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ExxonMobil has confirmed that exploratory drilling for natural gas in Greece may begin in 2027, after entering maritime Block 2 in the Ionian Sea alongside Greek partners.
Greece is emerging as a vital hub in Europe’s new energy landscape, with major agreements involving ExxonMobil and Chevron advancing hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete, the Peloponnese, and the Ionian Sea. The deals position Greece as a regional energy and LNG transit center, reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian gas.
Energean and ExxonMobil will launch Greece’s first offshore hydrocarbon exploration in over four decades at Block 2 in the Ionian Sea by 2027, under a new partnership deal that redefines Greece’s energy ambitions.
Greece faces a rainy Monday, November 3, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Ionian, Epirus, western Sterea, and western Peloponnese, per the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). Scattered clouds may bring light rains elsewhere, with morning and evening fog reducing visibility. Temperatures hold steady at 22–24°C, up to 25°C in Crete and the Dodecanese.
As Greece prepares for Oxi Day on October 28, the EMY forecasts thunderstorms in the north and west from early morning, easing by midday, while southern regions enjoy warmer skies up to 30°C in Crete. Winds shift west-northwesterly, with a cooler Tuesday ahead.
Greece prepares for two storm waves from Italy, hitting from Thursday to Monday, October 16–20, 2025. Expect rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures across western, central, and northern regions, with Athens affected by Sunday. Get the latest weather updates and forecasts.
A peaceful evening at a bustling seaside campsite in Finikounta turned into a scene of horror as a masked gunman carried out a brazen double execution, killing the site’s 70-year-old owner and his 60-year-old associate in cold blood. The attack, which unfolded around 8:30 p.m. local time, has left the tight-knit coastal community reeling and sparked a frantic manhunt for the fleeing suspect.
Eyewitnesses described the assailant – his face obscured, possibly by a helmet or balaclava – storming into the reception area of the unnamed campsite armed with what investigators believe was a shotgun. Without warning, he opened fire on the elderly owner, who was behind the counter, striking him with two fatal shots.
Athens has partnered with Google’s Global Fishing Watch to revolutionize marine surveillance in the Aegean Sea, focusing on protecting new marine parks in the Ionian and Cyclades. Using advanced satellite technology, the initiative targets illegal fishing and environmental violations, while enhancing Greece’s ability to monitor its territorial waters. The collaboration, signed in November 2024, also holds potential for addressing migration flows and bolstering national security.
In the past 24 hours, Greek authorities carried out three rescue operations in the southern seas, saving a total of 165 migrants traveling in dinghies near Gavdos and Kalamata. The coordinated efforts involved Coast Guard vessels, a Maltese-flagged tanker, and FRONTEX teams.
Greece will not accept instructions from any country regarding actions in its territorial waters, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis declared, as the government moves forward with the creation of national marine parks in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. In an interview with *TA NEA*, Gerapetritis defended Greece’s sovereign rights, highlighted progress in Greek-Turkish dialogue, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international law and environmental protection.
A family-owned restaurant on the Greek island of Kefalonia has sparked a social media backlash after proudly announcing that Kylie Jenner dined there. Tassia Restaurant’s Instagram post praising the reality star as an “iconic entrepreneur” quickly went viral — but many online users criticized the owners for what they saw as excessive celebrity worship. Despite the mixed reactions, the controversy has put the charming Ionian eatery in the international spotlight.
Turkey criticizes Greece’s new marine parks in the Ionian Sea and Southern Cyclades, claiming they have no legal bearing on Aegean disputes. Turkey urges Greece to avoid unilateral actions and plans to announce its own conservation initiatives.
Greece will establish two national marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean Seas to protect biodiversity and meet global conservation goals, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. The parks, among the Mediterranean’s largest, aim to safeguard 30% of Greece’s waters by 2030, with a ban on destructive bottom trawling.
Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—enjoyed a discreet family vacation in Kefalonia, joined by Kate’s parents. The royals, seeking privacy during Kate’s cancer recovery, arrived via private jet and explored the Ionian Sea on a luxury yacht.
Libya, guided by Turkey, submitted a Note Verbale to the UN on May 27, 2025, claiming continental shelf boundaries up to Crete based on the 2019 Turkey-Libya MoU. The move challenges Greece’s and Egypt’s maritime rights, declaring their EEZ agreements and exploration activities illegal, escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Reality star Kylie Jenner shared stunning Instagram photos from her vacation in Greece’s Ionian Sea, highlighting crystal-clear waters and picturesque landscapes. Spotted in Kefalonia, she explored local boutiques and dined in Fiskardo, showcasing the region’s charm to her millions of followers.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Zakynthos on Monday morning, with its epicentre located in the sea near Volimes. According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the tremor occurred 342 kilometers west of Athens. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Tensions are rising between Greece and Turkey following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ announcement of new marine parks in the Aegean and Ionian Seas at the UN Oceans Conference in Nice. Turkey, wary of Greece’s environmental initiative, sees it as a veiled geopolitical move. *Hürriyet* reports Ankara’s concerns that Athens is exploiting ecological agendas to assert control over disputed waters, despite fragile efforts to mend bilateral ties. As Turkey counters with its own maritime conservation plans, the Aegean risks becoming a new battleground for “green” diplomacy.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice that Greece will establish two new national marine parks—one in the Ionian Sea and one in the southern Cyclades—by the end of the month. The initiative aims to exceed international conservation targets, ban trawling in all marine parks, and designate 10% of national waters as no-fishing zones, reinforcing Greece’s leadership in marine biodiversity protection and sustainable maritime policy.
On the fifth anniversary of the Greece-Italy EEZ agreement, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias celebrated the historic deal that extended Greece’s territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in the Ionian Sea. “We made Greece larger,” Dendias declared, highlighting the resolution of a 45-year issue and Greece’s commitment to international law and UNCLOS.
A Glasgow-built ship, the MV Panagiotis, has become one of Greece’s most iconic Instagram spots, stranded on Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach since 1980. Crafted in 1937 on the Clyde, this rusting vessel, possibly linked to smuggling, draws global tourists with its cinematic allure, earning the beach the title of “world’s best” in 2018.
Greek seas are experiencing unusually high surface temperatures for early June 2025, with parts of the Aegean and Ionian Seas measuring 2–3°C above seasonal norms. Experts from the National Observatory of Athens link the spike to climate change, warning of growing risks to marine ecosystems, coastal economies, and the broader Mediterranean region.
Argostoli paid tribute to legendary composer Mikis Theodorakis with the unveiling of a bronze bust on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Installed outside the Philharmonic School of Kefalonia, the monument honours Theodorakis’s enduring legacy in Greek culture, music, and political life, celebrating his deep ties to the Ionian region.
Off the coast of Corfu, Greek fishermen were stunned when a blue shark, capable of speeds up to 30 miles per hour, circled their boat. “It’s huge! I’ve never seen one this close,” one exclaimed, as the sleek predator glided through the Ionian Sea, a rare and thrilling sight for Greece’s coastal waters.
As Greece enters Holy Week, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts warm weather with temperatures above seasonal norms. Scattered showers are expected, particularly in western and northern regions, with Holy Tuesday and Good Friday seeing the most rain. Mild conditions and African dust may affect visibility, but sunshine will prevail in many areas.
Greece braces for a turbulent Wednesday as the National Meteorological Service forecasts rain, strong winds, and a haze of African dust across the country. Scattered showers will dampen the Ionian, mainland, and northern Aegean, with light snow possible in the northwest mountains. Winds up to 7 Beaufort and temperatures reaching 26°C in Crete round out this springtime weather mix.
The race for the IOC presidency intensified on March 19, 2025, at Greece’s Costa Navarino resort, where seven candidates, including frontrunners Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., vied to replace Thomas Bach. With over 100 votes to be cast on Thursday at 4 p.m. local time, the election—set against the Ionian Sea—will crown the leader of the $7 billion Olympic empire. Coe faces a tough fight, Coventry eyes history as the potential first female president, and Samaranch Jr aims to echo his father’s legacy, all amid whispers of alliances and multiple voting rounds.
