Police dismantle motorcycle theft gang on Crete
Police in Crete have arrested 10 teenagers suspected of belonging to a gang responsible for a series of motorcycle thefts on the southern island.
Russia’s embassy calls death of diplomat in Cyprus a ‘deep personal tragedy’
Russia’s embassy in Cyprus has described the death of a diplomat found dead at the mission last week as a “deep personal tragedy.”
Turkish foreign minister expects US to lift CAATSA sanctions soon
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed optimism that longstanding problems in relations between Turkey and the United States could be resolved in the near term, pointing to 2026 as a pivotal year.
Greece and Spain pledge closer ties amid global uncertainty
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said relations between Greece and Spain are very strong and based on shared experiences and viewpoints about Europe’s future, speaking in Madrid after a private meeting with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez.
Cretan man remanded for rape of daughters
Authorities in Crete have ordered a 54-year-old man accused of physically and sexually abusing his two daughters to be remanded in custody following his testimony before an investigating magistrate.
Man referred for trial after injuring police officer during parking fine
Authorities referred a 58-year-old man for trial after arresting him for running over a police officer with his car while the officer was issuing a fine for illegal parking, injuring the officer’s leg.
Mitsotakis to hold separate meetings with farmers after dispute over talks format
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold two separate meetings with protesting farmers’ representatives on Tuesday, the government said, following disagreements amid farmers over the format of the talks.
International law or Realpolitik?
Invoking international law and declaring respect for it constitutes one of the critical parameters of the foreign policy of a medium-sized Western country, a member of the European Union and NATO, such as Greece – especially a country that faces a particular national security problem extending beyond the European and NATO frameworks. Yet such a…
Café faces backlash over AI image of late TV host
A café in Messini, Peloponnese, is facing criticism for using an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image of the late television host Giorgos Papadakis in an advertisement, showing him enjoying coffee “from the gates of heaven” just days after his death.
Health minister urges flu vaccinations as hospitals struggle
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has urged citizens to get vaccinated against seasonal flu, warning that hospitals are under growing pressure from unvaccinated patients.