The anniversary message was delivered amid broader defense and strategic discussions involving high-ranking military officials, including representatives of Greece’s Armed Forces and international allies, underlining the ongoing importance of the 2020 maritime agreement

The European Commission has already ordered Greece to forfeit nearly €400 million in funding for 2026 — over 20 percent of the direct payments it was due to receive. In response, the government pledged to shut down OPEKEPE by the end of 2026

Despite extensive use of aerial firefighting units—including nine Canadair aircraft, five Dash planes, and two helicopters—the fire remains uncontrolled. Three firefighters have suffered minor injuries during operations

Turkish yacht entrepreneur Halit Yukay is missing after departing for Mykonos on August 2. His damaged yacht was found near Proconnesus. Despite an ongoing search by divers and the coast guard, no trace of him has been found

Libya also objects to Greece’s April 17, 2025 declaration of an EEZ in the Ionian Sea, published under official government decree (No. 59). According to Libya, the southern boundary of this zone is violating Libya’s continental shelf rights

61-year-old bakery owner has been transported to Thriasio Hospital for medical attention, after assault during an armed robbery

A 33-year-old Greek mountaineer died on Mont Blanc’s perilous Grand Couloir, a deadly stretch notorious for frequent rockfalls and high fatality rates among climbers.

The Greek capital ranks 12th globally in a new index of the best cities for remote work and holidays, confirming its growing appeal among digital nomads and hybrid workers.

The captain reportedly failed to notify maritime authorities immediately after the grounding. Contact was only made by the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue Coordination Center after repeated attempts—approximately one hour after the incident occurred

As residents in Messinia pick up the pieces after devastating wildfires, experts warn that urban sprawl, climate change, and mountain abandonment are fueling these infernos—with severe ecological consequences in places like Feneos and Kythera.

In a phone call, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Zelensky discussed bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses and rebuilding key infrastructure, including the strategic port of Odessa

The 32-year-old Algerian woman denies all charges over the death of her 3-year-old daughter, found on a beach near Athens. Authorities are examining possible abuse and an attempted escape

A ferry carrying over 100 people ran aground near southern Evia, prompting an emergency evacuation. Authorities are now investigating why the captain failed to report the incident to the coast guard.

While the islands will generally stay drier, travelers and residents on the mainland should be prepared for rain and local thunderstorms throughout the day.

A global EY study shows Gen Z prioritizes financial independence (87%), staying true to their values (84%), and relationships (60%). Mental health ranks above wealth, and job hopping is common, with 59% expecting to work for up to five employers

In response to the US-Japan alignment, China and Russia launched their own joint exercise, Joint Sea 2025, near Vladivostok—just across the sea from Japan—highlighting the increasing polarization and militarization of the region

The two whales were recorded in one of the deepest areas of the Aegean near Ikaria by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation crew.

The development was followed by the resignation of a ND whose name has been prominently linked over the recent period to the OPEKEPE subsidies scandal