The leaders of Jordan, Greece, and Cyprus expressed their satisfaction in a joint statement issued following the conclusion of the 5th Trilateral Summit between Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece, held in Amman, regarding the progress of their cooperation, while also noting their concern about instability in the wider region.
54-year-old Kostas Parasiris, who on Tuesday afternoon murdered the 21-year-old with six bullets and then surrendered, plunging Crete into mourning, has never forgiven 21-year-old Nikitas Gemistos for being the driver of the car in the traffic accident that claimed his son's life in 2023.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed regional developments and review their strong bilateral relations.
The Small Cyclades emerge as one of the most authentic and attractive destinations in the Aegean through the recent tribute of the French website of the Le Figaro group, which specializes in marine tourism and sailing and approaches the Greek island experience with an emphasis on authenticity, tranquility and exotic beauty.
The recognition places ACS Athens among a select group of institutions acknowledged for operating at the highest levels of educational excellence, innovation, and institutional maturity. More than an accreditation milestone, the honor reflects years of purposeful work by faculty, staff, leadership, and students who have collectively built a culture rooted in inquiry, integrity, and transformation.
As part of this achievement, ACS Athens hosted an international Colloquium on April 29–30, 2026, coinciding with MSA’s mid-year review. The academic gathering became a powerful showcase of the school’s forward-thinking educational model—one that emphasizes research-driven teaching, holistic development, and meaningful preparation for life beyond the classroom.
Educators, scholars, students, and distinguished guests from around the world came together to experience firsthand what makes ACS Athens unique: a vibrant learning community where innovation is not simply discussed, but practiced daily.
At the heart of that success is a united community guided by shared purpose.
“Our strength comes from who we are together,” said Dr. Peggy Pelonis. “We cultivate a culture of being, and we live the very principles we seek to inspire in our students each day.”
That philosophy was echoed in the visiting team’s oral report, which praised ACS Athens for demonstrating “positive trends in student growth, instructional practice, inclusion, and post-secondary readiness,” while also commending the school’s openness in acknowledging challenges with honesty and professional reflection.
The review team noted that this balance—confidence in progress paired with humility in evaluation—is what defines a school operating at the highest level of professional maturity.
Perhaps the most powerful affirmation came in their conclusion: “ACS Athens demonstrates the characteristics of a true learning organization… ACS Athens is an exemplar of the Sustaining Excellence protocol in every aspect and in every way.”
For ACS Athens, this recognition is more than an accolade—it is validation of a vision long held and deeply believed in: that education should shape not only strong students, but thoughtful, capable, and compassionate global citizens prepared for higher education, leadership, and life.
As the school looks ahead, one thing is clear: ACS Athens is not simply participating in the future of education—it is helping define it.
"God provides the wind, Man must raise the sail." With this classic quote of St. Augustine, Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to a historic Special Plenary Session of the Hellenic Parliament on Tuesday.
A visit to Greece by U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being planned for July.
According to information from protothema.gr, the top American officials will be in Athens before heading to Turkey for the emergency NATO summit at the beginning of July.
It is recalled that the U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, had revealed last February that Donald Trump would visit Greece, commenting that “it will be an incredible honor for the country.”
The upcoming visit carries particular geopolitical significance, as it comes during a period of increased U.S. activity in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region. Immediately after their presence in Greece, Trump and Hegseth, along with Rubio, are expected to travel to Turkey for the NATO Summit, highlighting Greece’s role as a critical stop in the Alliance’s southeastern flank.
The timing, coinciding with the celebration of 250 years of American independence, adds further symbolism to the visit, during which discussions may include defence cooperation, developments in the Middle East, and Greece’s role as an energy and strategic hub.
In any case, the presence of top U.S. officials in Greece confirms the ongoing strengthening of bilateral relations and fits into a broader framework of shifts on the international stage, with the region gaining increasing importance for the West.
Greece is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position in maritime tourism, with a particular focus on yachting, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said as she opened the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio on Saturday, May 2.
The European Union is prepared to respond if the United States moves ahead with plans to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks, according to remarks made by Greece’s finance minister and Eurogroup president in an interview with Bloomberg.
The prolonged outbreak of sheep pox last year is now leaving a visible mark on Greece’s dairy sector, particularly its feta industry. The most significant consequence has been a drop in the volume of sheep’s milk collected by cheesemakers toward the end of 2025—and beyond—resulting in reduced feta production for the current season.
A few days after the renewal of the strategic cooperation between Athens and Paris, Berlin is making a dynamic comeback, with the visit of the German Foreign Minister linked to the effort to strengthen the German presence in the mammoth Greek armaments program.
In a coordinated effort spanning multiple agencies and borders, U.S. authorities have repatriated 26 ancient artifacts to Greece, marking another step in the ongoing fight against the illicit trade in cultural heritage.
In an era where the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming a field of intense geopolitical competition and the concept of national security is being redefined through technology, industry and naval power, Greece is attempting to regain a role that goes beyond the narrow limits of the observer. In this new environment, the shipbuilding industry is not simply a productive sector, but a tool of strategic dominance.
Alexis Stratakos spoke about the death of His friend Greek American police officer John Bartholomew while on duty in Chicago when he was accompanying 26-year-old Alphonso Talley to the hospital.