On July 23, the military regime led by Dimitrios Ioannidis crumbled under the pressure of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

A central theme of the discussion was the continued coordination between Greece and Egypt on matters concerning maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Another major shift will begin on 1 January 2026: mandatory military service in the Air Force and Navy will be discontinued. From that point forward, all new conscripts will serve in the Ground Forces

He also dismissed Ankara's annoyance with the declaration of a marine park in the Greek territorial waters in the southern Aegean, saying Athens doesn't discuss issues of sovereignty

FM Gerapetritis, speaking during a joint press conference in Athens with his counterpart from North Macedonia, Timcho Mucunski, also called for full, consistent, and bona fide implementation of Prespa Agreement

Draft bill tabled in Parliament instructs higher education institutions to control access to premises, step up security measures in bid to curb violence on campuses

EU talks on counter-measures targeting U.S. services, tenders, and investments are intensifying as the August 1 deadline approaches.

The meeting emphasized adherence to international law and the need for its strict enforcement by all members of the global community.

Several opposition parties—including PASOK, SYRIZA, KKE, Hellenic Solution, New Left, and Niki—walked out in protest before the vote accusing the ruling majority of procedural manipulation

The former transport minister will face a single misdemeanor count of dereliction of duty, stemming from the Tempi rail collision

A somber repatriation ceremony included full military honors and a te deum memorial service

Four reps of companies are on trial for marketing, distributing, and facilitating the use of the notorious “Predator” mobile phone surveillance software to allegedly eavesdrop on Greek citizens

The State Dept. said it was not in the national interest of the U.S. to remain a full UNESCO member. The country withdraws on Dec. 31, 2026.

“If you enter Europe illegally or if your asylum application is rejected, you have no right to stay in Europe", the Greek minister said.

Traveling from regions of Thessaly, Macedonia, and Central Greece, the demonstrators arrived armed with banners, demanding a direct meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

A foreign ministry statement underlined that marine parks are established with purely environmental criteria, and that specific ones have been established in areas under Greek sovereignty

Pierrakakis condemned the practice by Piraeus Bank of selling ATMs to third-party operators who then imposed extra fees on bank customers.

The Ionian and southern Cyclades regions — selected for the new parks — are known for their rich marine biodiversity and cultural significance

Sally Jones, Senior Advisor for International Affairs at Chevron: “Chevron maintains a strong and meaningful presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region that represents a core priority and an essential part of our future.”

The PM emphasized Greece’s dynamic entry into the European infrastructure network being developed around microchips and semiconductors.