Driving instructor arrested for harassment in Thessaloniki
A 55-year-old driving instructor was arrested in the northern port city of Thessaloniki after a female student accused him of sexual harassment during a lesson.
Authorities find no link between arrested Turkish nationals and Thessaloniki shooting
The five Turkish nationals arrested on Wednesday were found to have no connection to the recent shooting in Thermi, Thessaloniki, which targeted members of the National Intelligence Service (EYP).
SAFE could be a ‘backdoor’ for Turkish aspirations, warns Greek defense minister
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday voiced strong reservations about Turkey’s potential involvement in Europe’s SAFE scheme for defense cooperation, warning that third-country involvement in the program could pose a risk to the integrity of the European Union.
What’s standing in the way of Turkey and the F-35s?
Reports indicate that President Trump and members of his administration are looking for ways to circumvent or lift CAATSA sanctions and put arms sales, particularly of F-35 jets, back on the table with Turkey. They are coming up against a challenge that is significantly more complex than simply waiving sanctions. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent…
A Greek as UNWTO chair?
As a global power in tourism, Greece is now vying for the leadership of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Only EPPO can investigate OPEKEPE, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court said in an announcement that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is the only competent authority for investigating OPEKEPE, the Greek agency managing EU subsidies, including farming subsidies.
Turkey seeking ‘more favorable’ terms for EU security scheme
Turkey is demanding that the European Union offer “more favorable” conditions for its defense industry’s participation in the newly announced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) scheme, saying that improving the terms of third-party involvement would be “a sincerity test for the EU.”
Turkish gang members fire at Greek agents
Members of a Turkish criminal organization opened fire on Greek intelligence agents during a surveillance operation Tuesday afternoon, marking a dangerous escalation in organized crime activity that has transformed Greece into a haven for international criminals.
Probe launched into culling violations after sheep box outbreak
Authorities in Magnesia, central Greece have launched a preliminary investigation following reports that over 500 dead sheep and goats, culled to contain a sheep pox outbreak, have remained unburied for a week in a farm near Kanalia.
European prosecutor brings charges against another 16 suspects over role in stalled railway contract
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has brought additional charges against 16 individuals in connection with the long-delayed implementation of Contract 717, a €41 million EU-funded project for modernizing Greece’s railway network.