The European Union will exclude defense companies from the USA, UK, and Turkey from a new €150 billion defense fund unless their countries sign security agreements with Brussels. Open only to EU firms and third countries with defense pacts, the initiative also bans advanced weapons systems like the U.S.-made Patriot, pushing a “Buy European” approach amid concerns over U.S. reliability.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to suspend attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during negotiations…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has welcomed the proposed US-Ukraine ceasefire, calling it a crucial step toward lasting peace. In a post on X, he urged Russia to respond, as global attention turns to Moscow’s next move.
In a recent press conference, former President Trump discussed key topics including the impact of tariffs on job outsourcing, U.S. support for Ukraine, and the importance of semiconductor manufacturing for national security. He also celebrated a major $100 billion investment by TSMC in U.S. chip production, signaling a shift in global manufacturing and job creation.
Greece will move its clocks forward by one hour at dawn on Sunday, March 30, 2025, as part of the annual daylight saving time adjustment. While the measure was originally introduced to save energy and maximize daylight, debates continue over its future. The European Parliament voted to abolish seasonal time changes, but geopolitical and economic crises have delayed implementation. For now, Greece and much of Europe will continue the biannual clock shift, as experts assess the potential benefits and drawbacks of a permanent change.
European leaders held crisis talks in Paris as President Trump’s embrace of Putin’s narrative on the Ukraine war sent shockwaves through traditional alliances. The move, coupled with proposed US-Russia peace talks excluding Europe and Ukraine, has fueled fears of a historic geopolitical realignment.
Greece saw the second-lowest food inflation rate in the EU in November 2024, with prices rising by just 0.4% compared to the previous year. This marks the lowest increase since May 2021, reflecting a significant easing of financial pressures on households. While the general consumer price index rose by 3%, food prices dropped by 1.2% from October to November, second only to Malta’s decline.
Actor Stephen Fry has renewed his call for the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, arguing it would be a “classy” move for Britain. This comes as Downing Street suggests the war in Ukraine will ultimately end through negotiations.
Russia has begun mass production of “KUB-M” mobile nuclear shelters amid escalating tensions in the Ukraine war. These container-like shelters, accommodating up to 54 people, provide 48-hour protection from nuclear radiation, explosions, and other hazards. The move follows President Vladimir Putin’s decree expanding conditions for nuclear weapon use, reflecting growing geopolitical tensions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the MED9 Summit in Cyprus, where Mediterranean EU leaders will discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, migration challenges, and European economic competitiveness. Mitsotakis is expected to emphasise the importance of securing the EU’s external borders and enhancing cooperation with third countries on migration, while also addressing the need for a coordinated EU response to the crisis in the Middle East. The summit serves as a precursor to next week’s European Council Meeting.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan will discuss key issues including Euro-Turkish and Greek-Turkish relations, as well as the Cyprus problem, in an upcoming meeting in Brussels. The talks, taking place on the sidelines of an informal EU foreign ministers’ meeting, come ahead of a planned meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the UN General Assembly in September.
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.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet for the first time at the fourth European Political Community summit. Held at Blenheim Palace, the summit will focus on key challenges facing Europe, including the war in Ukraine and illegal migration.
Poland, the Baltics, and Greece have called on the EU to establish a defense line along its border with Russia and Belarus to counter military and hybrid threats. The proposal will be discussed at the upcoming EU summit in Brussels.
The Patriarch left by plane this morning for Zurich from Istanbul. The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew…
On February 7, The New York Times newspaper published an article titled “Ukraine worries about…
Greeks are the most pessimistic about Ukraine’s final victory, according to a poll by the…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has deepened Greece’s relationship with Ukraine following his meeting with Volodymyr…
Two days after the murder of Michalis Katsouris by the hooligans of Dinamo Zagreb and…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his hope to host his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin…