A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the sea between Rhodes and Turkey on November 26, 2025, with its epicenter 37 km southeast of the island at a shallow depth of 13.3 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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Two schoolchildren from remote Pserimos island paraded with mainland students from Peristeri in a moving October 28 celebration, marking the reopening of the local school after 15 years and symbolizing Greece’s unbreakable unity.
Luxury home prices in Greece have doubled in five years, driven by strong demand in Mykonos, Santorini, and the Ionian and Dodecanese islands, with properties fetching up to €20,000 per square meter. Foreign buyers from the US and Asia are fueling this booming market.
Karpathos and the neighbouring islet of Saria are set to become a new focal point for walking tourism in the Aegean, following the inclusion of the project “Upgrading Hiking Routes in Karpathos and Saria”
Excerpt: Discover Tilos, Greece’s eco-friendly island leading the way in sustainable tourism. With innovative renewable energy systems and the world’s first certified zero-waste program, Tilos offers authentic, low-impact travel experiences amidst stunning natural beauty.
In the early hours of September 5, 2025, a 19-year-old Swedish tourist’s night out at a bustling Rhodes nightclub turned into a nightmare. Out with friends, she reconnected with a man from a dating app, only for him to allegedly lure her to a restroom and assault her violently—pushing her against the wall and ignoring her desperate pleas. Traumatized, she fled and reported the incident to police that morning. Authorities are now hunting the suspect, with forensic tests underway to uncover the truth behind this harrowing claim.
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Valinakis has accused the Greek government of a “double retreat” in Greek-Turkish relations over Aegean marine parks. In a social media post, he criticized Athens for revising plans that initially included Dodecanese islands—disputed as “grey zones” by Turkey—and extended beyond six nautical miles, claiming the new limits concede to Turkish objections.
Rising from the crystalline embrace of the southeastern Aegean Sea like a sun-bleached jewel, Rhodes beckons with its intoxicating blend of ancient wonders and modern Mediterranean allure.
The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to Devlet Bahçeli’s claims that the Dodecanese Islands were “stolen” from Turkey, affirming Greece’s sovereignty over the islands as governed by the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty. The Ministry reiterated Greece’s right to defense under International Law and condemned revisionist views on sovereignty.
Greece, in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), has established…
Greece is set to transform its energy infrastructure with a 1 GW undersea power link connecting the mainland to the Dodecanese islands by 2027. The €1.42 billion project, led by the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), will replace costly diesel generators with renewable energy, enhancing grid stability and cutting carbon emissions. This interconnection is part of a broader plan to link all major Aegean islands to the mainland by 2030, paving the way for sustainable energy development in the region.
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In a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Rome, Paolo Catti De Gasperi, grandson of former Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi, returned a 5th-century B.C. krater to Greece. The artifact, originally gifted to his grandfather in 1953 by Greek Prime Minister Alexandros Papagos, symbolises the enduring cultural ties between Italy and Greece.
Greece’s tourism sector set new records in 2024, with international air arrivals soaring to 14.4 million from January to July, marking an 8.2% increase. Crete led the growth among Greek islands, while the Dodecanese and Ionian Islands also saw significant visitor surges. Despite a slight decline in the Cyclades, overall spending increased, emphasizing Greece’s continued appeal as a top travel destination.
The Aegean Regatta, a beloved sailing tradition in Greece, sets sail for a record-breaking year in the stunning Dodecanese islands this August. This event offers more than just competition; it’s an island-hopping adventure celebrating Greek culture.
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