Lesser Cyclades

The Regional Authority of the Southern Aegean, the Soft Energy Applications Laboratory, the Center for Technological Research in Piraeus and the University of West Attica on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at the creation of a roadmap for the transformation of 10 remote Aegean islands into "smart islands" via state-of-the-art networking technology.

Excavations next to the uninhabited Greek islet of Keros, already identified as the enigmatic hub of a forgotten religion, have now revealed traces of intense industrial activity more than 4,500 years ago.

"The sea needs to be respected otherwise you will end up a loser. I'm not afraid of the sea because I respect it. The sea and I always communicate well together," says Koufonisi native Captain Kostas Prasinos of a lifetime spent at sea. Now 76, he has no thoughts of retiring.

Golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters, and charming taverns & bars are only a few reasons why island-hopping in the Small Cyclades should be up next in your vacation wish list.

Yes, we are sure that you’ve heard of the Cyclades – they have long been a favorite holiday destination for travelers around the world.

Dozens of protesters gathered in the town of Ieraptera on the southern Aegean island of Crete on Monday night to rally against the possible arrival of the C-Star, a ship chartered by far-right activists aiming to prevent migrant rescues in the Mediterranean.

If you like privacy and tranquillity during your summer vacation, then you will love these best secret beach resorts suggested by Telegraph.

Among the best secret beach resorts for family summer holidays in Europe are two Greek where visitors “can stay clear of the crowds, the trinket shops and the nightclubbers, but still enjoy local life and culture”.

Karpathos: A “genuine” Aegean isle destination