Lesbos is one of Greece 's largest islands - but to look at it on a map you would be forgiven for thinking it is part of Turkey.The island's port town Mitilini is about 30 miles away from the ...

The Greek claim locks Turkey out of the Mediterranean, Turkey complains. Turkey challenges Greece’s sovereignty over Kastellorizo and a number of other islands.

Turkey’s stubbornly high annual inflation rate, which hit 75% in May, also means that Greek holidays, once a lot pricier than Turkish getaways, are now economically more attractive.