In a recent interview, Migration Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos stated that Greece will not accept mass returns of migrants from Western European countries. He emphasized the need for stricter asylum regulations and increased border security, while also addressing concerns over new migration routes from North Africa to Crete.
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NATO’s nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” began this week in Western Europe, involving about 60 fighter jets, including those from Greece. The drills, which simulate nuclear operations with virtual weapons, aim to bolster the Alliance’s military readiness amid global threats. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted the importance of nuclear deterrence, asserting that the exercise sends a strong message to adversaries like Russia.
Bulgarian authorities seized 436 kilograms of heroin worth $38 million at the Black Sea port of Burgas. The shipment, hidden in a trailer from Kyrgyzstan, was bound for Alexandroupolis, Greece. No arrests have been made.
In a move never seen before at the United Nations General Assembly, Greece, Cyprus and…
A 2,000-year-old painting depicting a naked servant carrying a jug of wine and a vase,…