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The best and brightest for the armed forces
The environment of confrontation in which Greece has historically been forced to operate is particularly demanding, given not only the geographic size and population of Turkey, but also its intentions and aspirations regarding the role it wants to play in a vast geographical area where Hellenism is not only present, but has its own role and interests.
Erdoğan says Biden's new Gaza ceasefire push ‘overdue but important'
The U.S. president's new push for a Gaza Strip ceasefire comes belatedly but is still important, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Nov. 28.
Cyprus’ NATO aspirations ‘unacceptable,’ says Turkish Defense Ministry
Turkey's Defense Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Republic of Cyprus, after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation's aspirations to join NATO.
Cyprus could join NATO when conditions permit, president says
Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with US help to bring them up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday.
Lebanon: Tens of thousands of civilians return to their homes after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
Tens of thousands of people, driven fleeing by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, made their way home yesterday (Wednesday), with many finding their towns and villages hugely devastated after a ceasefire agreement went into effect in the early hours of this morning.
Two children among four killed in new migrant boat wreck off Samos
A boat carrying an unknown number of migrants from Turkey to Greece floundered on rocks off Samos on Thursday morning, killing four passengers, identified as two children and two women.
This was the second deadly shipwreck to take place off the eastern Aegean island this week, after another boat sank in the area on Monday, causing the death of another six children and two women.
Ankara raises obstacles to dialogue
The fragile state of Greek-Turkish diplomatic talks faces further strain following hardline remarks from Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, who reiterated Ankara's contentious positions on territorial and maritime disputes.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Why he closes the debate on the electoral law – The counterattack on Samaras and Karamanlis
An interesting political development emerged from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ interview on Alpha TV’s Autopsia with Antonis Sroiter, amidst a fragmented polling landscape fille
Guardians of the Lagoon: Flamingos of Argolida
In the tranquil wetlands between Nafplio and Nea Kios in Argolida in southern Greece, a flamboyance of flamingos makes a striking tableau against the Greek landscape. These birds, known for their iconic pink plumage and graceful movements, are drawn to the region's rich biodiversity, which provides a crucial stopover during their migration.
Intergovernmental Summit: Greece-Cyprus cooperation on Electric Interconnection – Geopolitical risks deemed manageable
The geopolitical risks associated with constructing the Great Sea Interconnector, linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, are considered manageable, stated Cypriot Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou during the second Greece-Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit in Nicosia.
Mitsotakis on Samaras’s expulsion: We will do more for the middle class, elections in 2027
Kyriakos Mitsotakis gives a clear response to Antonis Samaras, just days after his expulsion, speaking on Alpha TV’s show “Autopsia” with Antonis Sroiter.
Papadopoulou: At the heart of Albania’s accession perspective: the Beleri case
The case of Fredi Beleris is completely intertwined with Albania’s EU accession perspective, according to Alexandra Papadopoulou, Deputy Foreign Minister.
Merkel’s memoir reveals refugee crisis diplomacy, controversial Istanbul visit
In her newly released memoir, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reflects on Türkiye's role in the 2015 European refugee crisis, recounting a controversial visit to Istanbul and the fallout it caused in Germany.
Greek Defense Ministry responds to Turkish minister over accusations on Aegean exploration
Sources at the Greek Defense Ministry on Wednesday responded to recent remarks by Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, who accused Greece of violating international conventions by exploring energy reserves in the Aegean Sea.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Fiscal stability is non-negotiable, Greece experimented with populism and lost 5 years
Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered his speech at the 2nd Cyprus-Greece Business Forum in Nicosia.
Mitsotakis’ Speech
In recent years, Greece has recorded the largest reduction in debt and regained the trust of investors.
Fiscal stability is non-negotiable, and it has allowed us to attract investments.