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Pentagon clarifies Greek Air Force chief’s Patriot missile statements

May 22, 2026 | Politics
Pentagon sources clarify Greek Air Force chief's statements about Patriot missile systems on Karpathos island, following his comments on military orders.

Antonis Samaras becomes “foreign body” to New Democracy – Launches new attack on Mitsotakis over Karystianou

May 22, 2026 | Politics
Former PM Antonis Samaras becomes isolated within New Democracy as he launches fresh attacks on Mitsotakis government over national issues and foreign policy.

Hatzidakis from Trikala: “We owe the transition from theory to practice in Thessaly and our children’s future”

May 22, 2026 | Politics
Greek Deputy PM Hatzidakis visits Thessaly water projects, emphasizing the need to move from planning to implementation for the region's irrigation future.

“Blue Homeland” and Aegean Sea: Turkey’s moves and Greece’s response

May 22, 2026 | Politics
Turkey's "Blue Homeland" bill creates uncertainty as Greece prepares for potential Aegean tensions. Diplomatic sources reveal conflicting information amid ongoing negotiations.

Georgandas explodes at Konstantopoulou: “Enough of this disgrace”

May 21, 2026 | Politics
Greek Parliament erupts as VP Georgandas confronts opposition leader Konstantopoulou over disruptive behavior during Justice Minister's speech.

Pierrakakis from Nicosia: Greece and Cyprus at forefront of developments

May 21, 2026 | Politics
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis meets Cyprus Parliament Speaker in Nicosia, emphasizing both nations' key role in Eastern Mediterranean developments.

Maria Karystianou launches “Hope for Democracy” party: “Those who died unjustly stand beside me”

May 21, 2026 | Politics
Maria Karystianou officially presented her new political formation named “Hope for Democracy: Maria Karystianou Citizens’ Movement“. The event took place at the “Olympion” cinema in…

Mitsotakis and Mendoni attend grand reopening of restored Mystras Palace of Despots

May 21, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis and Culture Minister Mendoni inaugurate the fully restored Byzantine Palace of Despots at UNESCO World Heritage site Mystras.

GREECE

The Ladder of Lent: 30 Steps Toward Heaven (Video)

The Ladder of Lent: 30 Steps Toward Heaven (Video)

As we draw closer to the end of Lent… the Church presents the faithful not just with guidance, but with a ladder — a spiritual…

2 months ago Greece

Crete extortion case: Two nephews remanded in custody for blackmail

Two men from Crete remanded in custody for alleged extortion scheme involving intimidation, arson, and illegal subsidies that terrorized local…

50 minutes ago Greece

Fake utility workers and accountants scam: Phone fraud ring busted in Western Attica – €2 million stolen

Police bust elaborate phone scam operation where criminals posed as utility workers and accountants to steal €2 million from unsuspecting…

2 hours ago Greece

Alexis Tsikopoulos: Evidence points to suicide by hanging for missing 33-year-old doctor found in Crete

Missing doctor Alexis Tsikopoulos found dead in Crete after months-long search. Forensic evidence confirms suicide by hanging in remote chapel…

3 hours ago Greece

Crete: 3-year-old girl in critical condition with severe injuries

3-year-old girl in critical condition in Crete hospital with severe abuse injuries. Mother arrested, father missing as authorities investigate case.

4 hours ago Greece
Athens police arrest 37-year-old man for church robbery in Omonia

Athens police arrest 37-year-old man for church robbery in Omonia

A 37-year-old man was arrested for robbing a churchgoer in Athens' Omonia district, grabbing the…

6 hours ago Greece
Police commander acts as tour guide for Turkish basketball fans

Police commander acts as tour guide for Turkish basketball fans

Police commander speaks Turkish to help Fenerbahce fans navigate to Athens' OAKA arena during Euroleague…

6 hours ago Greece
Global Sumud Flotilla: Greek mission members return tonight to Athens airport

Global Sumud Flotilla: Greek mission members return tonight to Athens airport

Greek activists from Global Sumud Flotilla return to Athens tonight after detention in Israel, reporting…

7 hours ago Greece

ECONOMY

WORLD

Parthenon Marbles: New pressure on British Museum from UNESCO

Parthenon Marbles: New pressure on British Museum from UNESCO

UNESCO backs Greece's demand for Parthenon Marbles return from British Museum, officially recognizing them as integral to Greek cultural heritage and identity.

50 minutes ago World

Lukashenko: “I’m ready to meet Zelensky anywhere” amid war tensions

Lukashenko offers to meet Zelensky anywhere to discuss bilateral relations as Ukraine warns of Russian attack preparations through Belarus territory.

5 hours ago World

Pentagon releases new UFO files with videos of “luminous spheres”

Pentagon releases massive new batch of declassified UFO files including videos of luminous spheres, military encounters, and Apollo 12 space…

5 hours ago World

Turkey sentences Greeks to suspended jail term for Hagia Sophia flag incident

Turkish court sentences two Greek tourists to suspended prison terms for displaying Byzantine flag inside Hagia Sophia mosque, sparking diplomatic…

5 hours ago World

Hantavirus: Another case confirmed among cruise ship crew member repatriated to Netherlands

WHO confirms new hantavirus case among MV Hondius cruise ship crew member repatriated to Netherlands, bringing total to 12 cases…

6 hours ago World
Putin’s hide and seek with Ukrainians: 196 days confined to Moscow

Putin’s hide and seek with Ukrainians: 196 days confined to Moscow

Putin has remained confined to Moscow and Saint Petersburg for 196 days due to Ukrainian…

6 hours ago World
Cuba: Mass demonstration for Raúl Castro amid new US tensions

Cuba: Mass demonstration for Raúl Castro amid new US tensions

Mass pro-government demonstration in Havana supports Raúl Castro as US files charges over 1996 incident,…

6 hours ago World
Iran’s military arsenal recovers faster than US estimates

Iran’s military arsenal recovers faster than US estimates

Iran rebuilds military capabilities faster than US intelligence estimated, restarting drone production during ceasefire and…

15 hours ago World

EUROPE