Claudia Schiffer continues her vacation in Greece and shows how she spends her "summer nights"
Claudia Schiffer continues her vacation in Greece and decided to show her followers what she wore on her evening walk.
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Greece Rejects Libya’s Claims in UN Statement on Maritime Dispute
Greece has formally rejected Libya’s accusations of violating its sovereignty, submitting a diplomatic note to the United Nations on August 5. The Greek statement was published by the UN on Sunday and comes in response to a Libyan note alleging breaches of international law and disputing Greece’s maritime claims.
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Greek fire fighting aircraft fighitng wildfires in Portugal
The fires in Portugal are being fought by two Greek Canadairs since yesterday.
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2,000-year-old statues resurface from the sunken Ptolemaic City off Alexandria (video)
Egypt has revealed parts of a sunken city beneath the waters off Alexandria’s coast, uncovering buildings, artifacts, and an ancient harbor dating back more than 2,000 years.
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Holiday homes on the islands “on fire” – Who’s buying them from abroad
With prices rising by almost 50% compared to 2019 on the Greek islands, the top 5 countries with the highest demand for residential properties for sale are the USA, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
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Greek shipbroker focus of latest US sanctions against Iran
A Greek shipbroker has been the focus of the latest sanctions from the US aimed at stifling Iranian oil exports.
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Rupert Murdoch dined with their wives at a fish tavern in Tinos
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and media mogul Rupert Murdoch were in Tinos for a relaxed dinner at a traditional fish tavern on the island, where they dined.
According to information, the two powerful men, along with their wives, Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis and Elena Zhukova respectively, spent a quiet evening, away from the spotlight,
Who accompanied Murdoch to dinner with the prime minister
According to information, the Australian-American businessman was accompanied to dinner in Tinos, in addition to his wife Elena Zhukova, by top media executives. Among them were Rebecca Brooks, the powerful CEO of the group and known as the "iron lady" of Murdoch's newspapers, as well as Keith Poole, director of the New York Post
The 94-year-old Murdoch, known for his influence on the global press with the ownership of leading media outlets such as "The Sun", "New York Post" and the "Fox News" channel, had arrived in Tinos with his luxury yacht, "M'BRACE", coming from Skiathos.
There, his luxury boat had anchored at Diamanti Beach, while he himself enjoyed diving in the turquoise waters of Maratha.
With games in the sea, SUP and relaxing moments, the distinguished guests of the Australian-American cruise enjoyed in turn the beauties of the island.
Meanwhile, the Greek Prime Minister had departed earlier on Thursday afternoon from Mykonos, bound for Tinos, accompanied by his wife. The Mitsotakis couple had been staying at the villa of businessman Michalis Theocharakis, on the island of the winds.
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Greek tax authority sees surge in fraud reports via Appodixi
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is seeing a surge in citizen reports of tax evasion and smuggling through its digital platform, Appodixi. The app allows users to verify receipts from transactions and report irregularities anonymously or with their names for further investigation.
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State Dept. reaffirms F-35 ban for Turkey
The State Department’s Bureau of Legislative Affairs affirmed on Wednesday that the Trump administration is fully committed to complying with US law, including the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), and emphasized that “the United States has been clear with the Turkish government about our laws and policies regarding the acquisition of Russian defense equipment and the implications this has for Turkey’s acquisition of F-35 aircraft.”
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Two superyachts owned by Jan Koum, the billionaire co-founder of WhatsApp, have anchored off Kalamia Beach in Corinth
Two superyachts owned by Jan Koum, the billionaire co-founder of the messaging app WhatsApp, have anchored off Kalamia Beach in Corinth, drawing the attention of local residents and visitors.
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Greek salvage vessel helped prevent ecological disaster off Sitia with the sunken cargo ship “MN Kostas”
A serious maritime incident occurred on the night of July 24, 2025, when the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship MN KOSTAS ran aground on a reef three nautical miles west of Cape Sideros, Crete, within the protected Natura area.
Gerapetritis to Syrian FM: Inclusive governance is essential, no ethnic or religious community should be excluded
“Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met today, Wednesday, August 20, in Athens with the Transitional Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, Asaad al-Shaibani.
Police operation in Attica against the Turkish mafia
A coordinated operation has been underway in Western Attica in recent hours in the context of identifying Turkish citizens involved in organized crime.
SK Group buys out all shares of ELVO military vehicle producer - Gains first operational European base
SK Group, a leading holding company known for driving innovation across multiple strategic industries, has acquired the remaining shares in ELVO, Greece’s foremost manufacturer of specialized military and civilian vehicles, becoming its sole owner.
SK Group had previously been a shareholder in the Thessaloniki-based ELVO (Hellenic Vehicle Industry) that has produced buses, heavy utility trucks, military jeeps, armored vehicles, and tanks for the Greek Armed Forces for the past 50 years.
With full ownership of ELVO, SK Group plans to bring its expertise in the defense industry, along with its proven success in turning around privatized factories and revitalizing strategic manufacturing operations, and a commitment to technology transfer to elevate ELVO into a production and export hub.
According to a press release, the acquisition “demonstrates SK Group’s long-term commitment to Greece – bolstering local industry, advancing innovation and fueling economic growth. With ELVO’s unique infrastructure for armored vehicle manufacturing, SK Group will not only continue to meet domestic needs but also drive exports to more global markets.”
SK Group gains first operational European base
The transaction marks SK Group’s first operational base in Europe and cements its position as a leading force in the global military and commercial vehicle sector. It reinforces its commitment to investing in advanced land defense capabilities, localized production and a strategic partnership with Greece.
ELVO has a long-standing legacy in Greece’s defense sector, known for producing iconic platforms such as the Leonidas armored personnel carriers and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class jeeps, which are still in use by the Hellenic Army. The company became synonymous with the production of Steyr trucks, as well as specialized vehicles and buses for civil protection and public services. Additionally, ELVO’s certified production and assembly line for Leopard 2 HEL tanks has been of strategic importance, given Greece's extensive fleet.
“Acquiring full ownership of ELVO marks a significant milestone in our strategic growth plans and deepens ties with Greece,” said SK Group’s Vice Chairman Ronen Hamudot. “We see tremendous potential in ELVO’s infrastructure and legacy, and we are committed to transforming it into a leading global hub for production and export. This investment reflects our long-term vision to strengthen Greece’s defense industry and expand SK Group’s operational footprint in Europe as a global leader in the land defense sector.”
Elvo, as the historical partner of the Greek Army and state authorities for more than half a century, has a proven track record of assembling and manufacturing capabilities of both military, civilian, and special-use vehicles.
The move was criticized by Greece’s New Left party, saying that “it is not a simple sell-out, but another act of complicity of the (Kyriakos) Mitsotakis regime with the genocide in Palestine.”
"At the time of the genocide, the Mitsotakis government, is tying the country to Israel’s chariot, proceeding with a nationally detrimental choice that gives away critical sectors on terms of servitude,” the statement continued, adding that “the loss of the most important Greek defense industry to foreign hands undermines the country’s national security and technological self-sufficiency.”
SK Group, founded by Samy Katsav, is a leading holding company known for driving innovation across multiple strategic industries. Its portfolio comprises globally recognized companies that collectively employ over 2,000 people, unified by a commitment to innovation and operational excellence. SK Group’s companies serve military, law enforcement and civilian markets in nearly 60 countries.
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