A 51-year-old Turkish national, who was sentenced by a Turkish court to more than 12 years in prison for fraud and drug offences, has been arrested in Thessaloniki. Greek police arrested the man in response to a Red Notice issued through Interpol Turkey, which sought his international arrest. According to the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.), officers …
Greece – and in particular the South Aegean – carries the greatest tourist burden on the European continent. Source link
A rescue operation brought around 33 migrants to safety after authorities located their boat approximately 10 nautical miles south of Gavdos, off southern Crete. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) coordinated the operation. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, a Frontex unmanned aerial vehicle spotted the boat carrying the migrants. A Frontex vessel then reached …
The Fire Department has sent more units to fight a wildfire that continues to burn for a second day in a forest of the mountainous Trapezitsa area of Konitsa, northwestern Greece. Source link
The Greek island of Lipsi has attracted international attention after British newspaper Metro highlighted its unspoiled coastline, crystal-clear waters and authentic character as an alternative to Greece’s more crowded holiday destinations. The recent feature, aimed at British travellers seeking a different Greek holiday experience, presents the small Dodecanese island as one of the few destinations …
A surge in demand for helicopter travel across Greece has severely strained existing infrastructure, forcing operators to land in unpaved fields and uninhabited islets. Source link
Illegal cocaine exports overtook crude oil sales in 2024 to become Colombia’s largest single export, according to a study by EAFIT University in Medellín. Researchers estimate that Colombia’s illegal cocaine exports generated $16.5 billion in 2024, exceeding the $15 billion generated by the country’s oil industry. The figures highlight Colombia’s position as the world’s leading …
Many Europeans are familiar with the European Union, NATO, or the historic Franco-German partnership. Far fewer, however, have heard of the Weimar Triangle. Source link
Turkish analysts have described the new €3 billion defence agreement between Greece and Israel as part of a broader strategic alignment in the Eastern Mediterranean, arguing that the strengthening of military cooperation could affect Turkey’s security interests. The agreement, signed in Tel Aviv on Monday, forms a central part of Greece’s “Achilles Shield” programme, which …
A 76-year-old Polish national was found unconscious in the water east of Rethymno’s beach in Crete on Monday morning, a local news site reported. Source link