The Hellenic Air Force will send its iconic F-4E Phantom II fighter to France for the 14 July Bastille Day military parade in Paris, after a last-minute change restored the original participation plan. The decision means Greece will once again showcase one of its legendary Phantom aircraft during the prestigious flypast over the French capital, …
Counterterrorism police arrested three people in connection with an arson attack on the home of Afroditi Nestora – a New Democracy official and former parliamentary candidate – in Thessaloniki on July 1 that resulted in the death of her 75-year-old mother, Vagia Nestora. Source link
On 26 June 2026, the European Commission’s assessment of Cyprus’s technical readiness to join the Schengen Area was presented to the Schengen Committee. According to a 60-page report by the competent European Commission services: The Republic of Cyprus is technically ready to fully integrate into the Schengen Area. Some pending issues have been recorded but …
A 20-year-old man who was shot by police during a vehicle pursuit in the southern Greek city of Argos died from his injuries Sunday. Source link
Low-cost airline easyJet is edging closer to a takeover after Apollo Global Management submitted a higher £5.7 billion (€6.6 billion) bid, prompting the airline’s board to withdraw its support for a rival offer from Castlelake. The British airline announced on Friday that it had agreed in principle to Apollo’s all-cash proposal of £7.15 per share, …
Three members of the US Congress familiar with the relevant processes have told Kathimerini that the key precondition for any change in US policy on selling F-35s to Turkey remains the fate of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. Source link
Greek prosecutors have launched criminal proceedings for five felony offences against three suspects arrested over the deadly arson attack on the home of New Democracy politician Afroditi Nestora’s family in Thessaloniki. The charges include completed and attempted murder with conditional intent, participation in a terrorist organisation, causing an explosion, arson and violations of Greece’s weapons …
The Education Ministry plans to impose a new certification fee on foreign universities operating branches in the country, drawing criticism from private institutions already licensed. Source link
Greek police arrested a 45-year-old man wanted by Belgian authorities over alleged cryptocurrency fraud at Athens International Airport before he could board a flight to Cyprus. Officers from the Athens Airport Police Directorate’s Security Department arrested the foreign national on the morning of July 10, 2026, at the departures level of Athens International Airport. Belgian …
The government has reached an agreement with refiners Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy to reduce fuel prices through the end of August, following recent upward pressure on gasoline and diesel costs. Source link