Politics

Framing the upcoming election as a critical juncture for the United States, Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) portrayed it as a decisive choice between advancing democracy and sliding towards authoritarianism. In an interview with To Vima during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Titus emphasized that “the stakes couldn’t be higher.” As she said, “this election […]

According to initial reports, the ship that came under attack is the "Sounion," which is under the Greek flag and belongs to the company "Delta Tankers."

California’s Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, has not officially handled Greek-American relations, but she has played a key role in fostering diplomatic ties between the two nations. In an interview with To Vima during the Democratic National Convention, Kounalakis discussed the growing relationship between Vice President Kamala Harris and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis—a connection she helped […]

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While the Greek government has promised not to change the retirement age until after 2027, studies show that the country's demographics issues may necessitate drastic measures soon after

Who are the Mista‘arvim, Israel's most unique espionage unit, and how do they operate?

As tension simmers in the Middle East and the 2024 Democratic National Convention approaches, the White House finds itself navigating a complex political landscape. All eyes are on Doha, where critical negotiations concerning the Gaza conflict are ongoing. At the same time, Washington is gearing up for the Democratic convention in Chicago, a city that […]

Greek-American analyst John Sitilides argues that current U.S. strategy may be insufficient in curbing Iranian aggression

Last month, the world marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus of July 20, 1974. Commemorations were dramatically different for the various nations involved. The world’s fixation on the July 20 date, missed the defining historical events and factors which shape the continuing “Cyprus problem.” Those events occurred after the July invasion […]

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be accompanied by a delegation of relevant ministers, who will assemble below Mt. Penteli for a closely watched meeting

In statements from Chania, Crete, where Mitsotakis attended the celebrations of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the PM expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to extinguishing the devastating fires

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During the call, Blinken also expressed his appreciation for Turkey’s recent efforts, notably its role in facilitating a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, which resulted in the release of detained U.S. citizens on August 1

Much of Athens' foreign policy 'calculus' includes a US factor. In spheres such as defense, Washington can often have even a greater impact than the EU

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Iliopoulos, who has stepped down, highlighted the importance of having the Greek Diaspora represented by one of their own, implicitly suggesting that SYRIZA’s elected president should play an active role in parliamentary affairs.

The protesters didn’t waste time responding. A spokesperson from the group urged Harris not to push Arab-American voters away, potentially helping Trump by keeping them home on Election Day.

Tehran would most likely prefer not to be in this situation. No sane person in Iran, even among the hardliners elites, wants to risk an all-out war with Israel;

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis opines that not only is there no wire-taping scandal, but that it's possibly...normal to tap the phones of ministers, government officials, military officers and journalists

The attacks took place off the port of Mokha, located in the west of Taiz City in Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)