Mayor Evangelos Fragkakis of the island of Halki, told an EU committee that Europe must guarantee islanders' "right to stay" so small communities like Halki don't empty out

From hand-shaped pastries fried until golden to rustic pies baked in a pan, these four island specialties reveal how local cheeses, herbs and time-honored techniques give Cycladic cuisine its unmistakable character

The EU-approved program will fund power interconnections, renewable energy and storage, multipurpose water infrastructure, and electric vehicle charging across Greece’s islands

The 30-year-old woman was pulled from the sea near the island of Othonoi after being struck by a yacht propeller. She underwent emergency surgery in Corfu before being airlifted to a hospital in Ioannina.

The shipping minister visited the Rhodes Port Authority and is scheduled to meet regional and local officials to discuss island policy, port infrastructure and the needs of the South Aegean islands

Beyond its famous pilgrimage site, Tinos reveals a quieter side through marble villages, winding roads, ancient pigeon houses and landscapes shaped by the relentless Aegean wind

The average selling prices for properties on the Greek islands increased by nearly 6% in Q2, with Americans leading demand, and Crete posting the strongest annual growth

Greek and foreign buyers kept searching for homes on Greek islands in the second quarter, with demand strongest in the Cyclades and Dodecanese

A €37,200 pilot project will test a floating desalinated-water reservoir designed to combine renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower and desalination, reviving a broader €200 million plan for Greece’s islands

The pop star spent three days on the Greek island, visiting the Cave of the Apocalypse and a historic monastery, and told a local official that she had “loved” Patmos and planned to return soon

Eduardo Sacaillan and Anna Maria Tsakali bring their distinct artistic worlds together in an exhibition on Tinos, revealing unexpected connections between the human and natural landscapes they paint

As the island prepares for the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, celebrations are centered on the Panagia Kanala shrine and a traditional reenactment of the discovery of its sacred icon.

The visa express scheme that was renewed through April 2027 has helped push Turkish arrivals to Greek islands up fivefold since 2023, spreading revenue across hotels, restaurants and ferry companies

POEDIN says the island’s hospital is under severe pressure during the tourism season, with rising emergency visits linked to accidents, alcohol-related incidents, and reported sexual assaults.

More than 281,000 island residents will receive refunds covering part of their ferry and air travel costs from the second half of 2025

A total of 23 ferry departures are scheduled from the Port of Piraeus to destinations in the Aegean and Crete. Another 55 sailings are planned for the Saronic Gulf islands, including 31 high-speed ferries and 24 conventional vessels.

Speaking in Rhodes, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis outlined a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure, investment and stronger regional development, saying Greece's islands are "not the edge of the country, but its heart."

Global fame has brought a wave of boats to Fteri's cove, and experts warn its Posidonia seagrass meadow may be at risk

Almonds and citrus. These two ingredients — along with sugar, of course — are non-negotiable when it comes to the traditional sweets of Greece’s Ionian Islands. And because we love them so much, we traveled across the Ionian Sea to discover the best treats each island has to offer.