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Greece to Bolster Rocket Artillery Capabilities in 2025

Greece plans to significantly strengthen its rocket artillery capabilities in 2025, focusing on acquiring systems with a range of up…

3 January 2025

Dendias Visits Alexandroupolis, Emphasises Greece's Strategic Role

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis on Christmas Day, emphasising the city’s role in regional stability and energy security.…

26 December 2024

Greece Approves Procurement of "Kamikaze" Drones

Greece's Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) has approved the acquisition of American-made Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600…

14 December 2024

Minister Gerapetritis Announces Recruitment of 150 New Border Guards in Evros

Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the recruitment of 150 new border guards during his visit to Evros, where…

29 October 2024

Sheep Transport Banned in Greece Amid Smallpox Outbreak

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced on Tuesday that the transport of sheep in Greece is prohibited for…

23 October 2024

Businesses in Thessaly and Evros Receive Over €12.8 Million in Disaster Relief

Over €12.8 million in disaster relief has been distributed to businesses in Thessaly and Evros impacted by severe floods and…

9 October 2024

Incident at Greek-Turkish Border: Conflicting Accounts Emerge

An incident at the Greek-Turkish border involving a Greek citizen shot by Turkish police has sparked conflicting accounts and heightened…

11 September 2024

Greece Records 12 Deaths from West Nile Virus in 2024

As of August 21, 2024, Greece has reported a total of 12 deaths due to West Nile virus infection this…

23 August 2024

Athens Expresses Concerns Over Potential Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

Athens is increasingly concerned about the potential for a widespread conflict in the Middle East, which could disrupt energy supplies,…

9 August 2024

Greece Enhances Border Security, Tackles Domestic Violence, and Constructs New Police Headquarters

Greece's Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrisochoidis, praised the country's enhanced border security and domestic violence response during a visit…

8 August 2024

Close call for Border Guard Shot in Evros

A border guard in Soufli, Evros, was injured by gunfire from the Turkish side while on patrol to prevent illegal…

21 July 2024

Three Men Acquitted of Racially Motivated Arson Charges in Greece

A decision by the Three-member Court of Criminal Appeals of Thrace has sparked outrage in Greece. The court freed three…

9 July 2024

Nearly 80,000 Greeks Utilised Discounted Vacation Vouchers in June

Nearly 80,000 Greeks utilized the "Social Tourism" program vouchers in June, with top destinations including Evia, Halkidiki, and Pieria. The…

6 July 2024

Alexandroupolis: Greece's newest city celebrates 104 years

The Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923) affirmed the Greek sovereignty on Western Thrace. During World War II , the…

14 May 2024

47 Animals Dead from Poisoned Baits in Evros

The widespread use of poisoned baits is back in the spotlight, according to the Society for the Protection of Biodiversity…

24 April 2024

Evros: Turkish interference with Greek radio frequencies

The owners of the radio stations in the area are complaining. There is a problem with Turkish interference with Greek…

5 March 2024

Greek Farmers to Receive €45M in Compensation for Wildfire, Storm Daniel Damages

Affected by last summer's wildfires and Storm Daniel, livestock farmers in specific Greek regions will be eligible for compensation, aiding…

5 March 2024

Turkish media: 4 terrorists crossed the Evros into Turkey - Weapons and explosives found

According to Turkish media, terrorists wanted to target the Turkish parliament, the interior ministry and other targets in the Turkish…

20 February 2024

EVROS: Fugitive wanted for murder in Turkey was arrested for illegally entering Greece

A man had crossed illegally into Greek territory, was spotted by the police of the Border Guard Department of Feres…

17 November 2023

Evros: Turkish man arrested for attempting to smuggle bullets and a knife

A Turkish citizen attempted to cross into Greek territory at the Border Crossing Point of Kastanea in Evros on Thursday…

29 October 2023

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