Annita Demetriou on the cable: “Greece is showing us the way”
Cyprus Parliament President Annita Demetriou praises Greece’s push for the Great Sea Interconnector, calling it a strategic energy lifeline for Cyprus and the EU.
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Iran threatens to shut down Strait of Hormuz: “Not a drop of oil will pass”
Iran threatens to completely block oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising global energy supply fears.
Carney throws down the gauntlet to Trump: “We were attacked” — Canada rallies for trade war
Canadian PM Mark Carney walks away from US trade talks, declaring “we were attacked” as Canada unites against Trump’s tariff demands.
Tokyo Hit by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Dozens Injured
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Tokyo early morning, injuring 37 people and triggering warnings of landslide risk following heavy weekend rainfall.
Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Territory in New Truth Social Post
Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory” on Truth Social, as Iran threatens to retaliate against nations joining Washington’s economic war.
Iran’s Pezeshkian admits hardship amid escalating US sanctions
Iran’s President Pezeshkian admits society faces “many difficulties” as the US prepares its most devastating sanctions package against Tehran yet.
How China became the world’s oil superpower: Beijing’s three key tools
How China slashed oil imports by 5.5M barrels per day during the US-Iran war — and stopped global prices from spiraling out of control.
Harry & Meghan’s return to UK divides Britons — Madame Tussauds’ witty response
Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK this August is dividing Britons, while Madame Tussauds offers a witty wax-figure welcome for the Duke and Duchess.
Zelensky: Elections during wartime would be a tsunami that splits Ukraine
Zelensky warns that wartime elections would be a “tsunami” splitting Ukraine, as Russia reportedly plans to mobilize 300,000 more troops.
‘Tourism for All’: Over 1 million applications filed — when is the draw?
Greece’s Tourism for All program received over 1.15 million applications. Here’s when the beneficiary draw is expected and what’s new this cycle.
Greece’s new renewable energy spatial plan: rules and limits to 2050
Greece’s new renewable energy spatial framework sets strict limits on solar and wind farms, balancing green growth with environmental protection through 2050.
Greek Ministry of Labor: Payment schedule from e-EFKA and DYPA through August 28
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces over €2.48 billion in payments to 4.3 million beneficiaries via e-EFKA and DYPA through August 28, 2026.
Tragedy on Mount Olympus: Mountaineer found dead after falling into ravine
A Greek mountaineer was found dead after falling into a remote ravine on Mount Olympus on Saturday, bringing a tragic end to the search operation.
Greece heatwave 2025: 40°C temperatures, regions most affected & Athens emergency measures
Greece braces for its hottest weekend of 2025 with temperatures soaring to 40°C. Here’s which regions will be worst hit and what Athens is doing.
Mykonos Drug Ring Busted: Drivers Targeted Tourists, Nine Arrested
A major drug ring targeting tourists on Mykonos has been busted, with nine arrests and over €170,000 in drugs and cash seized by organized crime police.
Car Plows Into British Tourists in Malia, Crete: Suspect Claims Language Barrier
A car plowed into British tourists on a busy Crete nightlife street. The Palestinian suspect initially confessed, then claimed a language barrier caused the mix-up.
Dramatic rescue in Zakynthos: 26-year-old revived after 79 minutes of CPR
A 26-year-old Portuguese man was miraculously revived after 79 minutes of CPR on the Greek island of Zakynthos, and remains in critical but stable condition.
Fatal crash in Kato Achaia kills 46-year-old mother driving home from work
A 46-year-old mother was burned alive after a head-on collision on the old Patras-Pyrgos highway. The other driver allegedly crossed into her lane.
Fatal crash in Kalamata: Driver flees after killing 46-year-old tourist
A 46-year-old Dutch tourist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Kalamata, Greece, as the driver of the second vehicle fled the scene.
SYRIZA in Disarray: Who Will Represent the Party at Thessaloniki Fair?
SYRIZA faces an identity crisis ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair, with no clear leader emerging to represent the struggling opposition party.