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Recent reports suggest that Greece is preparing to deploy new missiles on its islands in the Aegean Sea, escalating tensions with Turkey.

A woman gave birth to a baby girl on a crowded migrant boat en route from Africa to the Canary Islands, and both the mother and the baby were taken to safety in Arrecife on the island of Lanzarote.

The date for the critical meeting between the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar and the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has been determined for January 20th. The meeting will focus on the opening of crossing points along the island.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog pays a surprise visit to the Greek Administration to discuss new strategies against Turkey.

Greece shows concern over Turkey's increasing naval power and military capabilities with the 'Blue Homeland 2025' naval exercise.

The Turkish Naval Forces' domestic production-based large armament programs have spurred the Greek Naval Forces into action. A 12-year armament program including the purchase of new warships and the modernization of existing warships until 2037 has been prepared.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is paying a surprise visit to the Greek Cypriot administration today to discuss bilateral relations, regional dynamics, and concerns about Syria and Turkey.

Spanish rescue services discovered a newborn baby on a migrant boat heading towards the Canary Islands at the start of the new year. The influx of migrant boats to the region continues, with 2,400 migrants arriving in just eight days.

Finland has detained the oil tanker Eagle S, which the Finnish police believe caused damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, after it was declared unseaworthy during a Finnish inspection.

Donald Trump is persisting on the idea of acquiring Greenland while his son, Don Jr., makes a 'private visit' to the island.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to visit Northern Cyprus to discuss recent developments and bilateral issues, including a potential informal meeting involving the leaders of both sides.

Turkey showcases its military strength for ten days with a massive exercise involving naval, land, and air forces in three seas. Greek media view it as a provocation, raising tensions between the two countries.

Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis has passed away at the age of 88. He was known for his political contributions and leadership within PASOK party.

Turkey's upcoming military exercise named 'Blue Homeland 2025' has raised concerns in Greece even before it started.

A record number of migrants arrived at the Canary Islands in 2024, with notable numbers coming from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Spain has become a key entry point to Europe alongside Italy.

At least 27 people have died after boats capsized off the coast of Tunisia, with 83 people being rescued.

KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.

The Finnish police have published photos of the oil tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of causing a recent cable break in the Baltic Sea.

A Dutch sailboat was seized with 2.2 tons of cocaine on board in the waters of the Canary Islands, leading to significant prison sentences and fines for the crew.

A bus accident in Norway has led to the death of at least three people and left several others critically injured. The bus, carrying passengers from eight different countries, slid down a hill and partially landed in a lake due to bad weather conditions.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

At least eight migrants have died in the waters of the Aegean Sea between the Greek island of Rhodos and the Turkish mainland as their boat capsized. The coast guard managed to rescue eighteen people, eight of whom were injured, while many others are still missing. This incident adds to the recent tragedies in the region.

The Malaysian government has approved a new search for Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared over a decade ago. The search will focus on a new location in the southern Indian Ocean.

Bradley Robert Dawson was found guilty of murdering his wife during their dreamy honeymoon at the luxurious Turle Island Resort in Fiji Islands.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

Multiple packages have washed ashore along the coast of Vlieland and Ameland, potentially containing drugs. The majority of the packages were found on the beach of Ameland.

France is once again in a state of political chaos following the fall of the Barnier cabinet after a vote of no confidence. The left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) and the far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) disagreed with the billions of euros in budget cuts deemed necessary by Barnier to reduce the budget deficit and national debt.