Velopoulos on OPEKEPE scandal: “Now you’ll drink bitter coffee”
Greek opposition leader Velopoulos blasts the government over the OPEKEPE scandal and EPPO prosecutions, warning of digital surveillance and loss of civil liberties.
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SYRIZA crisis: 63 Central Committee members resign
63 SYRIZA Central Committee members resign, citing internal divisions, undemocratic practices, and a minority pushing the party toward a damaging split.
Vartzopoylos on OPEKEPE Case: Systematic Political Exploitation Aimed at Damaging Reputations
Greek MP Vartzopoylos cleared by EPPO in OPEKEPE case, calling it systematic political exploitation aimed at damaging reputations and the government.
Netanyahu postpones US visit amid F-35 row and Middle East tensions
Netanyahu postpones his US trip as Israel defies Trump over security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza — amid the F-35 Turkey controversy.
WSJ: Trump weighs expanding US strikes on Iran, Pickaxe site and Kharg Island
Trump weighs expanding US military strikes on Iran, including seizing Kharg Island and bombing the fortified Pickaxe nuclear site, per WSJ.
UK Launches TikTok Investigation to Protect Children Online
UK regulator Ofcom launches a formal investigation into TikTok over child safety failures, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue on the line.
Russian tourists arrested at Hagia Sophia for reading the Bible aloud
Two Russian tourists were arrested at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia after reading Bible passages aloud, and now face criminal charges and possible deportation.
Iran: Cancer hospital evacuated after US strikes in Ahvaz
Over 200 cancer patients, including children, were evacuated from a hospital in Ahvaz after US airstrikes. Tehran calls it a “barbaric attack.”
Ukraine: At least 13 killed in Russian strikes on Wednesday
At least 13 people were killed and 50 wounded in Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, as civilian casualties continue to mount.
Greece’s €10.6bn Public Investment Budget 2027: Life After the Recovery Fund
Greece’s public investment budget drops to €10.6bn in 2027 as EU Recovery Fund ends. Here’s what replaces it and what it means for growth.
Aspropyrgos tragedy exposes Greece’s workplace safety crisis
A deadly factory fire in Aspropyrgos has exposed Greece’s chronic workplace safety failures, with unions warning that inspections are dangerously inadequate.
Turkey’s S-400 Dilemma: Russia Blocks Return, F-35 Deal in Jeopardy
Russia blocks Turkey’s S-400 removal as Netanyahu opposes F-35 deal — leaving Ankara’s NATO reintegration efforts at a standstill.
Mitsotakis signals 2027 election push with Recovery Fund projects
Greek PM Mitsotakis launches pre-election tour showcasing Recovery Fund projects ahead of Greece’s 2027 general elections.
SYRIZA leadership battle: Parliamentary group collapses amid power struggle
SYRIZA is imploding as MPs resign and a bitter leadership battle erupts over who will head the party’s parliamentary group ahead of elections.
EU delays decision on 21st Russia sanctions package amid lack of consensus
The EU has postponed its 21st Russia sanctions package to July 23 after member states failed to reach unanimous agreement, extending the $44/barrel oil price cap.
Turkey: Jet ski tragedy in Bodrum kills girl, father and sister missing
A jet ski accident off Bodrum, Turkey, has claimed the life of a young girl from Iraq, while her father and sister remain missing near Kos.
Trump warns Iran: “They know how it goes” as bombing deadline looms
Trump warns Iran a bombing campaign on power plants and bridges is imminent, as Tehran’s chief negotiator signals no deal without clear national benefit.
Trans Neo-Nazi Marla-Svenja Liebich sent to women’s prison in Germany
A trans neo-Nazi has been placed in a women’s prison in Germany, sparking outrage over alleged abuse of gender self-identification laws.
Middle East: New US strikes on Iran target military sites at Strait of Hormuz
The US military launches a second wave of strikes on Iran, targeting military sites near the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions sharply escalate.
SYRIZA in turmoil: Polakis demands Dourou withdraw from parliamentary group leadership race
SYRIZA is in turmoil as allies of Pavlos Polakis demand Rena Dourou step aside in the race for parliamentary group leadership.