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The Eastern Mediterranean faces a new escalation of tensions

The Eastern Mediterranean may once again soon become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics as, according to Bloomberg, Türkiye is preparing draft legislation to formalise its claims to disputed maritime zones in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

11 May 2026-10:29
Greece says mystery sea drone found near Lefkada came from foreign state

Greek authorities have said that a sea drone discovered off the island of Lefkada is believed to have originated from a foreign state, following an investigation into the device found in the Ionian Sea.

10 May 2026-15:45
How did a Ukrainian Magura drone reach waters near Greece?

Greek authorities are investigating the discovery of a Ukrainian made Magura naval drone found by fishermen near the Greek island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea.

09 May 2026-06:21
Ukrainian Magura naval drone found off Greece by fishermen

Officials confirmed on Friday that the unmanned marine vehicle found Thursday off southern Lefkada in the Ionian Sea is a Ukrainian Magura V3.

08 May 2026-23:56
Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base after airport fee dispute

Ryanair has announced it will shut down its operating base at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport in Greece this winter, citing increased airport charges as the key reason behind the decision.

08 May 2026-16:22
Ryanair to shut operating base at Greece's Thessaloniki airport

08 May 2026-16:19
Ryanair to close Thessaloniki Airport base in Greece

Low-cost carrier Ryanair is set to permanently close its base at Thessaloniki Airport in Greece at the end of the summer season, according to local media reports.

06 May 2026-17:27
Gaza aid flotilla diverted to Greece after Israeli intervention

On Friday, hundreds of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla disembarked in Crete under the supervision of the Greek Coast Guard, following the interception of their aid convoy to Gaza by Israeli forces in international waters.

01 May 2026-20:57
Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete after interception

More than 100 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to the Greek island of Crete after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels in international waters near Greece.

01 May 2026-14:18
NYC Mayor Mamdani slams Israel's flotilla raid as "illegal"

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned the Israeli Navy’s interception of a flotilla carrying activists bound for Gaza, calling the operation “a brazen violation of international law.”

01 May 2026-13:50

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