Going the extra mile, to the right
There aren’t any “apartment blocks” to the right of New Democracy; just a couple of houses, some hovels and a building that’s still under construction. Source link
Samaras seeks full probe into alleged spyware targeting
Former conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras has escalated his rift with the government, petitioning the Supreme Court’s top prosecutor for a full investigation into the alleged compromise of his phone by the invasive Predator spyware. Source link
France said to soften stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defense sale
France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defense system to Turkey after years of political opposition, according to five sources familiar with the matter, paving the way for more substantive talks with Ankara. Source link
Vandals damage primary school on Naxos
Unknown individuals caused extensive vandalism at a primary school on the Cycladic island of Naxos, prompting condemnation from the school’s principal and calls for an immediate investigation. The 2nd Primary School of Chora, the island’s capital, is attended by about 300 students. Source link
Modern Greek conference highlights enduring heritage in southern Italy
Scholars, linguists and academics gathered in southern Italy’s historic Grecìa Salentina in late June for the 10th Conference on “Modern Greek Language and Literature Beyond Greece’s Borders,” highlighting the enduring role of the Greek language as a bridge between cultures and a living element of the region’s centuries-old heritage, according to Greek public broadcaster ERT. …
George Stephanopoulos reflects on Greek heritage and family’s American journey
George Stephanopoulos, co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” reflected on his family’s immigration story and his dual Greek-American identity as the United States marked its 250th anniversary. Source link
Space Debris Discovered on Queensland Beach, Investigation Underway
Australian authorities are investigating the discovery of several pieces of suspected space debris that washed ashore at Forrest Beach in north Queensland. Space debris Queensland The Australian Space Agency confirmed it is working with Queensland authorities after the unidentified objects were found on the beach. Initial assessments indicate the items are likely pressure vessels from …
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Source link
NATO Summit in Turkey To Focus On Spending and Ukraine Support
NATO leaders will meet in Ankara on 7–8 July, with defence spending, the gradual redistribution of US military forces in Europe, continued military support for Ukraine and strengthening the Alliance’s defence industrial base expected to dominate the agenda, according to diplomatic sources. The summit takes place as NATO seeks to turn commitments made at the …
Expert issues stark warning about looming heatwave risk
Greece faces a growing risk of severe heatwaves as Europe continues to warm at roughly twice the global average, a climate expert has warned. Source link