The signing of a drilling contract in the Ionian Sea reflects investor confidence in Greece’s economy and regulatory framework, officials said, while highlighting the potential for sizable gas discoveries.

A foreign ministry statement underlined that marine parks are established with purely environmental criteria, and that specific ones have been established in areas under Greek sovereignty

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

Magic and Co. spent the July Fourth week aboard the "Whisper", a 95.2-metre-long super-yacht owned by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt