Spetses Helicopter Landing: Drugs Found in Black Backpack, Businessman Identified
A helicopter landing on a Spetses beach sparked a drug investigation after police found cocaine and cannabis in a black backpack linked to a 39-year-old businessman.
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Thessaloniki: Off-duty cop arrested for rape, domestic violence, and harassment
A Greek police officer was arrested in Thessaloniki on charges of repeated rape, domestic violence, and illegal filming of his former partner.
10 Migrant Smugglers Arrested in Evros and Rhodope in 8 Cases
Greek police arrested 10 migrant smugglers across 8 incidents in Evros and Rhodope, including dramatic high-speed chases and vehicle crashes.
Greece’s Patriot missile system: return from Saudi Arabia on the table
Greece considers recalling its Patriot battery from Saudi Arabia as a separate system is redeployed to Souda Bay amid rising Iran threat concerns.
Greek Cabinet meets Monday: Key agenda items ahead of Thessaloniki International Fair
Greece’s Cabinet convenes Monday with a packed agenda ahead of TIF, covering price cuts, development programs, spatial planning, and the new school year.
Greece open to fuel tax cuts if energy crisis worsens, minister says
Greece’s Deputy FM leaves fuel tax cuts on the table as energy tensions rise, ahead of key policy announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Marinakis on Thessaloniki Summit: “We’ve secured the funding before announcing any measures”
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis previews TIF announcements, addresses wildfires, infrastructure, and the 2027 election timeline.
Mitsotakis on Turkey’s reactions: “We won’t let threats dictate our decisions”
Greek PM Mitsotakis pushes back against Turkey’s reactions to the spatial planning framework, warning that threats will not shape Greece’s sovereign decisions.
Mitsotakis: Debt reduction is “national liberation” — economy, energy & farming updates
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis returned to his regular Sunday review after a two-week break during the August holiday period. In a lengthy post, the Prime Minister outlined the most significant developments of recent weeks, covering…
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.
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.