Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters
Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck with its cargo of amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea, but have kept the location secret to prevent looting.
Cloudy with local rain today - The weather pattern for the weekend
Today, cloudiness and local rains are expected in the Peloponnese and southern Ionian region, with sunny conditions prevailing elsewhere.
Weather: A cold front brings storms, winds, and hail – When it will rain in Attica
A cold front is set to bring severe storms, heavy rainfall, and hail to Greece from Friday to Saturday, starting from the Ionian Sea and moving across the country.
Weather: Stormy winds up to 10 Beaufort – Where it will rain
Severe winds and rain are expected across various regions of Greece, including the Ionian Sea, Crete, and western Macedonia.
Prohibition of departures in certain areas in the Ionian and Aegean Sea – Changes to schedules
Due to stormy weather conditions, ferry schedules in the Ionian and Aegean Seas have been altered or canceled.
Weather: Storms in the Ionian Sea, Epirus and Macedonia – Favorable conditions for the transport of African dust
Storms are expected in the Ionian Sea, Epirus, and Macedonia, along with the transport of African dust affecting weather conditions.
The ship that preserved the flavor of Rome for 2,000 years
An intact Roman ship has been discovered in the Ionian Sea, shedding light on the routes of garum and the crucial role of Hispania as a major factory of the Empire.
Zakynthos – Cephalonia: Ships anchored due to bad weather
On February 4, 2026, ships remain docked in the ports of Zakynthos and Cephalonia due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Ionian Sea, causing the cancellation of several ferry schedules.
Weather: Local rains and a slight increase in temperature – Sporadic thunderstorms in the Ionian
Greece will experience local rains, intensifying in the west with sporadic thunderstorms in the Ionian, while weak snowfalls are expected in the northwestern mountainous regions later today.
Roman ship loaded with garum, the sauce of emperors: unprecedented discovery in Gallipoli
A 4th-century Roman ship laden with garum has been discovered off the coast of Gallipoli in the Ionian Sea, after six months of secrecy to protect its valuable cargo, costing 780,000 euros for the recovery operations.
A cold invasion from Ukraine is coming, the mercury drops 10°C, stormy winds in the Aegean and Ionian - Forecast for Attica
A significant drop in temperature and stormy weather conditions are expected in Attica due to an approaching cold front from Ukraine.
Earthquake magnitude 5.1 felt in Reggio Calabria
A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 was felt at 05:53 in Reggio Calabria, with numerous reports from Messina and other areas in Sicily and Calabria.
Western Greece, Epirus, and Ionian remain under 'Red Code': What the Risk Assessment Committee decided
The Risk Assessment Committee has decided to maintain a 'Red Code' warning for Western Greece, Epirus, and the Ionian Sea due to expected severe weather conditions, including local hailstorms and high winds.
Strong winds hinder ferry services in the southern Ionian, which routes are not being operated today
Strong winds are affecting ferry services in the southern Ionian Sea, leading to cancellations of several routes according to Levante Ferries.