Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” ambitions are hitting a wall as Greece unveils a missile-heavy “Achilles Shield” deterrence doctrine, Cyprus locks in EU-backed energy projects that bypass Ankara, and Brussels shuts Turkey out of the €150 billion SAFE defense fund amid Greek and Cypriot veto threats.
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Corporate Travel Management (CTM) will reverse more than £77 million in revenue following contract irregularities in its European operations. CEO of UK and Europe Michael Healy has been temporarily stood down as the company investigates, while Managing Director Jamie Pherous outlines measures to strengthen governance and work with affected clients and auditors.
19-year-old Greek forward Stefanos Tzimas scored his first Premier League goal to seal Brighton’s 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest and became the 14th Greek player to score in the competition. Hours later he shared his joy on Instagram.
The U.S. State Department has ordered embassies in Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand to report on the public-safety and human-rights impacts of mass immigration, calling it an “existential threat to Western civilization.”
Turkey and the UK have deepened military ties with a new TAI-BAE Systems drone deal, while Greece counters by signing a major UAV co-production agreement with Ukraine.
The Kremlin has openly threatened Greece after Athens signed a deal with Kyiv to co-produce naval sea drones, warning of an “appropriate response” to the move.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced major defence, financial and energy commitments following his visits to Greece, France and Spain, including guaranteed gas supplies from Greece, a major aviation deal with France and enhanced air-defence support from Spain.
Children born in the UK to illegal migrants and failed asylum seekers will be deported with their parents under sweeping new rules announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to remove “perverse incentives” for having kids to block removal.
Greek PM Mitsotakis stresses the imperative of the Parthenon Sculptures return to the Acropolis Museum, citing cultural reunification and growing UK support.
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A new portrait has been released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday, capturing His Majesty at Sandringham as he continues royal duties despite ongoing treatment. The milestone also highlights his enduring bond with Greece through his family heritage and lifelong affection for the country.
A British couple cut short their Mykonos holiday after finding the island shut down in October, fleeing to Cyprus for sunshine and open venues—warning others not to trust summer photos on social media.
UK millionaire Lewis Crompton will move his business to Greece if taxes rise on Nov 26. He cites 5% dividend tax vs UK’s 39.35%, better weather, and hope. 1 in 8 SMEs plan to leave, per Rathbones.
A new documentary, The Marbles, claims irrefutable proof that the Parthenon Sculptures—known as the Elgin Marbles—were stolen from Greece through bribery and lack of legal permission, reigniting the 200-year debate over their return.
David Beckham was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, calling it his “proudest moment.” The football icon wore a suit designed by wife Victoria and shared a warm moment with the monarch over their love of bees.
Mick Jagger enjoyed a three-day holiday in Chania, visiting Ancient Eleutherna and the excavation site…
Turkey’s £8 billion deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons—signed despite decades of rejection—raises questions about cost, timing, and strategic necessity, especially as Greece bolsters its air force with Rafale and F-35 jets.
After 16 years, the ex-boyfriend of Scottish mother Jean Hanlon, found dead in Crete in 2009, will face trial for her murder following a landmark ruling by appeal judges in Heraklion.
The UK has signed a historic £8 billion agreement to supply Turkey with 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets — the largest British fighter export in nearly 20 years — strengthening NATO cooperation and supporting thousands of UK jobs.
In a historic first in over 500 years, King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed together in the Sistine Chapel, symbolizing unity between the Anglican and Catholic churches. The ecumenical service, part of the 2025 Jubilee, reflects Charles’s lifelong spiritual journey—from private retreats at Mount Athos with confidant Archimandrite Ephraim to fostering inter-Christian dialogue amid his Anglican duties.
A new absurdist tragicomedy, Dick Fiddler is Dead, written and directed by Natasha Markou, brings humour, heart, and a touch of Greece to London’s Etcetera Theatre this November.
Nottingham Forest have sacked Australian manager Ange Postecoglou just 39 days after his appointment, following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. The loss left Forest 17th in the Premier League, with Postecoglou holding the record for the shortest tenure of any permanent manager in the competition’s history.
A three-year-old British girl is in a critical condition after being pulled unconscious from a hotel swimming pool while on holiday with her family on the Greek island of Rhodes.
In the shadow of Greece’s sacred Holy Mountain, King Charles finds profound solace amid ancient monasteries and timeless faith—a haven that calls him back, even through illness.
Alexandra Nika shared a selfie from a London charity gala with Kimberly Guilfoyle and Celia Kritharioti, captioned “With my wonderful ladies.” The event featured a performance by Konstantinos Argyros and a memorable dance by Guilfoyle, highlighting their friendly bond.
GCT Exclusive: The Greek-Australian tech executive who helped shape Windows 10, led Azure’s sovereign solutions, and now mentors the next generation of global leaders
Harry Maguire’s retrial for a 2020 altercation in Mykonos has been postponed for the fourth time due to untranslated court documents. The hearing, initially set for October 8 in Syros, Greece, is now scheduled for March 4, 2026.
Five men have been jailed for life for the murder of Greek tourist Antonis Antoniadis, who was targeted and fatally stabbed after leaving a London nightclub. The attackers followed the 26-year-old to his accommodation in New Cross, where they attempted to rob him before stabbing him in the chest and thigh.
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for British travellers ahead of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) launching on October 12, 2025. The new system will affect 29 Schengen countries, including Spain, Greece, and France, requiring biometric registration to track visa-free stays.
