Turkey eyeing six F-35 fighter jets
Turkey is focusing its talks with the US on six F-35 fighter jets that it paid for before 2019, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, expressing confidence that “we will soon reach a solution.” Source link
USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Headed to Souda Bay, Crete for Repairs After Onboard Fire – Greek City Times
The U.S. Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is en route to the U.S. naval base at Souda Bay, Crete, for repairs following a significant fire that broke out aboard the ship last week. According to reports, the fire occurred on March 12 in the carrier’s aft laundry facility, triggering an extensive …
Ancient tree in southern Peloponnese recognized
The Cultural Institute of Messinia announced the inclusion of the historic “Plane Tree of King Menelaus” into the Network of Long-Lived Trees of the Greek Revolution. Source link
Pancretan Association of America Supports Major Renovation of Chania Alzheimer Support Center – Greek City Times
The Pancretan Association of America (PAA) has announced its participation in the renovation and upgrading of the Chania Alzheimer Support Center, in collaboration with the “Synanthropos” Organization and with the support of the local community of Chania. The project involves relocating the center to new, modern facilities within the grounds of the General Hospital of …
Energy funds are fully absorbed
More than 180,000 households, businesses and other beneficiaries have received support through energy programs financed by Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, Deputy Energy Minister Nikos Tsafos said on Monday. Source link
Trump reimposes blockade on Iran and announces 20% Hormuz shipping fee – Greek City Times
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and declared that the United States will charge a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically escalating tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. In a post on Truth Social, Trump …
Cartoon (13/07/2026)
Cartoon (13/07/2026) Source link
Oxi Day Foundation celebrates 15 years of honouring Greek courage with new video – Greek City Times
The Washington-based Oxi Day Foundation has released a new one-minute video highlighting the Greek and Greek-American philanthropists whose support has helped bring the story of Greece’s heroic stand during World War II to an international audience over the past 15 years. The video pays tribute to the individuals and families whose generosity has enabled the …
Systemic Risk Buffer for Cyprus?
The Central Bank of Cyprus is considering activating the Systemic Risk Buffer as an additional safety net for the credit sector. Source link
Maria Sakkari cruises into Athens Open round of 16 with fiancé Konstantinos Mitsotakis courtside – Greek City Times
Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari made a commanding start to her WTA 250 Athens Open campaign on Monday, defeating Polina Kudermetova in straight sets as her fiancé, Konstantinos Mitsotakis, watched from courtside. Sakkari, ranked No. 37 in the world, secured a 6-0, 7-6 victory over the 23-year-old Uzbek player, who is ranked No. 113, to …