Slave raids devastated medieval Greece and its scattered Aegean islands for more than 600 years, yet the story remains largely missing from popular accounts of European history.
That gap is the focus of an account by historian Christopher Paolella, who...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Greece to stop arming Aegean islands that Ankara considers to have demilitarized status, warning that Turkey would “do what is necessary” if Athens continued its defense buildup.
Erdogan made the remarks on Wednesday...
On the Greek island of Kimolos, open-air libraries have placed books in some unexpected settings, from handmade displays along village streets and traditional chests to painted boats beside the Aegean Sea.
The free lending library has become one of the...
The South Aegean and Ionian Islands of Greece recorded the highest tourism saturation of any region in the European Union in 2024, with visitors spending more nights per resident there than anywhere else in the bloc, according to a...
A major milestone for Greece’s energy map is on the horizon as the electrical interconnection of the Southern Cyclades enters its final stretch. Last week, the power interconnection of Santorini was successfully completed, signaling the countdown toward the island’s...
Greece has launched a new partnership with Airbnb to provide free accommodation for doctors and nurses working on five Aegean islands this summer. The pilot program, announced by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, aims to ease a persistent housing shortage...
Most tourists flock to famous Aegean islands such as Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini but overlook some truly spectacular destinations like Syros. This island contains the former capital of the Cyclades, Ermoupoli.
Visitors looking for a different cultural experience and island...
The Minoans ruled over Crete and many of the smaller Aegean islands throughout much of the Bronze Age. However, was this nation ever united into a single, unified Minoan empire, or were the Minoans separated into various distinct kingdoms...
Greece's South Aegean Region has launched one of its largest international marketing campaigns to date, right in the center of New York City.
A promotional video showcasing the South Aegean islands is broadcasting 24/7 on the iconic "The Cube" billboard...
