Aegean

Some of the quickest flights span 2 to 20 minutes, including one over the Aegean Sea

The castle of the main town of Lesvos stands as an impressive testament to the north Aegean islands’ rich, dramatic…

Winds up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea - Temperature rises from Monday - EMY's forecast until Thursday

Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara's objections to Greece's announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea. 

Ankara's intransigent stance on issues related to the Aegean, as expressed by its ministries of foreign affairs and defense and the ruling AKP party, stem from its long-held theory of "gray zones" in the region.

Turkey speaks of “unilateral actions” that create de facto situations on islands in the Aegean where -according to them- their “sovereignty has not been determined”

Turkey's Defense Ministry said it "remained vigilant" regarding Greece's decision to declare two new Marine Parks, one in the Aegean Sea and the other in the Ionian Sea, saying it will not accept "unilateral conditions" in the islands of the Aegean. 

Türkiye has issued a warning to its neighbor Greece, cautioning against potential tensions following Greece's announcement of plans to declare a marine park in the Aegean Sea.

Turkey has reacted to Greek plans for establishing a new marine park in the Aegean Sea by contesting the nation's sovereignty over islands within the region.

Aegean Airlines set new records in 2023, having fully recovered from the pandemic.

Last year, on an annual basis, the group increased its turnover by 27%, to 1.7 billion euros, and its operating profits by 46%, to €400.4 million, keeping the cost structure competitive despite inflationary pressures.

Friday's stormy weather will continue on Saturday across almost all of Greece, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has announced.

EMY said rainfall across most parts of the mainland, as well as the central and southwestern Aegean islands, can be expected .