Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a heartfelt Easter message to Australia’s Greek Orthodox community, celebrating the holiday’s themes of hope and renewal. Highlighting the community’s contributions through charity and unity, he wished them a joyful Easter filled with love and peace.
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Abu Wadee, a Palestinian migrant who came via Greece and is accused of supporting Hamas and calling for “death to all Jews,” was attacked in HMP Dovegate while awaiting trial for illegally entering the UK, raising concerns about his safety and potential deportation to Gaza.
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court rules that single, healthy male asylum seekers can be deported to Greece, citing manageable conditions, a move supporting Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz’s pledge to reduce migrant arrivals amid political pressure.
A dispute has erupted between the Turkish government and opposition over Greece’s map for Maritime Spatial Planning, with the opposition labeling Greece’s submission to the EU as an “act of war.” CHP MP Oğuz Kaan Salıcı warned that such plans would bring tension to the Aegean, while pro-government media accuses the opposition of forming an anti-Turkey alliance with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus.
In a historic triumph, Greece’s women’s water polo team surged into the World Cup semifinals for the first time, overpowering Italy 19-14 in Chengdu, China. Led by Elena Xenaki’s crucial goals and a stout defense anchored by Alexia Tzourka, the “Galano-lefki” held firm in a high-scoring thriller. Now, they face the Netherlands, with a medal within reach and Greek pride soaring.
Greek police rescued eight migrant workers held in a small room without documents in Nea Manolada, Ilia, in a suspected human trafficking case. One man was arrested for unlawful detention, while another suspect remains at large. Authorities believe the victims were forced into farm labor after being brought from Laconia.
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas was forced to retire from his Barcelona ATP 500 quarterfinal match against Arthur Fils due to illness. Struggling early, Tsitsipas left the court for medical attention but could not continue, handing Fils a spot in the semifinals against Carlos Alcaraz.
Turkish media reacted to the Greek Maritime Spatial Planning that was released on Wednesday, with…
Germany’s caretaker government, led by Olaf Scholz, has reportedly blocked the potential export of Eurofighter jets to Turkey, citing the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu as an attack on Turkish democracy. The move underscores rising tensions and Germany’s key role in defense exports within the Eurofighter consortium.
Erica Kontos, a Greek-American Senior Director at the NBA, has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for her role in securing groundbreaking global media deals. Blending cultural pride with innovative leadership, she’s expanding basketball’s reach while inspiring women in the sports industry.
Olympiacos, Greece’s reigning champions, are set to join Europe’s football elite in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League League Phase. After Bodø/Glimt’s failure to defeat Lazio in their Europa League quarter-final, Olympiacos are virtually assured a spot among the 36 teams, with only improbable scenarios involving Rangers or an unexpected Champions League winner standing in their way.
George and Thalia Dardamanis are breathing new life into the classic Elliniko coffee.
Türkiye’s Defense Ministry mocked Greece’s claim of a “five-minute” reaction to alleged threats, dismissing it as absurd.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis traveled to Tinos by ferry on Maundy Thursday to spend the Easter holidays with his family. Engaging casually with fellow passengers, he continues his tradition of celebrating on the Cycladic island.
Two earthquakes, measuring 2.8 and 3.2 on the Richter scale, struck the Argosaronic Gulf on Holy Thursday evening, with epicenters near Hydra and Poros. Both were felt in Attica.
Coral Marine, under Motor Oil Group, delivered Greece’s first marine biofuel to Celestyal Discovery at Lavrio Port, using a blend of used cooking oil and fossil fuel to reduce CO₂ emissions by about 21%.
US President Donald Trump, after meeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, confidently predicted a US-Europe trade deal, dismissing negotiation challenges despite planned 25% tariffs on EU steel, aluminum, and cars. Meloni echoed Trump’s rhetoric, aiming to “make the West great again.”
One person is dead and six others are injured after a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Police apprehended the suspected gunman and are investigating. A student described the attacker as a young white male firing a rifle and pistol, with over 15 shots heard in seconds. President Trump called the incident “horrific.”
The reference to the Turkish Foreign Ministry’s announcement of the Athens Declaration and the need…
The view that the tariffs on the US-China trade relations are leading to a freeze…