Greece and Israel sign intergovernmental agreement on ‘Achilles Shield’
Greece and Israel on Monday signed an intergovernmental agreement for the development of an anti-aircraft, anti-ballistic missile and counter-drone shield – known as the “Achilles Shield” – featuring a comprehensive and integrated command-and-control system. The agreement was signed in Tel…
Archbishop Elpidophoros visits State Department: Halki, promotion of religious freedoms dominate talks
The reopening of the Halki Theological School and the protection of Christian communities in the Middle East were at the centre of a meeting between Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and…
‘Achilles’ Shield’: Greece, Israel to sign €3 billion air defence deal in Tel Aviv on Monday
Greece and Israel are set to sign agreements on Monday in Tel Aviv for the country’s integrated, multi-layered air defence and missile protection system “Achilles’ Shield”, worth € 3 billion. According to confirmed information, following a report by ‘Kathimerini’, the…
PM Mitsotakis: ‘Thessaloniki is moving forward. We said it. We are doing it’
“Thessaloniki is seeking and reclaiming its natural role, not simply as the capital of Northern Greece but as the capital of the Balkans as a whole, amid an environment of major geopolitical realignments,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during his…
Fitch: Rapid reduction in public debt was the catalyst for Greece’s three upgrades since 2022
Cyprus, Greece and Portugal have each been upgraded three times by Fitch Ratings since 2022, driven primarily by rapid government debt reduction that outpaced the eurozone average, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Debt/GDP ratios fell sharply from their…
Gerapetritis: We have the strength to safeguard our national interests in any field
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis sent a clear message to Ankara that Greece is determined to defend its sovereign rights and, if necessary, respond “on the ground”, speaking on Monday to OPEN. At the same time, he defended the policy of…
Greece regains official PPR-free country status
Greece has officially regained its status as a country free of peste des petits ruminants (PPR), effective from 18 August 2026, following a decision by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recognising the successful eradication of the disease after…
Greek exports to US rise in first half of 2026, due to oil products
Greek exports to the United States rose by 15.6% during the first half of 2026 (January-June), compared with the corresponding period in 2025, according to an information note by the Office of Economic and Trade Affairs of the Greek embassy…
Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria ready for use on August 27, minister says
The Thessaloniki Metro extension to the city’s southeastern suburb of Kalamaria will be ready for use by passengers on August 27, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas and Deputy Minister Nikos Tachiaos asserted on posts on social media on Tuesday….
Alaska Airlines introduces direct Seattle-Athens flights as of 12 May 2027
Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct seasonal connection between Athens and Seattle, starting on 12 May 2027. According to a statement from the carrier, the new route will operate three times a week using a Boeing…
Relocation of Patriot battery to Souda under consideration, Defence Ministry sources reveal
In light of Iran’s recent threats against European nations (with related information also published by the Financial Times), the Greek Ministry of National Defence is examining several scenarios, including the potential relocation of the Patriot battery currently stationed in Karpathos…
US supports energy security and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, State Department says
A State Department spokesperson underscored US support for energy security and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean in a statement to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA), following a bipartisan congressional push regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). “ The United States…
