Burglary suspects ram police motorcycles in Agios Dimitrios
An incident involving gunfire and a police chase occurred Thursday afternoon in Agios Dimitrios, Athens, after a report of a house burglary.
Turkish firefighting plane crashes in Croatia, pilot killed
Turkey confirmed Thursday that a firefighting plane missing over Croatia has crashed, killing the pilot.
Greece pledges support to Lebanon, discusses regional security
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed Greece’s support for the Lebanese government and institutions, as well as efforts for reforms, during a meeting with Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menasha.
A realistic assessment of energy developments
The recent energy agreements with US energy giants for exploration south of Crete, and drilling in the Ionian Sea and the influx of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Revithoussa and Alexandroupoli have obvious value and potential, but their impact on the existing regional scene should be assessed seriously and realistically.
Joint drill highlights Greek-Israeli partnership
Greece and Israel conducted a joint naval and air exercise south of Crete, involving frigates, missile boats, submarines and Israeli Sa’ar corvettes, officials said Thursday.
Man climbs apartment balcony in Patra after escaping psychiatric clinic
An alarm was raised at noon in Patra when a 23-year-old man escaped from a psychiatric clinic and climbed onto the balcony of an apartment while holding a knife.
EU reaffirms support for delayed Great Sea Interconnector project
The European Commission has reiterated its strong backing for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a major electricity link planned to connect the power grids of Greece, Cyprus, and potentially Israel.
Shooting at Rhodes businessman’s home, property damaged
An unknown assailant or assailants opened fire on the residence of a well-known health food store businessman in Rhodes early Thursday morning.
Zelenskyy expected in Athens Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make a one-day visit to Athens on Sunday, according to government sources.
Italy’s Meloni says Albania migrant camp scheme will continue
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that her government was “determined” to continue sending sea migrants to Albania, despite judicial opposition to the scheme.