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Coastal preservation movements rise in Greece, Turkey against commercialization

Coastal preservation movements rise in Greece, Turkey against commercialization

In Greece, the "Towel Movement" and in Turkey, the "The Initiative for Datça Without Sunbeds," both advocate for the protection of beaches as public spaces.

US maintains impartiality between Türkiye, Greece, says ambassador

US maintains impartiality between Türkiye, Greece, says ambassador

Türkiye's foreign minister recently criticized Washington for abandoning its balanced policy between Ankara and Athens.

19 October 2022

Türkiye–Greece tensions: A quick overview

Türkiye–Greece tensions: A quick overview

Tensions between Ankara and Athens have been increasing over the past months, with elections nearing in both countries.

Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

The National Security Council urged "all actors encouraging Greece to arm islands that have non-military status...to exercise common sense.

29 September 2022

Türkiye formally protests US, Greece over armored vehicles deployed on Aegean islands

Türkiye formally protests US, Greece over armored vehicles deployed on Aegean islands

Footage obtained from Türkiye's army drones showed deployment of US-made armored vehicles on the islands of Lesbos and Samos.

26 September 2022

Two migrants' bodies recovered off İzmir coast

Two migrants' bodies recovered off İzmir coast

A rubber boat carrying a group of migrants was drifting because of engine failure. The coast guard says it rescued 46 people.

23 September 2022

Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

While some suggest that the change in the color is a seasonal phenomenon and is normal, hydrobiologist Levent Artüz says it is caused by pollution.

27 May 2022 Yakup Önal

At least 30 refugees died in Aegean Sea in a week

At least 30 refugees died in Aegean Sea in a week

More than 2,500 migrants have died or went missing while trying to cross into Europe since the start of the year, according to UN figures.

25 December 2021

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir

According to the statement of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was 56.18 kilometers from Urla district, with a depth of 3.97 kilometers. A 4.3-magnitude aftershock was measured 9 minutes later.

30 November 2021

Successive earthquakes in the Aegean Sea

Successive earthquakes in the Aegean Sea

According to Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory, four successive earthquakes shook the Aegean Sea off the coast of İzmir province. The highest magnitude measured by the Observatory was 5.2.

1 February 2021

What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?

What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?

"The United States strongly supports good faith dialogue and negotiation and encourages Greece and Turkey to resume exploratory talks as soon as possible," the US Embassy to Turkey has stated.

22 September 2020

‘No Border Camp’ To Discuss The Plight Of The Refugees

Activists get together to discuss the plight of the refugees who cross the Aegean Sea or the Greek-Turkish border to get to Europe. In last 14 years, 410 people have died in the Aegean Sea.