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Life on Pserimos: A Remote Greek Island Struggles with Basic Needs and Isolation

Pserimos, a small Greek island near Turkey, faces significant challenges with no pharmacy, supermarket, or bank. Its residents struggle with…

15 January 2025

Ferries Halted as Gale-Force Winds Batter Greek Seas

Gale-force winds reaching 8 to 9 Beaufort have disrupted ferry services across the Ionian and Aegean Seas, prompting sailing bans…

14 January 2025

Greece Fortifies Defense with Israeli Missile Deal Amid Turkish Tensions

Greece is set to strengthen its defense posture with an Israeli missile deal amidst heightened tensions with Turkey. Inspired by…

14 January 2025

Greece Wins Trademark Battle Against "Turkaegean"

Greece has won a significant legal victory against Turkey at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), successfully challenging the…

12 January 2025

Turkey's Maritime Disputes Challenge International Law

Turkey argues that islands should not have full rights to maritime zones, including EEZs. This is especially relevant in the…

12 January 2025

Turkey's Mavi Vatan-2025 Exercise Sends Strong Message to Greece

Turkey's recent military exercise, Mavi Vatan-2025 (Blue Homeland 2025), has been interpreted as a clear message to its neighbouring countries,…

10 January 2025

Greek Authorities Arrest 124 Migrants on Karpathos Island Amid Rise in Illegal Arrivals

Greek authorities arrested 124 migrants on Karpathos Island after unmarked boats were spotted near the coast. The rise in illegal…

9 January 2025

Wild Weather to Hit Greece: Rain, Snow, and Temperature Drop Expected from Sunday

Greece is set to experience a dramatic weather shift starting Sunday, with meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas warning of heavy rain, snowfall…

8 January 2025

Turkey Flexes Naval Muscle with "Blue Homeland 2025" Exercise

Turkey launched "Blue Homeland 2025," a major air and naval exercise across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas, showcasing its…

7 January 2025

Weather: Storms in the southeastern Aegean on Saturday, sunshine returns Sunday

Greece is bidding farewell to the three-day Epiphany holiday with rain and cloudy skies across most of the country today,…

4 January 2025

Skopelos Shines as a Top Beach Destination for 2025

Escape to the idyllic Greek island of Skopelos, named one of the top 10 European beach destinations for 2025. Experience…

4 January 2025

Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing in Greek Monasteries

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers, scarred by years of conflict, found solace on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, Greece, a spiritual haven…

3 January 2025

Turkey to Launch Large-Scale "Blue Homeland 2025" Exercise

Turkey is launching a major air and naval exercise, "Blue Homeland 2025," across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas from…

3 January 2025

Dramatic Chase of Migrant Smugglers in Lesvos: Coast Guard Officer Injured

A dramatic pursuit unfolded off the coast of Lesvos when a Greek Coast Guard patrol boat intercepted a speedboat suspected…

28 December 2024

Ferry Services Disrupted Across Greece Due to Strong Winds

Ferry services across Greece have been significantly disrupted due to strong gale-force winds. Numerous routes have been suspended, and passengers…

27 December 2024

Snowfall Expected in Attica as Bad Weather Returns to Greece

Greece is bracing for a new wave of winter weather, with snow expected to fall in lower altitudes, including parts…

27 December 2024

Migrant Speedboat Intercepted Off Samos, Smuggler Arrested

The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 35 undocumented migrants from a speedboat near Samos, arresting a 26-year-old Afghan man identified as…

27 December 2024

Severe Christmas Weather Sweeps Across Greece

Severe weather is set to sweep across Greece during the Christmas period, bringing heavy snow, rain, and strong winds. Mountainous…

25 December 2024

The Greek Christmas Boat: A Maritime Tradition

More than just decorations, the "karavakia" – small decorated boats – are a powerful symbol of Greek maritime heritage and…

22 December 2024

Rhodes: 8 Migrants Dead – Sea Search for Missing Persons

Eight migrants died and 18 were rescued after their speedboat capsized off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, while reportedly attempting…

20 December 2024

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