NATO Exercise LIVEX “STEADFAST DART 25 marks a significant shift in European defense strategy, potentially ushering in a new era of increased military self-sufficiency and reduced dependence on the United States

The Minister of National Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, contacted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the phone today, (January 29). During their talk, the two officials broached matters expected to be included on the agenda at the upcoming NATO Defense Ministers’ meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, in Brussels. “We discussed issues that will […]

“We are not ready for what is coming our way in four to five years. It is time to shift to a wartime mindset, and turbocharge our defence production and defence spending," Rutte said

The 40-minute working meeting focused on bilateral relations and the good results of recent Positive Agenda and Political Dialogue meetings held in Athens

According to Reuters, during a press conference in Kyiv alongside Antonio Costa, the new President of the European Council, Zelenskyy acknowledged the hesitancy of some NATO members but stressed the critical role of U.S. influence in overcoming this resistance

Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s role in EU-NATO defense cooperation, and called for increased investment and anti-missile protection.

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) called for a comprehensive approach, emphasizing the need for diplomatic engagement, respect for international law, and support for Cypriot rights in the pursuit of reunification.

This will be Secretary General Mark Rutte's first trip official visit to Athens in his current role at NATO, and he is scheduled to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Donald Tusk, Poland’s Prime Minister, warned on Friday the conflict was entering a decisive phase, taking on very dramatic dimensions.

Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte, the Alliance's new chief will first visit Ankara a day earlier to meet with Turkish leadership

Impressive Ramstein Flag videos show Alliance warplanes practicing for combat situations over Greek skies; Turkish air force absent after snubbing Athens FIR regulations

The Greek PM was accompanied by Defense Minister, Nikos Dendias, while the US Ambassador to Athens, George Tsunis was also present

Thirteen NATO allies are taking part in them air force training exercise hosted in Greece

The veteran Norwegian politician emphasized that 'allies must be friends' in answering press questions after a farewell address

The latest statement comes on the heels of inflammatory rhetoric at the highest diplomatic level exchanged between the two nations sparked by an overt threat by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday to “intervene” in Israel

Stylized depictions of human anatomy, using digital 3D prints, by Costas Picadas are displayed alongside sculptures by Aris Katsilakis at Santorini's contemporary art museum