Aegean

600 nautical miles, non-stop, through the beautiful waters of the Aegean sea

Turkey announced a new NAVTEX in the Aegean Sea's international waters in retaliation for Greece's recent NAVTEX announcement that violated the two countries' bilateral agreements.

The Zeus Lepsynos Temple from the 2nd century B.C. is being revived to regain its former glory, as restoration works continue in the Aegean province of Muğla's Milas district. Excavation works are also ongoing in the ancient city of Euromos. (AA Photo)

Operational training in the Aegean & the Myrtoan Sea

Turkey, with its abundant cultural heritage, was home to many ancient civilizations. The patterns and remains of this rich history and culture are still evident in the ancient cities of the Aegean region. Click through this photo gallery to see the breathtaking ancient cities of Turkey's Aegean...

The archaic rock tombs in the ancient city of Kaunos in Turkey's Aegean region are under the threat of extinction, losing their structural integrity due to the deterioration of rocks. (DHA Photo)

A classified presentation consisting of slides, including maps of the disputed areas in the Aegean

Senior diplomats from Turkey and Greece will hold a two-day meeting this week to discuss the course of bilateral relationships as well as the problems that stem from the Aegean Sea during the 62nd round of consultative talks.

Direct ferries connecting Thessaloniki Port with most Aegean islands will be launched.

The small islands run a new type of advertising campaign: all residents get vaccinated to attract tourists.

Turkey and Greece resumed their exploratory talks after a five-year break on January 25. Resuming the talks after such a long break was received positively by many international actors as a sign of de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean.