On March 23, 2025, Turkey arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, on corruption charges widely viewed as a political tactic to sideline him before the 2028 presidential race. The move, following a raid on his home, sparked massive protests and drew condemnation from the Council of Europe, amplifying fears over Turkey’s democratic decline. Despite legal challenges and a revoked diploma, Imamoglu’s CHP party rallies behind him as Erdogan’s grip tightens.
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Greece has fallen 17 places to 81st in the latest World Happiness Report, signaling a decline in life satisfaction, while Finland retains its title as the happiest country for the eighth year running with a score of 7.736 out of 10. The United States also dropped to a historic low of 24th amid broader happiness declines in Europe and North America.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis has urged Europe and the U.S. to monitor the actions of Syria’s new Islamist regime closely, following a deadly weekend. Amidst this, Greece is also moving to diversify its international partnerships, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which had previously supported Greece financially during its debt crisis.
The #ARIADNE25 exercise, hosted by Greece, is currently underway in Greek territorial waters, involving naval forces from Greece 
, Romania 
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, Belgium 
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. This multinational mine warfare exercise focuses on securing the region’s waters from mine threats, ensuring the freedom of navigation, and strengthening military cooperation among the participating nations. Through joint operations, the exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of each country’s navy in mine detection, identification, and neutralization, while also promoting interoperability and readiness in a multinational setting.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized on Thursday the necessity of including the United States in any security guarantees for Ukraine post-ceasefire. “Securing Ukraine’s future is crucial, and the United States must be a key participant in this security framework,” Mitsotakis stated upon arriving at a European leaders’ meeting in Brussels.
Andrew and Tristan Tate, charged with human trafficking in Romania, left for the U.S. on Thursday after a travel ban was lifted. Facing allegations of exploiting women and a separate rape charge for Andrew, the brothers remain under judicial watch as their legal battles span Romania and the U.K.
The United States has brokered a major step toward a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to visit the U.S. to finalize the deal with President Trump. Key elements of the agreement include Ukraine abandoning its bid to join NATO, the establishment of a demilitarized zone with no foreign troops, territorial concessions including Crimea, and the U.S. receiving half of Ukraine’s future mineral revenue as compensation for American financial support during the conflict.
NATO defense spending has surged since 2014, with countries like Poland, Hungary, and Lithuania leading the way in massive budget hikes. In 2014, only three members—including Greece, at 2.36% of GDP—met the 2% target. By 2024, that number soared to 23 out of 31, with the U.S. still dominating at $754.7 billion.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that Europe must wake up from its geopolitical and…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States has played a major role…
Donald Trump has ignited a fierce political and public debate by issuing mass pardons for…
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a significant global health concern, accounting for up to 20% of deaths in Western societies.
A recent global study by GitNux revealed the average hip sizes of women across 17 countries, with South Africa topping the list at 41.73 inches. Greece ranked fourth, with an average hip size of 40.74 inches, while the U.S. came in sixth. The study also highlighted potential health risks, linking larger hip sizes and waist circumferences to an increased risk of colon cancer. Factors such as genetics, obesity, diet, and plastic surgery trends are believed to influence these rankings.
The United States has frozen foreign aid to most countries, including Ukraine, but exempted Israel and Egypt for emergency food and military funding. This move, following President Trump’s inauguration, reflects an “America First” approach and requires review of all new and existing aid programs. The freeze will significantly impact Ukraine, which relied heavily on US military aid under the Biden administration.
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution co-authored by Greece and the United States, addressing the rising security threats in the Red Sea. The resolution condemns Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and oil terminals, stressing the importance of safeguarding this vital maritime route for global trade. It calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, the enforcement of an arms embargo, and the release of the detained *Galaxy Leader* crew. Greece reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security, highlighting its contributions to EU naval operations and urging a comprehensive political solution for Yemen’s stability.
Operations at Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, are continuing as normal despite the U.S. Defense Department adding its majority owner, COSCO Shipping, to a list of companies allegedly working with the Chinese military, sources told Reuters.
Greece is set to bolster its national defence with an advanced anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic system inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome.” Defence Minister Nikos Dendias outlined a three-phase plan to establish the system, including creating a new command structure, launching an international tender in 2025, and achieving full operational deployment by summer 2026. The initiative aims to enhance Greece’s airspace security and strengthen its regional defence capabilities.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America congratulated Kimberly Guilfoyle on her nomination as US Ambassador to Greece, extending his heartfelt wishes for success in the role. During their conversation, the Archbishop highlighted the importance of strengthening US-Greece ties and safeguarding religious freedom, particularly for the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He also invited Guilfoyle to visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and expressed his enthusiasm for meeting her at the upcoming presidential inauguration.
Recent developments have cast doubt on rumors that Turkey is close to acquiring F-35 fighter jets from the USA. The United States has reportedly told Turkey that the sale will not proceed unless Turkey removes its Russian S-400 missile systems, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two NATO allies.
Turkey has decided to scale back its $23 billion deal with the United States for F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits, opting to leverage domestic capabilities for upgrading its existing fleet. The revised agreement, involving 40 new F-16 jets, will cost approximately $7 billion. Additionally, Turkey seeks to rejoin the F-35 program and is exploring other fighter jet options while developing its own combat aircraft.