Europe is not adequately prepared to deter or, if necessary, fight a major war, former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas has warned, arguing that decades of defence spending cuts have left European countries struggling to rebuild their military capabilities. In an interview with Ta Nea Savvatokyriako, the British admiral of Greek descent, whose …
Workers at Greece’s urban and intercity KTEL companies will strike nationwide for 24 hours on Tuesday, demanding a new sector-wide collective labor agreement, pay raises and permanent hires. Source link
A proposal to ban all Turkish imports into the United States until Hagia Sophia is returned to the Greek Orthodox Church has reignited debate over the historic monument, with a former South Carolina Senate candidate calling for sweeping economic pressure on Ankara. Republican candidate Mark Lynch announced the proposal on April 26, 2026, saying he …
Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis presented on Monday Greece’s plan to move its economy from recovery to productive expansion, centered on attracting up to €20 billion in investment over the next decade. Source link
Virgin Australia is seeking to expand its partnership with Qatar Airways, aiming to secure more flights between Australia and Doha and strengthen competition with Emirates on key international routes. The airline has applied for seven additional weekly flight frequencies between Australia and Qatar, increasing its allocation from 28 to 35 flights in each direction. The …
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ATHENS, November 2026 — Greek armwrestler Giorgos Charalampopoulos won silver and bronze at the WAF World Championship in New Delhi, beating Russia’s Konstantin Petrov before losing their left-arm final rematch, his team said. The 51-year-old competed in the Grand Master Men +100kg category at the World Armwrestling Federation event in India. Charalampopoulos has since returned …
The uncovering and dismantling of networks involved in organized tax evasion and financial crime represent a significant step forward for Greek law enforcement and tax authorities. Source link
Police arrested three young people, including two minors aged 14 and 17, in western Athens on 29 October 2026, over their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Authorities accuse the 21-year-old suspect of supplying cocaine and cannabis to other people, including minors. Officers from the Attica General Police Directorate’s Drug Immediate Response Unit made the arrests …
While the governing New Democracy party retains a double-digit lead over the leading left-wing opposition party in the latest opinion poll, nearly 70% of respondents want a change of administration. Source link