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October 28, 1940 – OXI Day: When Greeks halted the Axis powers

At 3 a.m. on the morning of October 28th, 1940, Emanuele Grazzi, the Italian ambassador to Greece, delivered an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini to Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. “Il Duce” demanded that Metaxas allow the Italian army free passage to enter and occupy strategic sites in Greece unopposed.

Laziness, conservatism and inertia

For lazy people, inertia is paradise. Antonis Samaras, the former conservative prime minister, is not lazy. His strenuous but ultimately unfruitful effort to pull Greece out of the crisis between 2012 and 2015 is proof of that. Moreover, during his tenure as prime minister, despite the economic crisis, there was some diplomatic movement in Greek-Turkish relations.

Escape from Turkey to asylum in Greece

In August 2017, I met him in an apartment in a central area of Athens. For security reasons, his name could not be revealed, nor could his face be shown. The 25-year-old E. was the first Turkish citizen and supporter of the Gulen movement to be officially granted political asylum in Greece after the failed coup in Turkey.

Mitsotakis highlights importance of national unity ahead of ‘Ochi Day’

Reflecting on Greece's national anniversaries, Mitsotakis expressed pride in Thessaloniki's liberation from the Ottomans on October 26, 1912 and the historic "Ochi" ("No") of October 28, 1940, while emphasizing Greece's role as a stable force in a volatile region.

Family, climate inspire Greeks’ return

A new survey shows that a growing number of Greeks who left the country during the financial crisis are now returning home, primarily drawn back by family ties and the comfort of familiar surroundings. Nearly 82% of respondents cited family and friends as the main motivation for their return, followed by Greece's climate and natural environment (62%).

Turkey arrests seven suspected ‘terror group members’ attempting to cross into Greece

Turkish authorities in Edirne announced on Friday the arrest of seven suspected "terror group members" attempting to cross into Greece.

According to reports, six of the individuals are believed to be members of the Gulen movement, and one is associated with the PKK, both classified as terrorist organizations by Turkey.

Seven terrorism suspects arrested in Türkiye while attempting to cross into Greece

Among the arrested, according to Hurriyet, is a member of the PKK and six members of FETO, who were trying to cross the border.

Turkish authorities arrested seven terrorism suspects in Edirne while they were attempting to escape to Greece.
Among those arrested, according to Hurriyet, is one member of the PKK and six members of FETO, who were trying to cross the border.

Greece delivers new humanitarian aid shipment to Lebanon

Greece sent a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Thursday, organized by the Foreign Ministry and the ministries of Defense and Health, as well as the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

According to a Foreign Ministry statement, the aid was transported on a Hellenic Air Force C-130 aircraft and included essential medical supplies and other critical items.

Greece, France discuss ground force cooperation

Greece and France are engaged in talks to enhance collaboration between their ground forces, building on the strong defense relationship between the two nations.

While previous cooperation focused on naval and air capabilities, including Greece's purchase of Rafale jets and French frigates, recent discussions are centered on synchronizing land military operations.

Gerapetritis at the International Conference on Lebanon: Greece will always be at the forefront of peace

The need to find ways to “contain the crisis in Lebanon and finally allow us to have the peace that everyone is seeking,” Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis stressed after attending the International Conference in support of the Lebanese people and sovereignty in Paris today.

King Charles: Sporting a tie with Greek flags in Samoa – See photos

King Charles III made a subtle yet notable fashion statement during his visit to Samoa, where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, by wearing a tie adorned with Greek flags.

Greece assumes command of EU’s Operation Aspides

Greece is set to assume naval command of Operation Aspides, an EU military mission launched in response to missile and drone attacks, since last November, on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who view Israel as an enemy.