France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada

France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada

French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of European leaders for a meeting on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Monday. [Abdul Saboor/Reuters] France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries not present earlier …

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Exploring Arnea, Halkidiki’s architectural gem

Exploring Arnea, Halkidiki’s architectural gem

Arnea was a thriving community in the nineteenth century, as indicated by its stately mansions, which are still its defining feature today. Designated as a traditional settlement and historical site since the 1980s, the village captivates discerning visitors with its unique architecture and urban planning. “The organization of the urban fabric, centered around the main …

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Dangerous jobs

Thousands of delivery and courier service workers drive around the streets of Athens on motorcycles every day, defying unfavorable weather very often and the terrible chaos of the capital’s traffic situation on a regular basis. Source link

Revival Of Skaramangas Shipyard: Greece’s Maritime Rebirth

Revival Of Skaramangas Shipyard: Greece’s Maritime Rebirth

Last month, the Skaramangas Shipyard near Athens was alive with the noise of hammering and welding as workers repaired a large tanker’s bow, while other ships queued for repairs in the nearby dry dock. This activity represents a significant revival for the shipyard; a year ago, after years of intermittent government ownership, it stood vacant, …

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Trump’s war on information | eKathimerini.com

Trump’s war on information | eKathimerini.com

Since last week, the White House has barred Associated Press (AP) reporters from press conferences and Air Force One, accusing the news agency of a “commitment to misinformation.” The ostensible reason for this is The AP’s decision to keep using “Gulf of Mexico” and not “Gulf of America” as Donald Trump has decreed. The agency …

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Greece Detains 107 Migrants As Migration Surge Tied To Middle East Unrest

Greece Detains 107 Migrants As Migration Surge Tied To Middle East Unrest

Greek authorities detained 107 migrants in two separate operations near Crete, as officials pointed to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East as a key factor behind the rising number of crossings in the eastern Mediterranean. In the first incident, a cargo ship assisted in rescuing 42 male migrants from a boat in distress. The vessel …

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Dendias visits UAE, highlights Greece’s naval role

Dendias visits UAE, highlights Greece’s naval role

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited the UAE on Monday, accompanied by Vice Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras, chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff. They attended the IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, where Greece participated with a national pavilion. He also visited the Greek Navy frigate Hydra, currently deployed in the European Union Naval …

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