Mediterranean
Cyprus
Israel Calls on EU to Mediate in Eastern Mediterranean
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Wednesday, that Israel backs Cyprus' offshore oil and gas drilling despite Turkish objections and that the European Union should act as mediator, according to Cyprus Mail.
“We respect the integrity of Cyprus. You...
Greece
Greek Submarine Involved in the Destruction of Syria's Chemicals
A Greek submarine, frigates from Germany, Italy and Turkey, and other warships of the U.S. 6th Fleet take part in the Task Force-64 (CTF-64) that will escort and protect the U.S. flagship MV Cape Ray where the destruction of Syria's...
Greece
Climate Change Will Alter Weather Conditions in Athens
Life in Greek and Mediterranean cities in general will become more difficult in the future, in terms of weather conditions.
High temperatures, low levels of rainfall, frequent extreme weather phenomena, fires and the continuous rising of sea level, are some...
Environment
Crete Fighting to Save its Seas
In three days, a dubious experiment is set to take place in the Mediterranean. Chemical agents which in small quantities are capable of causing thousands of casualties, will be released by the tons west of Crete, Greece. For the...
Greece
Syria Tensions Rise in the Mediterranean
On September 2, Israel and the U.S. carried out a joint missile test in the Mediterranean, firing two rockets which later fell into the sea.
News of the secret test came this morning when the Russian defense ministry stated that...
Culture
Samos, the Island of Hera and Pythagoras
The beautiful Greek island of Samos lies in the heart of the Central Aegean, 1,200 meters from the shore of Asia Minor. With its diversity, green, rocky mountains and fertile plains, Samos is ready to offer some pretty unforgettable...
Europe
UK Warns Tourists Of Greek Jellyfish
The British Foreign Office has warned British tourists coming to Greece be Beware of jellyfish, issuing the advice in a renewed travel instruction.
Similar instructions were issued in Mediterranean regions of France and Italy as it has been observed that...
Celebrities
Douglas, Zeta-Jones Arrive in Kos
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, one of the most famous couples of Hollywood chose Greece again this year to spend their holidays. Since June 27, they have been on Kos, a Greek island in the Dodecanese complex, next to...
Greece
Santorini, Crete Top Mediterranean Holiday Destinations
Travelers once again showed their preference for Greek destinations, as Greek islands occupied four of the five first places on the list of the 20 most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region.
According to a research carried out by...
Art
Princesses of the Mediterranean on Show in Athens
Princesses of the Mediterranean at the Dawn of History is a new show organized by the Athens Museum of Cycladic Art, in collaboration with the University of Crete and the Ministry of Public Education and Culture.
For the first time...