Kirill Dimitriev, Putin’s envoy, posted on X “productive,” next to a peace dove emoji on his account.

Putin went further, accusing European governments of being “supporters of war” and lacking any genuine peace agenda.

Weapons manufacturers worldwide hit $679 billion in revenue, driven by geopolitical tensions, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and rising military budgets, with U.S., German, Russian, and Israeli companies leading growth

Naturally, the question arises whether Greece is becoming excessively tied to the United States

Belgian police raided the EU diplomatic service and the College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving EU-funded training for junior diplomats, with three people detained

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Moscow as Washington refines its Ukraine peace framework, while Kyiv and Europe warn against any deal that meets Russia’s key demands

Libyan parliament leader Aguila Saleh Issa will make his first official visit to Greece, meeting Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis as Athens reiterates its opposition to the Turkey–Libya maritime agreement

The presence of younger Archons alters the internal dynamics of the Order in a subtle but meaningful way

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented Greece’s “Agenda 2030” in Brussels, stressing the country’s contribution to the EU’s defense readiness, and held talks on strengthening European cooperation, innovation, and bilateral ties with Sweden

Moscow accuses NATO of fueling tensions after the alliance’s top military officer suggested a “pre-emptive strike” could count as defensive action in response to hybrid threats

Israel’s prime minister returns to court as his unprecedented mid-trial pardon request—supported by Donald Trump—sparks political uproar, protests and debate over the future of his corruption case and his role in Israeli politics.

Save the Children report finds EU migration policies worsen dangers for minors traveling from Sudan to Europe, exposing them to violence, exploitation, and illegal pushbacks despite falling overall migrant arrivals

Cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastate Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and infrastructure damaged, as authorities race to restore access and aid stranded residents

Quality concerns delay some A320-family jets as Airbus targets record December deliveries to reach its annual goal of around 820 aircraft

Greek-Russian relations appear fully ruptured, as Moscow believes Athens far exceeded acceptable limits in supporting Ukraine, disregarding long-standing ties

President Trump acknowledged a phone conversation with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as he escalates military pressure and declares Venezuelan airspace “closed,” while U.S. operations in the Caribbean continue amid warnings of extrajudicial strikes

Discussions focused on ongoing initiatives aimed at reopening the Halki seminary, with a tentative horizon set for Sept. 2026.

The patriarchal and synodal Divine Liturgy is led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria concelebrating, and in the presence of Pope Leo XIV.

Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Leo, drawing attention to the close relationship he had shared with Leo’s predecessor, Francis.

Greek air carrier Aegean stated on Saturday it had reverted to an earlier software on some of its A320 aircraft following urgent instructions by Airbus on Friday. The Greek company said it had installed and successfully tested its A320 aircraft, and the flight schedules would remain unaffected. Another Greek airline company, SKY Express, said that […]