OPEKEPE scandal: Opposition calls for Mitsotakis testimony rejected
Greek parliament majority rejects opposition demands to summon PM Mitsotakis and top officials in OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies scandal investigation.
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Greece-Turkey tensions rise with Piri Reis exercises and NAVTEX
Greece responds to Turkish Piri Reis NAVTEX with major military exercises across Aegean islands amid rising tensions before potential Mitsotakis-Erdogan summit.
Air Marshal Iatridis reveals: “Turkey is testing us – If they enter 6 miles, everything changes”
Greek Air Marshal warns Turkey is testing boundaries in the Aegean Sea amid escalating tensions over territorial disputes and energy exploration rights.
Plevris on asylum suspension extension: decision due early October
Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris announces government will decide on extending asylum suspension in early October amid rising migration flows to Crete.
Justice minister clashes with opposition over criminal justice reforms
Greek Justice Minister Floridis and opposition leader Konstantopoulou engage in heated parliamentary clash over criminal justice reforms and witness protection laws.
Parliament rejects constitutional challenge to file restriction law
Greek Parliament rejects opposition’s constitutional challenge to controversial law restricting defendants’ access to case files, sparking heated debate.
Sweden bans mobile phones in schools from 2026 for ages 7-16
Sweden joins growing list of countries banning mobile phones in schools from 2026, requiring collection of devices for students aged 7-16 to improve learning.
Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed as new US ambassador to Athens
Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed as new US ambassador to Athens following Senate approval of Trump administration appointments in group vote.
China: Xpeng flying cars collide mid-air during test flight
Two Xpeng flying cars collided mid-air during a test flight in China, with one vehicle bursting into flames. The incident highlights challenges facing the emerging sector.
Germany living beyond its means, warns Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Merz issues stark warning that country is living beyond its means, as pension costs reach 31% of GDP and experts predict economic collapse without reforms.
Gaza blackout: Israel cuts internet and phone lines amid new bombardments
Israel cuts internet and phone services across Gaza Strip as ground operations intensify, forcing mass civilian exodus amid devastating bombardments.
Pussy Riot members sentenced in absentia by Moscow court
Moscow court sentences five Pussy Riot members to 8-13 years in prison for anti-war video criticizing Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and military actions.
Trump secures billions from UK in historic AI deal: “All companies want to be in the US”
Trump and Starmer sign historic AI technology deal worth billions, strengthening US-UK relations with massive investments flowing across the Atlantic.
Albanian parliament erupts over AI minister “Diella” appointment
Albania makes history with world’s first AI minister “Diella”, but parliament erupts in chaos as lawmakers throw Constitution at PM Edi Rama in unprecedented scenes.
Italy Parliament brawl erupts over judicial reform vote
Italian lawmakers engaged in a violent brawl after voting on controversial judicial reform. The incident left several injured and parliament suspended.
Turkey condemns Cyprus’ new Israeli air defense system
Turkey expresses strong displeasure over Cyprus acquiring Israeli Barak MX air defense systems, warning of potential consequences for regional stability.
Brad Everett Young dies in car crash: Grey’s Anatomy actor was 46
Brad Everett Young, Grey’s Anatomy actor and celebrity photographer, dies at 46 in Los Angeles car crash. Hollywood mourns the talented star’s tragic death.
France strikes turn violent: Mass protests over budget cuts lead to dozens of arrests
Massive strikes and violent protests rock France as hundreds of thousands demonstrate against budget cuts, leading to 94 arrests nationwide amid growing tensions.
Jimmy Kimmel show indefinitely suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
ABC indefinitely suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk assassination spark major backlash from American right-wing groups.
Public land squatters: Last chance after extension to 2026
Only 5.8% of 90,000 public land squatters applied for purchase, forcing Greece to extend the deadline to 2026 with discounts up to 80%.