Karpathos

Greece Bans Drone Flights Over the Southeastern Aegean Through October

Greece is imposing an airspace ban on drones over the southeastern Aegean, according to six Greek aviation notices (NOTAMs) issued over the past few days. The measures establish a number of temporarily restricted areas within the Athens Flight Information Region...

5 Greek Islands That Are a Windsurfer’s Paradise

Greece has over two hundred islands for locals and tourists to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest. The sport of windsurfing has become increasingly popular in Greece and...

Greece Considers Moving Patriot Air Defense From Karpathos to Souda

The Greek government is considering transferring a Patriot air-defense battery from Karpathos to Souda Bay on Crete, according to Greek media reports, as Athens reassesses its military posture following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The reported plan remains under...

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Greece’s Karpathos; No Damage Reported

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the island of Karpathos on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026. According to an automated reading by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the tremor occurred at 11:25 AM local time. The...

Greek Island Karpathos Gains Global Attention as Summer Escape

The Greek island of Karpathos is drawing increased international attention with recent features in Italy, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. These stories highlight the Dodecanese’s second-largest island as one of Europe’s most enticing destinations for travelers looking for relaxation,...

New Shipwrecks and Ancient Port Revealed Off Greece’s Karpathos

The Greek Ministry of Culture announced a series of underwater discoveries in the seas surrounding Karpathos, in the south-east Aegean, on Tuesday. Conducted in October 2025, this systematic mission is part of an ongoing strategic program launched in 2019...

Greece Affirms Security of Souda Bay, Defends Cyprus Deployments

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis addressed security concerns following the Iran war regarding the Souda Base on Crete and military deployments in Cyprus. In an interview with Skai News, Gerapetritis moved to reassure the public that the Souda Bay Naval...

Greece Rejects Turkey’s Protests Over Patriot Deployment on Karpathos

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded swiftly to Turkey’s protests regarding the deployment of Patriot missile systems to Karpathos. Rejecting Turkey’s claims, Athens framed the move as a necessary measure for national security amid the ongoing instability in the...

Greece’s Karpathos Named Among Top 10 “Last Paradises” to Visit in 2026

Karpathos has been recognized as one of the world’s ten "remaining paradises" by news18.com, a ranking that highlights destinations travelers should experience before they are discovered by the masses. The international news outlet curated a list of locations that remain...