Greece
Greece
Greek Foreign Ministry: Turkish Navy in Agathonisi Is 'Flagrant Violation of International Law'
The violation of Greek territorial waters from Turkish Navy vessels in the area of Agathonisi on Monday constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law,” the Greek Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“It is clear that there are forces in...
Greece
Migrant Deaths Rise, 3 More Lifeless Children Pulled From Aegean Near Agathonisi, Greece
The number of tragedies in the Aegean continues to grow as 3 more children were pulled lifeless out of the sea near Agathonisi island in the early hours of Friday January 15.
Military outpost in the area called for help...
Greece
New Tragedy in Refugee Crisis: Two-Month-Old Syrian Child Drowns by Agathonisi Island
Following the death of Aylan Kurdi, another child has passed away during his family's effort to migrate to Europe.
A two month Syrian boy was declared dead on the island of Samos on Saturday after the boat that was transporting him and his family...
Greece
Turkish Gunboat Violates Greek Territorial Waters for Several Minutes Off Agathonisi
The Turkish side has proceeded to yet another provocation earlier this (Friday) morning. Specifically, the gunboat “TCG POYRAZ” which was taking part in the Turkish Navy scheduled training program for the first quarter of 2015, entered the Greek territorial...
Greece
65 Illegal Immigrants Rescued in Samos and Agathonisi
The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 65 illegal immigrants off the coast of Samos and Agathonisi islands, something that has become very common in recent months.
In the first incident, 31 immigrants were aboard a vessel at the sea area of...
Greece
Turkish Combat Aircraft Over Agathonisi
The news for the May 23 flight of Turkish combat aircraft over Agathonisi does not mainly focus on the fact that the aircraft possibly recorded and photographed the establishments on the island, but on the fact that for some...
Greece
Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands
How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about to look at have so few people, that the mode of transportation is by donkey,...
Greece
Avoid the Crowds on These Sparsely Inhabited Greek Islands
Despite their reputation as top tourism destinations, there are some secluded Greek islands with populations numbering under 200 people for those looking for a peaceful vacation.
Greece
Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Greek Island Hopping
There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.
Greece
The Best Greek Islands for a Quiet Vacation
A holiday to the Greek Islands can be so many different things: adventure, a beach break, a trip back in time, or a week-long party.
Greece
Vaccinations For All Begin on Greek Islands with Under 10,000 Inhabitants
Vaccination campaigns have begun on Greek islands with up to 10,000 inhabitants, according to an announcement on Thursday.
Greece
Turkish Jets Fly Over Aegean Island A Day After Visit of Greek President
Turkish fighter jets on Tuesday flew over the island of Agathonisi, located at the northernmost point of the Dodecanese, a day after President Katerina Sakellaropoulou's visit to the island.
The illegal overflights by a pair of Turkish F-16 fighter jets...
Diplomacy
Greece Hands Protest Note to Turkish Envoy Over Harassment of PM's Helicopter
Greece handed a protest note on Tuesday to a Turkish envoy in Athens over the Monday incident with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ helicopter.
The Greek PM had said the previous day that Turkish jets buzzed his helicopter as he was...
Diplomacy
Accident Due to Turkish Fighter Jet's Violation Narrowly Averted
A serious accident was narrowly averted on Friday afternoon over the Eastern Aegean Sea after a Turkish F-16 fighter jet harassed a Greek military ''Super Puma'' helicopter.
According to the Greek daily Kathimerini, the incident was seriously dangerous, because if...
Greece
Turkish Jets Violate Greek Airspace After 'Coup Soldiers' Release
Greece's air force on Tuesday recorded six airspace violations over the Aegean by Turkish fighter jets, a day after the release of the last of eight Turkish asylum seekers and provocative statements from Ankara.
A formation of Turkish aircraft consisting of...