Presidency of Harry S. Truman

A legislative act is to provide for the extension of the suspension of labor contracts for companies harmed by the coronavirus containment measures until May 31. Thursday would mark the end of the first phase of the measure, which concerned enterprises that were ordered by the government to close on March 13.

Europe needs a huge amount of money to deal with the pandemic and its consequences. Just as urgently, it needs to establish the mechanisms to collect and distribute those funds.

Any decisions about lifting the lockdown measures put in place to tackle the spread of the coronavirus will be announced before April 27, when existing restrictions expire, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Wednesday.

Greek riot police officers secure the statue of US President Harry S. Truman after protesters against the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, threw paint in central Athens, Saturday. Pompeo is in Greece on the last leg of a four-nation European tour that has been overshadowed by the impeachment inquiry in Washington. [Michael Varaklas/AP]

Currently on a visit to Greece, the schedule of US Senator Bob Menendez in Athens features the typical lineup of meetings with relevant officials, a series of "exclusive" interviews, and analyses of the legislation that he and Senator Marco Rubio just introduced.

WASHINGTON, DC - The first US-Greece Strategic Dialogue this month highlighted the steadily improving bilateral relations between Washington, DC, and Athens.

US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt on Wednesday visited a statue of former US president Harry Truman in Athens after it was attacked by Greek communist party (KKE) supporters during a protest on Monday.

Two members of the Communist Party-affiliated union PAME who were accused of leading efforts to pull down the statue of former US president Harry S. Truman in central Athens during an anti-war rally on Monday are to stand trial on April 25, it was announced Tuesday.

Germany has prepared "a special program for the Western Balkans" - as compensation for the long wait of the region's countries to join the EU, writes a daily.

Citing diplomatic sources, Vecernje Novosti is reporting that Berlin has prepared a "mini Marshall Plan" for the Balkans, which should over the next few years boost the economies in the region.

The United States military celebrated its Armed Forces Day on May 20. Established in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman, Armed Forces Day celebrates and gives thanks to the military for their patriotic service in support of our country. In honour of arguably the world’s mightiest army here are some incredible photos.