The former EU foreign policy chief steps down as director of the College of Europe after being formally charged in a probe into alleged favoritism in a European Commission contract for diplomat training, while cooperating fully with investigators

Greece formally passed the Olympic Flame to Italy in a ceremony at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, marking the end of the Greek leg of the torch relay before the Flame begins its two-month journey across Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality

The event is being organized and hosted by the Delphi Economic Forum, The Council – Greece in Global Affairs and the historic Athens weekly “To VIMA” (Το Βήμα), with this year’s theme entitled ‘The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux’

The $1.375 billion deal brings the iconic Italian labels under one roof, paving the way for a major relaunch of Versace led by Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli, with Donatella Versace publicly welcoming the new chapter

Athens Policy Dialogues event, entitled "The Eastern Mediterranean in Flux", features panel discussion on the situation in the Middle East after Gaza peace plan, and prospects for a new security framework

European citizens increasingly view Russia as the greatest threat, while simultaneously expressing deep skepticism toward U.S. policy

President Donald Trump said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be subject to military attack, prompting a sharp rebuke from Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid rising regional tensions

Over 200 international artists, actors, and athletes call for the release of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned in Israel since 2002, citing human rights concerns and likening him to Nelson Mandela.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an agreement with Syria could be achieved if Damascus establishes a demilitarized buffer zone from the capital to Mount Hermon, amid ongoing U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts and recent regional tensions

European broadcasters will meet Thursday to decide whether new rules are enough to keep the contest neutral, as several countries threaten to withdraw unless Israel is excluded over the Gaza war

Five-hour talks in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s envoys yield no compromise on Ukraine, raising European concerns over territorial concessions and U.S.-Russia economic ties, while plans emerge to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv

Federica Mogherini, ex-EU foreign policy chief, and two others face allegations of procurement fraud, corruption, and conflict of interest linked to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, Belgian prosecutors say

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