Imbros and Tenedos
Aegean islands face risk of mucilage amid tourism season
Marine mucilage, which has been plaguing the Marmara Sea over the recent months, has also been observed in the northern Aegean Sea, especially around Gökçeada and Bozcaada, two islands off the shores of the northwestern province of Çanakkale.
Bozcaada locals cry out against poisoning of animals on the island
Locals of the Aegean island of Bozcaada off Turkey's northwestern province of Çanakkale have been crying out against the poisoning of animals on the island, demanding authorities to capture the perpetrators.
Kotzias warns members of Organization of Islamic Cooperation to stay out of Greece’s domestic issues
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias warned members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday to stay out of Greece’s domestic affairs saying whoever doesn’t abide with signed agreements between the EU and the OIC will “pay a price” at a European policies level.
Ferries to Turkey's western islands canceled due to bad weather on election day
Morning ferries to Turkey's western islands of Gökçeada and Bozcaada off the coast of Çanakkale have been canceled on the day of the Nov. 1 snap elections due to bad weather.
A strong northeastern storm on the northern coasts of the Aegean Sea have caused the suspension of ferry services from Çanakkale to its Gökçeada (Imbros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos) districts since Oct. 31.