On October 4, 1974 – 52 years ago – New Democracy was born. Founded by Konstantinos Karamanlis, it has dominated the country’s political life ever since, remaining continuously either in government or as the main opposition party. Source link
Greece is prepared to provide naval assistance to the United States in the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Athens. Greece is prepared to provide naval assistance to the United States in the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, George Gerapetritis said …
Greek singer Nana Mouskouri has received Germany’s Order of Merit, one of the country’s highest official honors, recognizing her contribution to European unity and international understanding. Source link
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to use his visit to Athens to deliver a major defence of Western values, calling on Europe and the United States to reconnect with the principles and ideas that shaped their civilisations. Rubio will deliver the address near the Acropolis on Wednesday, placing ancient Athens at the …
A 58-year-old doctor held in pretrial detention over the death of popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis is seeking a new examination of his cellphone as he attempts to distance himself from his wife, who is also a defendant in the case. Source link
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias witnessed the signing of a new defence cooperation agreement between the Hellenic Armed Forces and the Florida National Guard on Wednesday, as Athens and Washington moved to deepen their strategic partnership. The agreement was signed by Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General …
Greece has been named the world’s best country for 2026 by readers of Conde Nast Traveller, while the Greek island of Hydra was ranked the best island in Europe. Source link
Archbishop Makarios of Australia has urged the faithful not to hurry God because they are afraid of their own clock, in a message posted on Instagram. He said trust means accepting God’s timing even when it does not match what we want. Some things, he said, arrive late because we are not yet ready to …
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that strong relations between Greece and the United States have been critical amid global uncertainty, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Source link
Turkey increased its air activity over the Aegean on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, recording 15 violations of Greek national airspace and 10 violations of air traffic rules, according to official Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) data. The figures marked the highest daily total in two months, following a dogfight between Greek and Turkish fighter …