Greece plans to significantly strengthen its rocket artillery capabilities in 2025, focusing on acquiring systems with a range of up to 300 kilometers.
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Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis on Christmas Day, emphasising the city’s role in regional stability and energy security. During his visit, he attended a Christmas liturgy, met with military leaders, and greeted border guards at the Kipi Bridge, reaffirming Greece’s commitment to sovereignty, international law, and peaceful coexistence in the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Greece’s Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) has approved the acquisition of American-made…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the recruitment of 150 new border guards during his visit to Evros, where he represented the government at the October 28 celebrations. This new hiring will supplement the 450 border guards already recruited in the past two years. Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of strengthening the second line of defense and ensuring that local communities feel secure. He praised the rapid implementation of the fence project, which he described as 100% effective in guarding national and European borders. He stressed the need for coordination among Greek police, the military, and border guards, reiterating the state’s commitment to enhancing deterrent capabilities in the region.
The Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced on Tuesday that the transport of sheep…
Over €12.8 million in disaster relief has been distributed to businesses in Thessaly and Evros impacted by severe floods and wildfires in 2023. The aid, processed through the “myBusinessSupport” platform, supports 1,313 businesses as part of a government effort led by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and other agencies. The majority of funds were directed to flood-hit Thessaly, while relief in Evros focused on tourism businesses affected by wildfires.
An incident at the Greek-Turkish border involving a Greek citizen shot by Turkish police has sparked conflicting accounts and heightened tensions. While Turkish authorities allege the man, who they claim has a history of mental health issues, was wielding an axe, the incident raises questions about the use of force and the delicate nature of the border region.
As of August 21, 2024, Greece has reported a total of 12 deaths due to West Nile virus infection this year.
Athens is increasingly concerned about the potential for a widespread conflict in the Middle East, which could disrupt energy supplies, spike prices, and strain the economy. The Greek government is also on alert for a possible refugee wave and tourism impacts, though officials express confidence in the country’s ability to manage these challenges.
Greece’s Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrisochoidis, praised the country’s enhanced border security and domestic violence response during a visit to Alexandroupolis. He highlighted improvements at the Evros border and announced new measures to address rising domestic violence, including increased support for victims through safe houses and specialized units.
A border guard in Soufli, Evros, was injured by gunfire from the Turkish side while on patrol to prevent illegal migrant entry. The 56-year-old sustained a gunshot wound but is in stable condition after surgery. Authorities are investigating the incident, suspecting a migrant smuggler was responsible for the shooting.
A decision by the Three-member Court of Criminal Appeals of Thrace has sparked outrage in…
Nearly 80,000 Greeks utilized the “Social Tourism” program vouchers in June, with top destinations including Evia, Halkidiki, and Pieria. The program, aimed at subsidizing holidays for unemployed and lower-income families, will continue into 2024-2025 with an increased budget of 50 million euros, offering 300,000 new vouchers and extended stay options in specific regions.
The Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923) affirmed the Greek sovereignty on Western Thrace. During World War II , the Nazis gave Alexandroupoli to their Bulgarian partners.
The widespread use of poisoned baits is back in the spotlight, according to the Society for the Protection of Biodiversity of Thrace (EPVTH), which operates primarily in the mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of Evros and Rhodope
The owners of the radio stations in the area are complaining. There is a problem…
Affected by last summer’s wildfires and Storm Daniel, livestock farmers in specific Greek regions will…
According to Turkish media, terrorists wanted to target the Turkish parliament, the interior ministry and…
A man had crossed illegally into Greek territory, was spotted by the police of the…
A Turkish citizen attempted to cross into Greek territory at the Border Crossing Point of…