European Parliament backs non-binding resolution recognising trans women within EU gender equality priorities.
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MP and NIKI president Dimitrios Natsios expressed his position on the case of Yannis Vasilis…
Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s serious interest in buying the private Greek island Scorpio, detailed reports from associates, and thousands of Greece-related references in his files.
The Panhellenic Federation of Food and Tourism Workers (POEET) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike across Greece’s tourism and catering sector on February 25, 2026, together with a rally outside the Ministry of Labour. Workers demand unconditional 80% unemployment benefits for seasonal staff, restoration of the lump-sum retirement payment after 20 years, a new collective agreement with pay rises and a 40-hour week, and stronger labour inspections
The Australian Embassy in Greece hosted Australia Day Athens 2026 with 400+ guests, featuring Nick Bourdaniotis and Effy Alexakis exhibitions plus strong bilateral ties
In the Plenary Session of the Parliament, during the debate and vote on the bill…
Hellenic Coast Guard Official Statement Chios, February 4, 2026 – During evening hours on Tuesday,…
Turkey wants to spoil the plans of Greece and India for a corridor from the…
Long-time Kalymnos benefactor John Halikos has announced his decision to leave his homeland following a…
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced deepened cooperation with Israel in anti-drone systems, countering drone swarms, and cybersecurity following high-level talks in Athens with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. The four-day security visit underscores growing strategic ties between the two nations, which already operate a joint air training centre in Greece and conduct regular combined military drills.
The taxi strike in Athens and Attica will continue on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with…
Secret airlifts, the Turkish refinery in Çorum, and the geopolitical background of a precious metal…
Civil Aviation Authority chief Giorgos Saounatsos has resigned following a damning report on last week’s eight-hour radio blackout at Greek airports, which forced airspace closure and widespread flight diversions. Investigators pointed to outdated, unsupported communications technology as a key factor.
“It will be difficult for us to get the F-35 without conditions for the Aegean,”…
Turkey has accused Greece of conducting unilateral fiber optic cable-laying activities in the Aegean Sea, disregarding Ankara’s maritime rights. The Turkish Defense Ministry is closely monitoring the Panama-flagged vessel Ocean Link, while denying allegations of harassment. The operations, aimed at improving connectivity on Greek islands, continue without incident under a Greek-issued Navtex valid until January 26.
A faulty antenna in the Geraneia Mountains caused massive radio interference, grounding flights across Greece on January 4, 2026. No cyberattack—systems restored, but delays lingered amid calls for infrastructure upgrades.
The Greek government has sent a clear message to protesting farmers, signaling that the set…
Technical Issue in Radio Frequencies Grounds Flights Nationwide – Safety Protocols Activated Greek City Times…
Tensions between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean Sea have flared up again over the laying of underwater fiber optic cables in international waters between Amorgos and Astypalaia. A Turkish naval vessel asserted jurisdiction over the area, but the work continued uninterrupted under Greek naval oversight, highlighting ongoing disputes over maritime rights and critical infrastructure
A sheep and goat pox outbreak in Greece has led to mass culling, threatening a global shortage of authentic PDO feta cheese in 2026, with restaurants and consumers already noticing smaller portions and supply issues.
In his pre-recorded New Year’s address for 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, warning: “We are closely monitoring increasing provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Crete faced intense pressure from unabated irregular sea arrivals of undocumented migrants in 2025, with estimates reaching nearly 21,000 by year-end—a dramatic increase from previous years—primarily via the Libya-to-Crete route, overwhelming temporary facilities in Heraklion and Chania despite government measures.
By Greek City Times Athens – In a stark display of naval ambition, Turkish shipyards…
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have agreed to intensify joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean starting in 2026, following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem and the signing of a new military cooperation plan. The move deepens strategic ties amid regional tensions, including arms deals and expertise sharing from Israel.
Greek Balkan band Banda Entopica has responded to the interruption of their December 22, 2025, concert in Florina, denying they performed the controversial song “Eleno Kerko” and accusing critics of spreading misinformation while labeling the mayor’s intervention as censorship.
Greece, Cyprus, and Israel have signed a landmark trilateral military cooperation plan for 2026, including joint exercises and discussions on a rapid-deployment force to enhance regional security amid tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
On December 28, 1915—110 years ago today—French forces occupied Kastellorizo at the request of its inhabitants, permanently ending Ottoman Turkish rule over Greece’s easternmost island. After passing through Italian control post-World War I, the Dodecanese island officially joined Greece in 1948.
In an world* increasingly obsessed with “cultural appropriation,” trigger warnings, and cancel culture, one can’t…
Greek Coast Guard rescues 361 migrants from a fishing boat 35 nautical miles south of Gavdos on December 26, 2025; a Danish-flagged freighter transports them to Paleochora, Crete, with Frontex assistance. A separate group of 30 migrants was also saved nearby.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, during a visit to Samos on December 26, 2025, stated that Greece threatens no neighbors and has issued no revisionist claims or war threats, while reaffirming the country’s determination to defend its sovereignty in response to Turkish criticisms over regional military cooperation and airspace issues.
