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Why are Greek island houses painted blue and white: The surprising history has more to do with survival than beauty

The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today's travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This…

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Divers find marble treasure from Athens' Acropolis in Lord Elgin's shipwrecked brig at the bottom of the Aegean Sea

Divers investigating a shipwrecked brig once owned by Lord Elgin have discovered an overlooked piece of marble from the Acropolis in Athens.

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At least 14 migrants dead after dinghy sinks in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's coast

Greece is a major entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Divers recover secrets of Titanic’s sister ship for the first time

The Britannic was originally conceived as a luxury cruise liner

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The legend of Troy explained

The Trojan War is a legend that sprang from a distant memory of a real Greek incursion into the Bronze Age city of Troy (in modern day Türkiye). This may have taken the form of annual piracy raids and/or encounters based on control of the Aegean Sea.

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Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

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Crete earthquake mapped: Where the magnitude 6.1 quake was most intense

The earthquake was felt across islands in the Aegean sea on Thursday morning

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AP PHOTOS: Orthodox monks carry on a tradition of monastic life at a cliffside Greek monastery

The Monastery of Simonos Petra clings almost impossibly to a sheer cliff above the Aegean Sea in northern Greece.

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuate Santorini as earthquakes hit island

About 9,000 people have left the island since Sunday amid series of small quakes in the Aegean Sea

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Thousands flee Santorini as hundreds of earthquakes rattle deserted Greek island

Hundreds of earthquakes reaching up to a magnitude of five have struck the Aegean Sea

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As quakes rattle Greek islands, a few brave tourists enjoy having Santorini to themselves

More Greek islands closed schools Tuesday as hundreds of earthquakes ratted the Aegean Sea, while a handful of hardy tourists enjoyed having Santorini’s stunning views to themselves

The Independent UK

Anda Barut Collection on the Aegean sea has the ideal fitness and spa facilities for a healthy break

Come for the luxury, stay for the incredible fitness and wellness experiences at Anda Barut Collection on Turkey’s West Coast

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Remembering the longest journey to Auschwitz – the deportation of Rhodes’ Jews decimated a small but vibrant community with centuries of Mediterranean history

In the Old Town of Rhodes, a picturesque tourist destination in the Aegean Sea, stands a monument to a dark period in the island’s past. In the former “Djuderia,” the Jewish quarter, a marble obelisk commemorates the deportation of the island’s small but vibrant Sephardic Jewish community to Auschwitz-Birkenau on…

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Sunbed Wars: Greece Tries To Rein In Beach Chaos

The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on Greece's Halkidiki peninsula.

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Greek Yacht Crew Charged For Triggering Forest Fire

Greek prosecutor files criminal charges against yacht crew for causing forest fire on Hydra in the Aegean Sea.

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A family yearns for answers years after Turkish refugee’s torture, death

In 2022, the Turkish coastguard found Baris Buyuksu barely alive with signs of torture, in the Aegean Sea.

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Greek and Turkish leaders ready for diplomacy talks amid Aegean tensions

Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip is part of detente attempts after years of tensions centered on territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea.

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Greek authorities charge 2 migrants for destroying dinghy carrying 40 as rescue boat approached

Greek authorities say they have rescued 40 migrants from a sinking dinghy in the Aegean Sea

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Top-secret special-ops submarine from World War II discovered after 20-year search

A veteran Greek diver announced that he'd discovered the wreck of HMS Triumph after searching for more than 20 years.

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