Ionian Sea
Environment
Earthquakes in Greece: The Areas of High Risk
The frequency of earthquake activity in Greece makes it rank sixth in the world and first in Europe in the damage caused by temblors.
This is due to some unique geological characteristics, caused by the movements of the tectonic plates...
Education
First Kindergarten Opens on Tiny Borderline Greek Island Ereikoussa
The newly-founded first kindergarten on the tiny borderline Greek island of Ereikoussa, in the Ionian Sea, opened its doors to two students.
Greek News
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Lefkada Island, Greece
Lefkada, Greece was shaken by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake that hit the island in the Ionian Sea early on Tuesday.
According to the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), the quake at 06:49 a.m. struck at a focal depth of 16.5...
Greece
The Greek Island That Still Commemorates Edward Kennedy
The handwritten note by late U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy dating back to August 1968 is exhibited in the small art gallery that used to be a taverna in Edward Kennedy Square, located in Lakka village on the Greek island...
Energy
Greece Accelerates Gas Exploration in the Ionian Sea and Crete
Greece is expected to announce initiatives to accelerate natural gas exploration in the Ionian Sea and in Crete after Russia threatened to cut off supplies to Europe.
According to a report in the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA), the aim of...
Greek News
Corinth Canal in Greece Shut for a Whole Year and Counting
The Corinth Canal in Greece is one of the most important infrastructures in the entire nation, yet it has been shut for a year now due to landslides that occurred last February.
Also known as the Isthmus of Corinth, the...
Greek News
Top 10 Private Islands for Sale in Greece
There are perhaps dozens of private islands for sale in Greece. To own one is a dream of many people, but it can only come true for the few.
Basketball
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Cruises the Ionian Sea in Greece
NBA legend Magic Johnson, regarded as the best point guard of all time, is sailing Greece's Ionian Sea aboard his $150 million luxury yacht.
Animals
Stunning Footage of a Sperm Whale Family Captured in Greece
Stunning footage of a sperm whale family joyfully playing in Greece's Ionian Sea was captured by the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute.
Diplomacy
Greek Parliament to Vote on Extension of Territorial Waters in Ionian Sea
A bill to extend the territorial waters of Greece westwards was brought to the Greek Parliament on Friday.
The bill is titled "To establish the width of the territorial zone in the marine area of the Ionian and the Ionian...