Two men accused of migrant smuggling jailed in Crete pending trial
Two men accused of migrant smuggling were sent to pretrial detention on Monday, after appearing before a prosecutor in Crete.
US State Department reiterates dedication to Prespa Agreement
A spokesperson for the US State Department reiterated the nation’s dedication to the Prespa Agreement and North Macedonia’s accession into European-American institutions amidst the backdrop of the recent North Macedonian elections.
3.7 magnitude quake shakes Peloponnese
An earthquake rattled the regions of Ilias, Messinia and Arcadia in the Peloponnese at approximately 5 p.m. Monday.
Mitsotakis says Turkey and Greece should increase cooperation and contacts
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday that Greece and Turkey “should not remain captives” to the past, adding that the two countries should intensify bilateral contacts and cooperation in the future.
Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting underway in Ankara
A meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was underway in Ankara on Monday, in a one-day visit aimed at maintaining the positive momentum achieved in bilateral ties in recent months.
North Macedonia President claims right to use ‘Macedonia’ despite international backlash
Despite international community reactions, newly elected North Macedonia President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova insists she “has the right to use the name ‘Macedonia.’”
F. Altun: Mitsotakis visit to Turkey is “extremely important”
Turkish Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said that the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Turkey is “extremely important” for stronger ties between the two neighbors.
Loreena McKennitt | Athens | June 26
Canadian singer and composer Loreena McKennitt’s eagerly awaited return to Greece has music enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
Assailants sentenced for attack on soccer player
Two individuals, aged 24 and 23, have been sentenced to a 12-month prison term with a three-year suspension for assaulting a soccer player from the PAOK FC B team and his friend.
Police disprove alleged break-in at Interior Ministry; Kerameos seeks case file access
Interior Minister Niki Kerameos has requested access to the case file regarding the alleged break-in at the Elections Directorate of the Interior Ministry, aiming to determine if disciplinary measures are warranted. This comes after police confirmed on Monday that no trespass or violation occurred within the directorate’s computer files.