Gerapetritis meets Rubio on the sidelines of NATO summit
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague.
Deadly attack raises new fears for Syria’s Christians and minorities
Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at what the recent terror attack on the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus means for Syria’s Christians and minorities.
Suspected Azerbaijani spy remanded in custody
The Azerbaijani man arrested near the Souda military base in Crete on espionage charges was remanded in custody on Wednesday afternoon, following his testimony before the prosecutor.
Athens metro operating hours extended on Wednesday for concert at Kallimarmaro
Athens metro operator STASY has announced extended service hours for Wednesday to accommodate spectators attending the Mikis Theodorakis tribute concert at Kallimarmaro Stadium.
Mitsotakis highlights Greece’s €25 billion defense plan at NATO summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s €25 billion defense investment program in remarks upon his arrival at the NATO Summit in The Hague, where discussions have focused on increasing military spending.
Turkey, US defense cooperation would help in hitting trade targets, Erdogan says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in a meeting with US President Donald Trump that advancing cooperation in the defense industry would help hit a $100 billion bilateral trade volume target, the Turkish Presidency said early on Wednesday.
NATO leaders to back Trump defense spending goal at Hague summit
NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for US President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defense spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.
Greece, Libya reaffirm need for dialogue after strained exchange on maritime borders
A stiff exchange between the envoys of Greece and Libya at the UN Security Council over an underlying dispute regarding maritime boundaries and hydrocarbon exploration ended on Tuesday in a mutual reaffirmation of diplomatic cooperation and dialogue.
Authorities begin damage assessment in Chios, woman arrested for arson
Authorities are assessing the damage caused by recent wildfires on the island of Chios, while a woman has been arrested in connection with one of the blazes.
Cool spaces open in Athens as heatwave strikes
As temperatures started rising on Wednesday, signalling the start of what meteorologists are describing as a short but intense heatwave, the City of Athens opened up cool spaces to help vulnerable residents and visitors cope with its effects.