The Greek Coast Guard found two women’s bodies and 39 migrants on Farmakonisi, a small Aegean island, on Monday. Authorities are investigating, with searches ongoing for possible shipwreck survivors.
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A smuggler fleeing Greek authorities threw three people, including two children, into the waters near Farmakonisi on Saturday night, resulting in one death. The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 16 others who reached shore, while special unit divers pulled the unconscious man and minors from the sea. The children survived after intense efforts, but the man was declared dead on Leros, highlighting the deadly risks of migrant smuggling in the Aegean.
The European Commission has extended the express visa program for Turkish citizens visiting Greece’s Aegean islands for another year, starting April 1, 2025. The seven-day visas, issued at island ports, now include Patmos and Samothrace alongside ten other islands, boosting tourism and strengthening ties between the two nations.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced their largest-ever programme to Greece for Summer 2025, with three new destinations, eight new routes, and over 125 additional hotels. With over three million seats on sale and a wider range of holiday options, the companies are set to offer unparalleled choice for travelers heading to Greece.
Jet2 is expanding its Greek island offerings from Manchester Airport with three stunning new destinations: Poros, Aegina, and Leros. Discover the charm of these idyllic islands, from historic ruins and lush landscapes to crystal-clear waters and delicious cuisine. Book your Greek island getaway with Jet2 today!
The long-standing mystery of the WWII British submarine HMS Trooper, missing since October 1943, has finally been solved. Found by Greek divers led by Kostas Thoctarides, the submarine was located at the bottom of the Icarian Sea near Leros, offering closure to the families of the 64 sailors who perished when it was sunk by German mines.
LEROS, GREECE – Defense Minister Nikos Dendias paid tribute to the crew of the Destroyer…
Greek authorities have accused smugglers ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece of throwing passengers off their speedboats into the sea to evade capture by pursuing coast guards.
Nearly 80,000 Greeks utilized the “Social Tourism” program vouchers in June, with top destinations including Evia, Halkidiki, and Pieria. The program, aimed at subsidizing holidays for unemployed and lower-income families, will continue into 2024-2025 with an increased budget of 50 million euros, offering 300,000 new vouchers and extended stay options in specific regions.
Greece is currently experiencing extreme temperatures and the government of Leros has declared a ‘state of emergency’
Four Palestinian men were arrested on the Greek island of Leros for allegedly taking photos of a naval base. The suspects were spotted by a security guard near an immigrant camp, leading to their arrest and a forensic investigation. Authorities have yet to release further details.
Another five Greek islands have opened to tourism from Turkish citizens through the expedited visa…
Greece has introduced a special on-the-spot day visa for Turkish tourists, making it easier for them to visit 10 Greek islands. Greek business owners are hopeful that this will help make up for the decrease in Israeli tourists.
Turkish nationals wanting to visit the Greek islands will be granted a temporary visa for…
According to ieidiseis.gr, the issue is not the 123 immigrants who unsuccessfully attempted to escape…
Ali Sabanci, the chairman of the company that owns Turkey’s low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, was…
Two Turkish nationals, aged 51 and 23, were arrested by Greek authorities on suspicion of…
68 undocumented migrants were sighted and rescued on Monday northwest of Leros, the Greek Coast…
New Democracy president Kyriakos Mitsotakis is touring the Dodecanese Islands before the June 25 elections.…
Greek carriers SKY express and Olympic Air (a subsidiary of AEGEAN) will service ten state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations…
National Geographic writes from epic landscapes and cultural reawakenings to conservation initiatives and family favourites,…
Greek authorities are searching for six people reported as missing by a group of migrants…
Disinformation continues from the Turkish newspaper Sözcü, which “sees” the construction of a bridge that…
If you are going to be in Greece this summer and want to visit a…
The Greek Armed Forces have activated its anti-aircraft systems in the Aegean islands, according to…
A €2 million campaign is aimed at attracting tourists to five of Greece’s hotspot islands…
The number of asylum seekers hosted in the Kara Tepe camp in Mytilene, Lesvos, has…
Greek divers have discovered the wreckage of an Italian submarine 80 years after it was sunk…
Greece has opened two new migrant receptions on Saturday on the islands of Leros and…
The number of asylum seekers residing at Greek island facilities has dropped by 76% compared…
