Seven Turkish trawlers were recorded operating within Greek waters near Agathonisi and Farmakonisi, reportedly destroying local fish habitats while escorted by Turkish Coast Guard vessels

A confrontation unfolded near the island of Aghathonisi after Turkish fishing vessels refused repeated instructions to leave Greek territorial waters, prompting the Greek Coast Guard to fire warning shots

Scientists and Amorgos’ local fishing professionals reflect on’Amorgorama’, the initiative that aims to protect the marine environment and sustainably manage fisheries

Untreated wastewater leaks near a popular bay have led to sanctions against the island’s municipality, highlighting wider environmental lapses and EU pressure on Greece’s sewage management

As Europe moves closer to defense cooperation with Ankara, Turkey’s growing assertiveness and shifting strategy are reshaping regional power dynamics — with direct consequences for Greece and Cyprus.

Greece closely monitors the Turkish vessel conducting Aegean Sea surveys despite anti-NAVTEX orders, amid rising tensions and ongoing Turkish naval exercises in the region

Ankara’s planned deployment of the Piri Reis research vessel challenges Greece’s jurisdiction in the Aegean, just as Athens and Ankara prepare for a potential meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly

Ankara announced a 10-day research mission in the Aegean with the vessel Piri Reis, drawing an immediate Greek response and heightened tensions over jurisdiction and sovereignty.

Clearly, Turkey is seeking to maintain open channels of communication with Europe, with an eye on arms deals such as the Eurofighter

A freak accident on a secluded beach in Donoussa has reignited concerns over the lack of medical infrastructure and emergency protocols on Greece’s remote islands

Turkey dismissed Greece’s marine park plan as legally irrelevant for disputed islands and announced it will unveil its own marine conservation initiatives in the coming days

The Ionian and southern Cyclades regions — selected for the new parks — are known for their rich marine biodiversity and cultural significance

According to international maritime norms, such research activities do not require permission from coastal states, but only a formal announcement to ensure the safety of navigation.

As the spike in numbers continues, staying updated is essential — especially for anyone planning to swim in the Aegean this summer. While the mauve stinger may be mesmerizing to look at, it’s a reminder that even the most beautiful marine life can pose serious risks

It is plausible that the sequence could continue, potentially producing stronger quakes that might not be limited to the southeastern Aegean

Volunteers collected the debris and carefully sealed it in trash bags before surfacing — an effort that may seem small but is part of a larger, vital mission

Baltimore FW282 was returning from a combat mission over the Aegean on December 3, 1943, when it was intercepted by German fighter aircraft and heavily damaged

This development follows a meeting last week by the Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), held in the context of Turkey’s alert regarding seismic activity in the Aegean

Next legal 'battlefield' will be other major international markets, especially in the United States

Milos' iconic Sarakiniko beach, renowned for its dazzling white, meringue-like rock formations and alluring caves, remains a magnet for photographers even in the cooler months.