Greece in Trump’s new world

Greece in Trump’s new world

Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what Greece can bring to the table both when it comes to European defense and security, but also in the bilateral relationship with the US. Source …

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Parliament Employee Arrested For Defacing Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier In Athens

Parliament Employee Arrested For Defacing Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier In Athens

Athens, March 25, 2025 – A surprising incident unfolded in Syntagma Square yesterday following the conclusion of the March 25th anniversary celebrations. A woman, identified as a cleaner employed by the Greek Parliament, was arrested after attempting to write offensive slogans on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Instead of paying respects by laying flowers, …

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What could change in the Eastern Med with Trump

What could change in the Eastern Med with Trump

A Russian transport aircraft, carrying parts of the S-400 air defense systems, lands at Murted military airport in Ankara, July 12, 2019. Allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 program ‘would be a significant diplomatic achievement. It would also be good business for the F-35 program,’ says Andrew Novo. ‘To achieve that, however, either Washington or …

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Bomb Threat Call Prompts Evacuation At Transport Directorate

Bomb Threat Call Prompts Evacuation At Transport Directorate

Authorities were put on high alert this morning after an anonymous caller warned of a bomb at the Transport Directorate in Agios Dimitrios, a suburb of Athens. The call, received at 10:38 a.m., triggered an immediate response from police and emergency services. According to reports, the unidentified individual claimed that an explosive device had been …

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Trump praises Erdogan amid mass protests in Turkey

Trump praises Erdogan amid mass protests in Turkey

File photo. US President Donald Trump has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “good” leader. Trump made the remark during a White House meeting with newly appointed ambassadors, including Tom Barrack, his nominee for US ambassador to Turkey. “As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the host nation seeks your vision for peace, …

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Dimitris Kokotas Marks One Year In Hospital Following Heart Attack

Dimitris Kokotas Marks One Year In Hospital Following Heart Attack

Matina Pagoni Shares Update on Singer’s Stable Condition Athens, Greece – This Thursday, March 28, marks one year since Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas suffered a severe heart attack, beginning a prolonged health battle. The 56-year-old remains hospitalized at Georgios Gennimatas Hospital, where his family has stood by him daily. In a recent television appearance, Matina …

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Athens accepts Chevron’s interest in hydrocarbons south of Crete

Athens accepts Chevron’s interest in hydrocarbons south of Crete

The Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday that the Greek government has accepted Chevron’s interest in exploring for hydrocarbon deposits in the South Crete I and South Crete II offshore areas. US energy giant Chevron, the world’s second-largest private company in the hydrocarbon sector, recently expressed interest in exploring the offshore area southwest of the …

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Drunk Driver Causes Accident And Stabs Passenger Of Another Vehicle

Drunk Driver Causes Accident And Stabs Passenger Of Another Vehicle

A 48-year-old man was arrested by police in Thessaloniki after causing a traffic accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and subsequently stabbing a passenger from another vehicle involved in the collision. According to local news outlet thestival, the incident took place on Monday evening around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sofouli and …

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Solar energy producers on standy for possible Easter switch-off

Solar energy producers on standy for possible Easter switch-off

The owners of about 7,000 photovoltaic parks must be on standby during Easter, as they may get a three-hour notice from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network (DEDDIE) to reduce or even stop their production. Ttheir awareness is considered particularly critical in order to keep the electrical system going and avoid the increased risk of blackouts, …

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