Visitor numbers from Turkey have surged in recent years, with arrivals increasing fivefold since the introduction of the express visa program.

The island retains an effortless charm, offering visitors a more genuine connection to place.

The renewed scheme, which enjoys strong backing from both Athens and Ankara,enables short visits to 12 Greek islands, giving a boost to local tourism

According to the Greek side, two pairs of Turkish F-16 fighter planes flying in formation, accompanied by a CN-235 surveillance aircraft and two drones, conducted a total of nine violations of Greek national airspace in the NE and SE Aegean

Greece’s largest airline reported higher revenue and profits, but warned that regulatory costs, fleet issues and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could affect short-term performance.

Greece’s largest airline reports strong 2025 results with 17.3 million passengers, revenue of €1.86 billion, and solid growth despite rising environmental compliance costs and fuel fluctuations.

Greek authorities reported multiple airspace violations and flight rule breaches by Turkish military aircraft over the Aegean Sea. Greek fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the aircraft in accordance with international procedures

Athens called Turkish objections to the deployment of a Patriot air defense system on the Aegean island of Karpathos legally baseless, reaffirming its right to defend its territory under longstanding international treaties.

Aegean Airlines, the biggest airlines operating to and from Greece, on Monday announced that it is proceeding with additional flight cancellations towards various destinations in the Middle East, such as Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, all due to the rapid developments in the wider region. In its announcement regarding the […]

The governor of the South Aegean has formally requested the docking of the Hellenic Navy’s new FDI frigate “Kimon” in Rhodes to mark the 78th anniversary of the Dodecanese’s union with Greece, highlighting national pride and local security

Greece heads to Ankara with low expectations but firm limits, as Turkey revives disputes over demilitarization, maritime zones and “grey areas,” testing the fragile calm in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

Scattered rain will affect much of the country, with thunderstorms in parts of the Aegean and snowfall in northern and mountainous areas as cooler air moves into eastern and northern Greece.

After Greek PM Mitsotakis reaffirmed Athens’ right to extend territorial waters to 12 nautical miles, Turkey warned the move violates its “rights and interests” and vowed to defend its claims in the Aegean Sea

Greece’s difficult choices in the Washington–Brussels–Ankara triangle – The European orientation, the Trump factor, and the preservation of calm in the Aegean – Processes ahead of the convening of the Supreme Cooperation Council.

The investment strengthens Aegean’s move into heavy aircraft maintenance, with plans for new facilities and expanded technical capabilities aimed at boosting Greece’s role in regional aviation support

The Turkish state revisited its confrontational posturing this week, responding to Greek media reports on Turkish-issued NAVTEX in the Aegean and dismissing claims that they are valid for two years, insisting instead that they have no fixed duration

The Skopelitis connects the small isles of Donousa, Koufonisi, Schinousa and Irakleia with the large island of Naxos – the biggest in the Cyclades chain

The Ministry of Shipping creates an Operations Center - "We will give the men and women of the Coast Guard more powerful, state-of-the-art means" Vasilis Kikilias tells "B" - The "common platform" with the Armed Forces and Frontex

Following widespread flight disruptions caused by a communications blackout over Athens airspace, AEGEAN rebooked passengers free of charge, provided hotel accommodation and transport, and issued refunds in line with EU passenger rights rules.

Tensions flare as Turkey resumes airspace violations over the Aegean, prompting Greek jets to engage in a mock dogfight between the islands of Lemnos and Lesbos