Aegean Islands
Diplomacy
Greece Refutes Turkey’s Claims in the UN Over Status in the Aegean
Greece sent a letter to the UN in response to a similar move made by Turkey earlier in July, refuting many of the claims it made.
Greek News
Double the Number of Migrants are Leaving than Entering Greece
Migrants are leaving Greece at a much faster pace than they are entering it, according to the newest figures on migration released Wednesday.
Greece
Royal Caribbean Reveals Amazing New Supersized Cruise Ship
Leading cruise holidays provider Royal Caribbean International has revealed its new state-of-the-art cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas.
Europe
Mayors of Greek Islands Call for Changes to EU Migration Pact
The mayors of the three Greek islands which have borne the worst of the migration crisis asked for an amendment to the new EU migration pact.
Diplomacy
Turkey Openly Threatens to Occupy Greece's Aegean Islands
In a major escalation of aggressive rhetoric by Ankara, Turkish Vice-President signaled on Saturday that the Erdogan government has set its eyes on taking over the Greek islands close to Turkey.
Fuat Oktay said that his compatriots cry their hearts...
Greece
Almost 1,300 Migrants Arrived on Northern Aegean Islands in March
A dinghy with 39 migrants and refugees from Afghanistan and Africa arrived early Wednesday along the coast of Kleio on northern Lesvos.
The migrants/refugees were sent to a small church outside the village where they will remain for at least...
Greece
European Court Gives Greece Go-Ahead for Migrant Detention Centers
Enclosed detention facilities for migrants and asylum seekers are not prohibited by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), its President said on Tuesday at a briefing in the Greek Parliament.
Court President Linos-Alexandre Sicilianos said that as long as...
Diplomacy
Turkey Calls for the Demilitarization of Sixteen Greek Islands
The Turkish Defense Minister called on Wednesday for the demilitarization of sixteen Aegean islands, claiming that Greece is violating international agreements. Athens quickly responded by accusing Ankara of hypocrisy.
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said "the islands near the cost of...
Greece
Santorini's Autumnal Splendor Will Fill Your Senses
Santorini has without a doubt become Greece's most iconic and well-known island destination.
Its traditional Aegean architecture, spectacular panoramic views, wild landscapes, and countless entertainment options would be attractive to practically anyone who has a passport.
Nonetheless, the Greek summer is admittedly...
Celebrities
Monica Bellucci Spotted on Greece's Paros Island
Famous Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci was spotted on the Greek island of Paros a few days ago, where she was seen spending some relaxing moments during her summer holidays.
Bellucci has been known to visit the island for quite...