The areas directly affected by the tremors account for approximately 4% of both the country's annual tourism revenues and the total annual turnover in the accommodation and food service sectors
So far, no damage has been reported to the island’s cultural heritage, with exhibits already safeguarded. Meanwhile, the Greek Ministry of Culture held an emergency meeting on February 6.
The constant earthquakes rattling Santorini and the Cyclades have been classified a 'seismic swarm' or an 'earthquake swarm'—but what does that mean?
A top Greek seismologist, who is accompanying the prime minister, will identify locations for the installation of tide gauges, as there were none in the area.
If seismic tremors persist for an extended period, there is a significant risk that the island could lose its Easter tourism season.
A top seismologist in Greece says the recent seismic activity in the Cyclades may signal that Santorini’s volcanic complex is expanding.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to visit Santorini on Friday to assess the situation as the seismic activity continues.
No cancellations have been reported yet as authorities and travel operators closely monitor the situation in Santorini.
On February 2 alone, more than 1,300 earthquakes were registered, while the number surpassed 1,400 the following day
The Greek government announced daily public briefings on Santorini quake activity to reassure citizens.
The most harrowing chapter of this tragedy would be revealed three years after the disaster.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has scheduled an emergency meeting at 1 p.m. today at the Ministry of Civil Protection to address the escalating situation in Santorini and Amorgos
While Santorini’s volcanic nature continues to shape its landscape, it has also granted the island an extraordinary history and cultural legacy
Seismologist Akis Tselentis warns that a stronger earthquake could be imminent as frightened islanders and tourists leave Santorini in droves.
A seismologist from the Hellenic Mediterranean University says Santorini's quakes are foreshocks to a stronger tremor, but rules out a 1956 Amorgos-scale disaster.
A fault just off Anydros is the source of a devastating 7.6 on the Richter scale earthquake in 1956 that nearly leveled Santorini, to the southwest
Twin tremors, 4.8 and 4.5R, were reported on Monday evening, local time, 18 to 20 kilometers south-southwest of Amorgos
At least two local experts express views pointing to a link, even as other scientists insist on tectonic shifts
Mitsotakis informed reporters that he had requested the relevant ministry to provide a comprehensive scientific presentation of the geological data so that everyone understands the phenomenon being managed.
The committee issued a set of instructions to citizens including avoiding large gatherings and steering clear of abandoned and structurally unsafe buildings; remaining on safe national routes while moving