More than 20,000 earthquakes of a magnitude of 1 or higher have been recorded in the Aegean Sea, which is situated between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos, since January 26 of this year.

AMORGOS, Greece — For more than 50 years ... and other Aegean islands like nearby Santorini are wrestling with the massive growth of tourism focused far more on beaches than churches.

Greek seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos cautioned that the current earthquake sequence between the islands of Santorini, Ios, Amorgos, and Anafi, could indicate a larger impending event.

The latest earthquake struck between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos. The 5.2 magnitude quake hit at 9.09pm local time on Wednesday February 5 and was followed by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake ...

Seismic activity around Santorini and nearby Greek islands has decreased, but uncertainty lingers, according to Greece's chief seismologist. A state of emergency remains in effect for Santorini ...

Much of Europe has experienced a wave of secularisation, and neighbouring islands like Santorini are grappling with the overwhelming influx of beach-centric tourism. However, Amorgos is holding ...

The most beautiful ancient Greek myth is the creation of the Aegean islands, and  particularly of Delos and the Cyclades.

The Acropolis crowned by the Parthenon -- dedicated to the goddess Athena, patroness of Athens --as seen from the Roof ...