Turkey EU defense bid tied to casus belli
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that lifting Turkey’s long-standing casus belli against Greece could be tied to Ankara’s participation in European Union defense programs.
Saharan dust strikes again
A new wave of Saharan dust is sweeping into the Eastern Mediterranean, significantly affecting Greece through Sunday, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
Alpha Bank entering fresh growth trajectory
The management of Alpha Bank referred on Wednesday to the success of strategic actions that placed the institution on a trajectory of strong gains, during the annual general meeting.
Police arrest suspect in Rafina killing
Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Rafina, east of Athens.
Olympic champion McEvoy says Enhanced Games ‘record’ meaningless
Olympic 50 metres freestyle champion Cam McEvoy thinks the record time claimed by Kristian Gkolomeev as part of the Enhanced Games program, where swimmers are allowed to use banned drugs, is irrelevant to the sport.
Desert duel: Greek titans eye Abu Dhabi glory
The press conference for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four was held on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Role of AI in modern warfare debated in Athens
The growing role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and crisis management was the focus of a two-day international conference ending Friday at the Hellenic Army Academy (SSE), held under the auspices of Greece’s Ministry of National Defense.
Europe’s €150 bln defense lending scheme, Turkey’s participation, and Greek concerns
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the EU’s Security Action For Europe (SAFE) €150 billion defense lending scheme, and the decision at the EU level to allow for limited participation by third countries – including Turkey.
Woman scams €160,000 in EuroLeague Final Four ticket fraud
A 38-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday, accused of scamming at least 50 victims out of more than €160,000 through a fraudulent EuroLeague Final Four ticket scheme.
Greek Australians urge Athens to bolster support for Queensland consulate
Prominent members of Queensland’s Greek Australian community have called on the Greek government to strengthen support for the state’s Honorary Consulate, citing administrative limitations that hinder essential services.