“2026 will be a year of celebration and renewed commitment to the common democratic values that unite us: freedom, independence, and opportunity. May our alliance shine even brighter next year.” – Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece
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Metlen Energy & Metals announced the arrival of the first US-sourced LNG cargo destined for Bulgaria at Greece’s Alexandroupolis FSRU on December 29, 2025, marking a milestone in regional energy diversification and reinforcing Greece’s role as a Balkan energy hub.
Greece’s parliament has approved a €650-700 million deal for 36 Elbit Systems PULS rocket artillery launchers, enhancing long-range strike capabilities amid regional tensions with Turkey. Despite US restrictions on integrating American munitions into non-US systems like EuroPULS and competition from Lockheed Martin’s cheaper HIMARS/MLRS upgrade offer, the acquisition advances as part of deeper Israel-Greece defense cooperation, including potential €3 billion multi-layered air defense systems.
Giannis Antetokounmpo strongly rebuffed questions about his future with the struggling Milwaukee Bucks, calling them “disrespectful” amid ongoing trade rumors as of late December 2025.
Jennifer Aniston shared a heartwarming glimpse of her first Christmas with partner Jim Curtis, posting intimate photos from her holiday celebration, including a tender moment with a baby and cozy scenes from her home.
President Donald Trump announced on December 25, 2025, that U.S. forces conducted precision airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria, targeting those accused of killing innocent Christians. The operation fulfilled prior warnings and was carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle shared heartfelt Christmas greetings, posting: “As we gather with loved ones and reflect on the incredible year this has been, I send my heartfelt wishes for a joyful Christmas holiday. God bless Greece, the United States, and the people of our two great nations.
President Konstantinos Tasoulas addresses Greeks worldwide in his 2025 Christmas message, praising the Diaspora’s role in preserving Hellenism, celebrating UNESCO’s World Greek Language Day, and reaffirming Greece’s commitment to its global communities amid strengthening national and international ties.
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus held their 10th trilateral summit in Jerusalem on December 22-23, 2025, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides agreeing to deepen military and security cooperation amid Eastern Mediterranean tensions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s emerging role as a key energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean during the 10th Trilateral Summit with Cyprus and Israel in Jerusalem. He emphasized resilient cooperation for regional stability, condemned antisemitism, and discussed energy projects, maritime security, and broader Middle East issues including Gaza, Lebanon, and post-Assad Syria.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has purchased a multifamily apartment complex in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens for up to $25.18 million, sparking speculation amid ongoing trade rumors linking him to New York teams. However, sources emphasize it’s a commercial investment, not a sign of relocation.
Eric Trump headlines Greek House Davos 2026 as guest of honor with a keynote speech, amid expectations of President Trump’s presence; exclusive events from Jan 19-23 focus on global partnerships and Greek investment opportunities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs: “Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.” In a clear rebuke to U.S. critiques of Europe’s declining global influence, she asserted that Europe cannot let others define its worldview, as the bloc pushes for greater independence amid evolving transatlantic ties and ongoing support for Ukraine.
New images from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey” have been released by Entertainment Weekly, featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Himesh Patel as Eurylochus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Robert Pattinson as Antinous in this highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s classic.
Greece is emerging as a key strategic asset in the evolving US National Security Strategy, leveraging its geographic position, Israel ties, Arab partnerships, and EU influence.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle hosted her first official holiday event at the elegant Jefferson House, the official ambassadorial residence in Athens, gathering embassy staff for a festive kickoff to the season.
Beneath Chicago’s Michigan Avenue lies the Billy Goat Tavern, a Greek-American icon founded in 1934 by immigrant William “Billy Goat” Sianis during the Great Depression. What started with a bounced $205 check and a stray goat became legendary: Sianis adopted the animal, grew a matching goatee, and rebranded his bar.
Athens, December 11, 2025 – U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle marked the three-month anniversary…
Greece steps forward: Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announces from the Doha Forum that Greece is ready to contribute “blue helmets,” humanitarian aid, and reconstruction expertise to Gaza under the second phase of President Trump’s peace plan. A historic move that leverages Greece’s unique ties with both Israel and Arab nations.
Greece at the heart of Wall Street! The @NYSE glowed blue & white tonight for the 21st Greek-American Issuer Day at the @CapitalLink Invest in Greece Forum — a proud celebration of the enduring U.S.-Greece bond and growing Greek presence on global markets.
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack reiterated that Turkey must decommission its S-400 air defense system to return to the F-35 program, amid optimistic U.S.-Turkey talks described as the most fruitful in a decade, with a potential breakthrough expected soon.
Greek Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias and U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle agree to deepen cooperation on port investments, shipbuilding know-how, and Eastern Mediterranean security, with the U.S. eyeing Greece as a key partner under President Trump’s new shipbuilding initiative.
In a bombshell Trump Europe interview with POLITICO, the president branded the continent’s leadership “weak,” promised to back hard-right candidates, and warned unchecked migration is making countries like France and the UK “not viable any longer.”
Bucharest/Sofia/Athens – Greece, Bulgaria and Romania have formally signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding to…
Turkey has moved to extend two major natural gas supply contracts with Russia’s Gazprom for…
Golden Globe nominations drop today, with Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Sinners leading, while Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’s satirical Bugonia—starring Emma Stone—emerges as a comedy/musical dark horse.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack says Türkiye is close to resolving the S-400 dispute, paving the way for Türkiye’s potential return to the F-35 program within months.
Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros reveals how he became friends with US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle long before her political career, praising her kindness and generosity in a heartfelt interview on ANT1.
The US-China “maritime battle” over the port of Piraeus and other critical infrastructure, with public…
A senior Kremlin official has warned that the EU’s plan to seize or leverage £80bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine could be treated as a casus belli, raising the risk of wider conflict in Europe as peace talks stall and Russia steps up military pressure on the battlefield.
