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Politics · United KingdomGreek PM calls for Parthenon Sculptures' permanent return
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Writing in The Guardian, he rejected loan proposals, comparing them to dismembering the Bayeux Tapestry. The British Museum stated its position remains unchanged.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreek Patriots Intercept Ballistic Missile and Drone Over Saudi Arabia
Greek military personnel operating Patriot missile defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the Yanbu region, a key area for oil refining facilities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael and Greece Conduct Joint Military Exercises
Israel and Greece have conducted joint military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea. The drills, part of the 'MEDUSA 15-2026' multinational exercise, involved naval forces and focused on scenarios including tackling drone threats.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Connecticut Official Kosta Diamantis Flees to Greece Before Sentencing
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former Connecticut budget official convicted of corruption, has fled the U.S. for Greece before his sentencing. He travelled by boat and plane, and his dual citizenship may prevent extradition.
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Conflict & SecurityMigrant boat sinks off Gavdos, one dead and 25 missing
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
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PoliticsGreek PM Mitsotakis to announce €2bn in economic support measures
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce over €2 billion in economic relief measures, including tax breaks, pay rises, and pension increases. The package, equivalent to 1% of GDP, aims to boost incomes and will be implemented across 2026 and 2027.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreece and Israel to sign €3bn air defense deal
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
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PoliticsGreek politicians clash over Madonna's Corfu birthday visit
US pop star Madonna's birthday celebration on the Greek island of Corfu has become a point of contention between two Greek politicians. Progressive MP Elena Akrita complained about alleged special arrangements, while Conservative Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defended the visit's value for tourism.
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