US President Donald Trump says Greenland will play an “unparalleled” role in European and American security, while announcing plans for a major exploration drive targeting the island’s oil, natural gas and mineral resources. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said US military personnel stationed permanently in Greenland would help defend against future …
A police chase in Metamorfosi, a suburb north of Athens, ended when a fleeing driver lost control of the car and crashed into parked vehicles. Source link
Stathas tops the standings among 118 boats with 11 penalty points. He finished fourth, 30th, fourth and third in the four races, discarding his 30th-place result as his worst score. Five Greek sailors sit among the top 33 competitors, with the team still having room to improve their positions. Nikolaos Komianos ranks 17th overall with …
Ferry services to the Greek islands faced protracted disruptions Wednesday as a ban on all sailings from three key ports in the Greater Athens region was extended into the evening. Source link
Several Turkish media outlets are highlighting the planned presence of Republic of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at the COP31 UN climate conference in Antalya in November. Coverage frames the trip as a notable development after a 10-year gap, while largely avoiding any linkage to the Cyprus problem or possible bilateral contacts with Turkish leaders. Pro-government …
Six people have been arrested near Greece’s northeastern land border with Turkey suspected of belonging to gangs that smuggle newly-arrived migrants west as they seek to travel on to other European Union members. Source link
India’s Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has completed an official two-day visit to Cyprus (12–13 October 2026) focused on expanding cooperation in maritime security and the defence industry. The visit forms the first leg of a wider tour that continues to Greece until 15 October. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the trip builds …
Police fired water cannons at student protesters in Albania’s capital Wednesday as clashes continued for a second day, with demonstrators joining a broader anti-government campaign opposed to a development project linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Source link
Exactly one year after China imposed export restrictions on rare earths that threatened to disrupt European industrial chains—from automotive manufacturing to wind-turbine production—the European Union is moving to turn a temporary easing of tensions with Beijing into lasting supply security. According to Kathimerini, the European Commission has selected 46 new strategic projects across 16 member …
Severe storms continued to batter parts of Greece for a second day Wednesday, killing a man on Rhodes, flooding roads and prompting emergency responses across several regions. Source link