European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday morning, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, to assess messages received from US and Ukrainian officials, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas’ spokesperson said. The meeting comes as Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, emphasized that Europe will not …
Introduction of ETIAS in 2025 In an effort to bolster border security while streamlining travel within the Schengen Zone, the European Union (EU) is set to launch the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in mid-2025. Who Needs ETIAS? This new requirement will apply to travelers from countries that currently enjoy visa-free access, such …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 15, 2025. [Sven Hoppe/Reuters] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Saturday for the creation of a European army, saying the continent could no longer be sure of protection from the United States and would only get respect from Washington with a …
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has issued a strong condemnation against statements made by Metropolitan Theoleptus of Iconium, who criticized the mother of a victim from Greece’s deadliest train disaster. The tragic collision on February 28, 2023, in Tempe resulted in 57 fatalities, marking it as the most severe rail accident in Greece’s history. Maria Karystianou, whose …
[InTime News] Greek authorities issued an emergency alert Saturday, warning of intense storms expected to hit the Ionian islands of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada and coastal areas of Epirus from Saturday evening through midday Sunday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms, particularly in the Ionian Islands, western Greece and the …
Accusing Europe of a lack of resolve is the done thing nowadays. It appears, however, that under pressure from the new administration in Washington, the European Union is starting to stir from its slumbers. The exemption of defense spending from the terms of the Stability and Growth Pact is a serious first step, especially for …
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has strongly condemned remarks made by Metropolitan Theoleptus of Iconium, who publicly criticized the mother of a victim of Greece’s deadliest train disaster. The February 28, 2023, collision in Tempe killed 57 people, marking the worst rail disaster in the country’s history. Maria Karystianou, whose son was among the victims, serves as …
In the hills below Mt. Paiko, in a quiet corner of Macedonia, there’s a really fine town for wine. Goumenissa has a lot going for it: sunny days with cool nights in summer that let the grapes rest; clay-rich soil; and slopes caressed by gentle breezes. There’s a long tradition of winegrowing here, reinforced by …
Parliament and the Athens municipal authority celebrated Valentine’s Day in their own special ways, though in the former, the big sparks flew on Thursday and not on Friday. The clash between the Greek Communist Party (KKE), via its parliamentary representative, Thanasis Pafilis, and Course for Freedom, via its president, former parliamentary speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou, extended …
[Thomas Peter/Reuters] Greek authorities are investigating fraudulent claims for EU agricultural subsidies, with thousands of farmers and applicants suspected of falsely securing funds. While media reports allege tens of millions of euros in annual fraud, the country’s Payment and Control Agency for Community Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE) says only €400,000 is under review, with many flagged …