Many of Greece’s most celebrated actors, poets and writers did not remain on the sidelines during World War II. Instead, they served on the Albanian front and later in the National Resistance, proving that cultural figures were prepared to share the same hardships as ordinary soldiers. Lambros KonstantarasAt 27, the popular actor volunteered as a …
A Greek appeals court this week ruled that a 56-year-old man wanted by Australia on a homicide charge will not be extradited, his lawyer said. Source link
France has spent 18 months intensifying legal pressure on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, while today formally declining to authorise Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The decision stands in contrast to the more open approach taken by several other European countries, including Greece. The case began in January 2025 with a complaint from Éric …
The European Investment Bank is backing Greece’s initiatives to safeguard and enhance critical services and infrastructure. Source link
Greece is pressing Australia for stronger market protections for two of its most iconic food products — feta cheese and olive oil. Food Minister Margaritis Schinas held talks on Wednesday with Australian Ambassador Alison Duncan in Athens. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Harry Theoharis, who oversees economic diplomacy. Greek officials emphasised …
Official Eurostat data for the first quarter of 2026 indicates a significant decline in Greece’s public debt, both as a percentage of GDP and in nominal terms. Source link
A 26-year-old Dutch influencer has been arrested on the popular Cycladic island of Mykonos for public nudity. Samuel Onuha, founder of the clothing brand ICON.Amsterdam, was taken into custody after walking completely naked through a public square on the island. Videos circulating online show him in the act. According to Greek media reports, Onuha also …
A new IOBE survey for the Federation of Greek Food Industries has found that food and beverage is the largest sector of Greek manufacturing. Source link
Turkey has formally issued a new NAVTEX, valid until August 30, authorising the research vessel Oruc Reis to conduct seismic surveys for a controversial underwater natural gas pipeline connecting the Turkish mainland with the occupied territories of Cyprus. The move follows a memorandum of cooperation signed on July 10 between Turkey and the Turkish-backed pseudo-state …
Cyprus Airways and Air France have announced a codeshare agreement further expanding travel options between France and Cyprus. Source link