A retired Turkish admiral has framed a possible Israel–Turkey confrontation as something larger than air strikes or missile exchanges: a Mediterranean naval war that, in his telling, would pull Greece, the United States, Britain and the European Union onto Israel’s side — and require Iran, and possibly Russia, to stand with Turkey. Cem Gürdeniz, a …
The so-called “intervention package” to be announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his keynote economic policy speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair is expected to cost between €1.8 billion and €2 billion. Source link
PASOK MEP Nikolas Farantouris received one of the highest honors of the Orthodox Church in Africa during a European Parliament mission to Zambia: the Grand Cross of the Archdiocese of Zambia and Mozambique of the Patriarchate of Alexandria. The award was conferred on 15 August — the Dormition of the Theotokos — by Metropolitan Ioannis …
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Madonna’s summer getaway to the Greek islands has attracted plenty of attention, from her celebrations in Corfu to her visit to Patmos. But alongside the singer’s holiday photos, one unexpected fashion detail has also caught the eye: her vintage handbag. The 68 year old pop icon shared photos and videos from Patmos with her millions …
A police sweep of a rural area on the southern island of Crete led to the discovery Tuesday of a small marijuana plantation with trees up to 3.5 meters high, authorities said. Source link
Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and influential figures in country music, has died at the age of 80. Her family announced her death on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, through a statement shared on her official social media accounts. No cause of death was immediately disclosed. Parton leaves behind a remarkable legacy that stretched …
A total 124 migrants who crossed the Mediterranean Sea from north Africa in three small boats were rescued off the southern coast of Crete Tuesday, authorities said. Source link
Greek street food has received international recognition, with three Greek cities ranking among the world’s top 10 destinations for street food. A global study by Radical Storage examined 6,897 street food establishments across the 100 most visited cities worldwide. Paris claimed first place with a score of 7.2 out of 10, followed by Athens in …
Dancing, traditional instruments and prothesi – the boiled goat meat that is an essential part of the feast – are among the key ingredients of Ikaria’s legendary panigyria. Source link