Former agriculture minister Makis Voridis on Wednesday rejected opposition accusations of wrongdoing related to Greece’s agency for EU agricultural subsidies (OPEKEPE), as parliament debated whether to launch a preliminary investigation.
Piotr Zalewski, The Economist’s Turkey correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into whether Kurds and Turks, after more than four decades of conflict, are closer than ever to peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “will not have a blank check from Washington,” despite his “strong relationship” with the Trump family, according to Eric Edelman.
Coastal shipping showing signs of excessive concentration and excessive costs.
Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in migrant arrivals, Greek sources said on Wednesday.
Following the recent heatwave, a marked change in weather is expected across northern and central Greece on Thursday, bringing a temporary but intense spell of rainfall.
A 21-year-old Turkish national wanted by authorities in Turkey in connection with alleged membership in a criminal organization and complicity in an attempted murder has been arrested in Thessaloniki.
Tensions flared in Greece’s parliament on Wednesday after Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis accused opposition parties of undermining the country’s alliance with Israel and siding with regional rival Turkey.
Author and podcaster Jason Pack says EU must cut funds until unity is restored, while Turkey uses Libya to challenge Greece and Cyprus.
Once a symbol of solidarity, Lesvos now enforces strict controls and faces the human toll of Europe’s tougher migration policies.