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Greece must prepare for ‘instability’ after Erdogan: minister

Greece must prepare its armed forces for possible “instability” after the end of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s latest term, the defence minister said on Sunday. “What will happen to …

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Greece rescues over 100 asylum seekers off Crete

The Greek coastguard on Sunday said it had rescued 117 asylum-seekers sailing out of Libya, arresting three suspected smugglers. The coastguard said the 84 men, two women and 31 minors …

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Crew of Iran-held tanker safe, says Greek owners

The crew of a tanker seized by Iran’s navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel’s Greek owners said on Sunday. Empire Navigation said …

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Cyprus ‘not involved’ in UK strikes on Yemen from island

Cyprus is “not involved” in military action against Yemen’s Huthi rebels, the foreign ministry said Friday, after aircraft stationed at a British base on the island joined US-led strikes on …

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At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island

At least two people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, port police said, while 32 people were rescued. …

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Greece revives 2,300 year-old palace where Alexander The Great was crowned

An ancient palace where Alexander The Great was crowned King of Macedonia will reopen to the public on Sunday after a 16-year 20 million euro renovation aiming to restore its …

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Greek riot policeman hurt in hooligan clash dies

A Greek riot police officer died Wednesday of injuries sustained in a clash with sports hooligans that prompted the government to ban spectators from games for two months. The 31-year-old …

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Greek pilot killed in training accident: airforce

A Greek airforce pilot was killed Wednesday in a training aircraft accident near the southern city of Kalamata, officials said. His US-made T-2 Buckeye crashed near Kalamata airport on its …

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Greece to join naval coalition to protect Red Sea shipping

Greece will join a US-led naval coalition to protect the Red Sea global shipping lane from Yemen’s Huthi rebels, the defence minister said Thursday. A Greek navy frigate will join …

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Greece to raise Acropolis entry fee in 2025: minister

Greece in 2025 will raise ticket prices to the Acropolis, its most popular ancient monument, the culture minister said Wednesday. Lina Mendoni told Skai radio that general entry tickets to …

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