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Greece

Small island, big stakes: Cyprus votes amid regional uncertainty

On May 24, Cyprus is holding elections to the House of Representatives, the country’s parliament. At first glance, this may appear to be a domestic political event in a relatively small island state. Yet under current geopolitical conditions, the Cypriot vote goes far beyond national politics.

23 May 2026-22:07
Türkiye blasts Greece for letting terror ringleader go

On Friday, Türkiye condemned the release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, ringleader of the November 17 terror group, from a Greek prison, calling the Greek authorities’ decision disrespectful to the families of slain Turkish diplomats.

22 May 2026-21:24
NATO stages massive war games as tensions over Europe’s security grow

Around 3,000 elite troops from the US, the UK and 22 other countries are taking part in NATO’s largest special forces exercise ever held in Europe amid growing security concerns and uncertainty over future American military support.

18 May 2026-10:39
Greece urges EU intervention over 'unlawful' Turkish fishing in Aegean

15 May 2026-14:13
Kazakh students claim podium finish at robotics championship in Greece

A team of school students from Kazakhstan has achieved a podium finish at the FIRST LEGO League Open International Championship 2026 held in Corinth, Greece.

13 May 2026-16:14
The Eastern Mediterranean faces a new escalation of tensions

The Eastern Mediterranean may once again soon become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics as, according to Bloomberg, Türkiye is preparing draft legislation to formalise its claims to disputed maritime zones in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

11 May 2026-10:29
Greece says mystery sea drone found near Lefkada came from foreign state

Greek authorities have said that a sea drone discovered off the island of Lefkada is believed to have originated from a foreign state, following an investigation into the device found in the Ionian Sea.

10 May 2026-15:45
How did a Ukrainian Magura drone reach waters near Greece?

Greek authorities are investigating the discovery of a Ukrainian made Magura naval drone found by fishermen near the Greek island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea.

09 May 2026-06:21
Ukrainian Magura naval drone found off Greece by fishermen

Officials confirmed on Friday that the unmanned marine vehicle found Thursday off southern Lefkada in the Ionian Sea is a Ukrainian Magura V3.

08 May 2026-23:56
Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base after airport fee dispute

Ryanair has announced it will shut down its operating base at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport in Greece this winter, citing increased airport charges as the key reason behind the decision.

08 May 2026-16:22