The United States has reportedly withdrawn as a mediator from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks following President Putin’s refusal to sign a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. State Department announced a shift in its approach to the talks, stating that it will no longer “travel the world aimlessly” for meetings. This move marks a significant change in […]

A Greek from Georgia was arrested for photographing military movements at the Alexandroupolis base used by Greece, the U.S., and NATO.

A 59-year-old ethnic Greek man from Georgia was taken into custody in the northern Greek port city of Alexandroupolis under suspicion of spying for Russia. According to reports, the man claimed to have been acting on behalf of another individual, to whom he sent military-related photos and video footage. The investigation conducted by the National […]

EMPs ask Mitsotakis to block new sales of Greek-owned ships, which are allowing the Kremlin to maintain its “shadow fleet”. They highlight the huge profits being made by some Greek shipowners following the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of issues in an interview with Time magazine published Friday, outlining his views on ongoing diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, taking broad strokes over several highly controversial topics.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine in observance of the Orthodox Easter holiday. The ceasefire is set to begin on Saturday evening and will last until midnight on Easter Sunday. Putin also accused Ukraine of violating the moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure over 100 times. […]

He also highlighted the potential role of key European allies in advancing the peace process, suggesting that London, Paris, and Berlin could help move negotiations forward.

The missiles hit as many Ukrainians were heading to church, casting a grim shadow over the beginning of Holy Week.

Greece and EU leaders condemn Russia’s missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, which killed 34 civilians. Athens urges urgent ceasefire and end to violence.

During a May 2024 Q1 earnings call with analysts, Okeanis CEO Aristidis Alafouzos tried to give assurances that the company was not carrying sanctioned Russian oil. Recently published data point to the opposite. On 15 May 2024 Aristidis Alafouzos, CEO of the NYSE-listed Okeanis Eco Tankers, wrote a triumphant tweet about his company’s revenues. On […]

Ships owned by the Alafouzos family and the NYSE-listed company Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO) are at the forefront of transporting Russian oil, raising critical concerns about compliance with U.S. and EU sanctions. Evidence of ship-to-ship transfers involving Venezuelan oil and the recent sale of a tanker that ultimately serviced Russian ports further intensifies […]

A survey conducted by the research firm GoodAffairs for the digital edition of To BHMA captured Greek public opinion on various key issues, revealing general attitudes and political complexities. The analysis includes correlations between respondents’ views and their domestic party preferences. The survey was conducted in early March with a sample of over 2,000 voters […]

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and resetting relations with Washington.