Sweden signs NATO request, Finns to formally endorse move
Sweden on Tuesday signed a formal request to join NATO, a day after the country announced it would seek membership in the 30-member military alliance.
Russia’s Lavrov says Finland, Sweden joining NATO makes ‘no big difference’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Finland and Sweden joining NATO would probably make “not much difference” as the two countries had long participated in the alliance’s military drills.
Air force upgrade ongoing, F-35 interest strong
In addition to the self-evident value of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) signed between Greece and the US, Athens is reportedly proceeding with a series of sub-programs by the American defense industry.
Greek prime minister appoints special adviser for energy security
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has appointed a special adviser for energy security who will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence of Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Influential Afghan women regrouping in Greece
I am greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed tea and the smiles of a group of women sitting on two small sofas as I enter the neoclassical Athens building that is home to the Melissa Network of Migrant Women in Greece.
Why is Erdogan standing in the way of Sweden and Finland’s NATO bid?
Expert Alan Makovsky joins Thanos Davelis today to break down why Turkey’s President Erdogan is objecting to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, look at what concessions Erdogan hopes to gain from the West, and break down what this means for US-Turkish relations.
New shopping patterns alter food company plans
The purchase of more expensive food, such as organic and supplements (whose sales increased during the pandemic), has now reversed due to the soaring inflation.
Doctors convicted over death of surgery patient
Two doctors in northern Greece have been convicted of negligent manslaughter over the May 2017 death of a 24-year-old man from complications following surgery.
Police carries out broad crime sweep in downtown Athens
A large police operation was carried out early on Monday in and around Agiou Konstantinou Street in Omonia, which Citizens’ Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos said was geared toward restoring a sense of security in the center of Athens.
PM confirms Greek interest in F-35s at White House reception
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday confirmed that Greece is eyeing the purchase of advanced US-built F-35 fighter jets and that a leading American defense contractor is seeking to invest in the country’s aerospace industry.