the city.
Two...
Europe has taken a significant step in renewable energy production with the launch of the first artificial island.
This innovative infrastructure, located in Belgium, promises to revolutionize hydrogen generation and save billions of euros annually for the German energy...
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, made a shocking discovery: a giant island in the Atlantic Ocean. This is a historic finding due to its characteristics.
The conclusions of the study have been published in...
The hottest days have arrived and many are looking to cool off in bodies of water. An ideal option for these vacations, whether with friends, partner, or family, is a paradisiacal Argentinian island in Patagonia.
Victoria Island: a natural jewel
Victoria...
