Greece vindicated in submarine case - Awarded over €150 Million
The case dates back to the year 2000, when the Greek government ordered new submarines essential for the country’s defense from a German company. The first submarine (“PAPANIKOLIS”) was built in Germany, while the remaining ones were to be constructed at the Skaramagas Shipyards, which had been acquired by the same German manufacturer. Despite the Greek state having already paid around €2 billion and with five submarines near completion, the German side unilaterally terminated the contracts and initiated international arbitration proceedings.
Lena Samara, daughter of former PM Antonis Samaras has died at 34
The greatest tragedy and at the same time the greatest pain a human being can experience, that of the loss of a child, has been experienced since yesterday by former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his wife, Georgia. Their only daughter, Lena, suddenly passed away at the age of 34. The loss of such a young woman is a shock, given that it all happened in a matter of hours.
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Dutch royals under fire for lengthy Greek holidays
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Ms. Máxima are facing criticism in the Netherlands for taking a lengthy, eight-week summer vacation at their private villa in Greece, a move that contrasts with other European royals who typically holiday in their own countries.
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Nicosia Source: No Turkish Obstruction of Fugro Gauss Research Vessel
There was no harassment or attempt to obstruct the Gibraltar-flagged research vessel Fugro Gauss by Turkish forces, a government source in Nicosia said on Thursday, in response to same-day Turkish media reports citing the Turkish defense ministry.
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Turkish entrepreneur on sailing trip to Mykonos missing - Yacht found cut in half
The search for 43-year-old Turkish businessman Halit Yukay, who has been missing since Saturday night (2/8), when he departed from Gialova in southwestern Turkey with his yacht, Graywolf, bound for Mykonos, remains fruitless.
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Mother of girl found dead on beach claims accidental death, is held in custody
The mother of a 3-year-old girl found dead on an Athens beach has been ordered held in custody after telling investigators her daughter died accidentally at home, a claim that authorities find unconvincing, according to media reports.
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Agreement on the Saint Catherine’s Monastery announced by the Egyptian Foreign Minister
An agreement between Egypt and Saint Catherine’s Monastery was announced by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during joint statements with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, following their official meeting.
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Six private universities approved to operate in Greece in 2025–2026, five rejected
Six private (non-state) universities have been granted approval to operate in Greece starting from the next academic year, 2025–2026, following a recommendation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) to the Ministry of Education, according to Kathimerini.
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Foreign Ministry on alert after reports of encroachment of Greek Orthodox monastery land by Israeli settlers in Jericho
The Greek Foreign Ministry has been alarmed by information about the expansion of encroachments by Israeli settlers on land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Abba Gerasimos the Jordanite in Jericho.
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Aspropyrgos: 17 arrests after the "hail" of gunfire between Roma and Greeks repatriated from the former Soviet Union
A joint operation by the Attica Crime Investigation and Prosecution Directorate and police in Nea Zoi, Aspropyrgos, has been underway since the early hours of today.
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Greek anti-drone system first globally successfully tested in combat
A Greek-made anti-drone system called “Centaur” has become the first in Europe to be successfully tested in combat after it shot down two Houthi drones during an EU mission in the Red Sea, a key milestone for Greece's expanding defense industry.
Two sperm whales spotted in Deep Aegean sea trench
Researchers have spotted and recorded two large male sperm whales in the Ikaria Trench, a deep and largely unexplored sea canyon in the Aegean Sea, highlighting the area's importance as a biodiversity hotspot.
Zelenskyy and Mitsotakis discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense, rebuilding ports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to coordinate efforts on strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and to advance a Greek proposal to help redevelop the key port of Odesa.
All 109 passengers rescued after ferry runs aground near Evia -Captain investigated
All 109 passengers were safely evacuated after a ferry ran aground on a reef near the island of Evia, but authorities have launched an investigation into the captain for failing to promptly report the incident.