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MiscellaneousTragedy at Sea: At Least 21 Migrants and Refugees Die En Route to Crete
At least 21 migrants and refugees have died attempting to reach the Greek island of Crete, a key European entry point. Authorities recovered bodies from two separate incidents, with strong winds and prolonged sea travel suspected as contributing factors.
MiscellaneousTragedy Off Crete: 13 Migrants Dead, 18 Rescued After Boat Sinks
Thirteen migrants have been found dead and 18 others rescued off the coast of Crete after their boat was spotted by a container ship. One of the four hospitalized survivors later died.
MiscellaneousQatar and Greece Forge Deeper Ties with Annual Strategic Dialogue
Qatar and Greece are launching an annual strategic dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in trade, investment, defense, technology, and education. The initiative aims to foster regional and international peace and stability.
PoliticsGreece Denounces Libya-Turkey Maritime Deal, Citing Mediterranean Stability Threat
Greece has warned that Libya's ratification of a maritime agreement with Turkey threatens Mediterranean stability and challenges international law. The deal, which establishes a maritime corridor between the two countries, has been criticized by Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, and the EU for disregarding maritime entitlements and potentially impacting energy projects.
MiscellaneousEgypt and Greece Reach Landmark Agreement Resolving St. Catherine’s Monastery Land Dispute
Egypt and Greece have reached an agreement to resolve a long-standing legal dispute over the status of St. Catherine’s Monastery and its surrounding lands in the Sinai Peninsula. The deal, welcomed by Egypt, will formalize the legal standing of the monastery and ensure the continuity of monastic life while respecting Egyptian sovereignty.
MiscellaneousSheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Meets Emirati Military Students in Greece, Highlights UAE's Commitment to Their Progress
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Emirati military students in Greece, emphasizing the UAE's commitment to their progress and well-being abroad. The visit also saw significant investment and collaboration agreements between the UAE and Greece.
MiscellaneousSheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Explores Athens' Cultural Treasures Amidst Major UAE-Greece Investment Deal
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, toured cultural sites in Athens and held high-level talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The visit coincided with an announcement of a €15 billion UAE investment in Greece.
TechnologyUAE's G42 Forges Strategic AI Infrastructure Partnerships in Greece
UAE's G42 has signed initial agreements with Greek public and private partners to explore AI infrastructure development, including an AI factory and collaborations in urban planning, life sciences, and government services. The pacts were part of a larger €12.75 billion deal between the UAE and Greece.
EconomyUAE Boosts Greek Investment to €15 Billion in Strategic Partnership
The UAE has announced a significant expansion of its investment in Greece, committing an additional €15 billion to a joint initiative. The move aims to bolster economic ties and explore opportunities in strategic sectors.
PoliticsAbu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Arrives in Greece to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has begun an official visit to Greece to strengthen bilateral ties, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece. The visit includes high-level talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
PoliticsGreece Denounces Libya's Eastern Parliament Approval of Maritime Deal with Turkey
Greece has rejected the Libyan eastern parliament's approval of a maritime deal with Turkey, deeming it a violation of international law and an infringement on sovereign rights in the eastern Mediterranean. The EU also expressed regret, while Turkey welcomed the agreement.
MiscellaneousAbu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Embarks on Official Visit to Greece to Deepen UAE-Greece Relations
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed is visiting Greece to strengthen ties with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The visit aims to expand bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Greece, nations with a 50-year diplomatic history.
MiscellaneousTragic Drowning: 12 Migrants, Including Infant, Perish in Separate Incidents Off Greek Coast
Twelve migrants, including an infant, have drowned in two separate incidents off the coast of Greece. The tragic events underscore the severe risks associated with sea crossings.
CultureIsrael Returns 22 Priceless Ancient Greek Artifacts to Athens, Strengthening Cultural Ties
Israel has returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts, including vases and a statuette, to Greece. The repatriation, facilitated by the Israel Antiquities Authority, marks a significant step in strengthening cultural heritage cooperation between the two nations.
PoliticsUS Ambassador to Greece Resigns Amid Serious Misconduct Allegations
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberley Guilfoyle has resigned following allegations of misconduct, including offering a political donor access to officials for money. Guilfoyle denies the claims, while the White House confirmed her resignation.
CultureMedieval Bulgarian Ruler Czar Samuel Returns Home After a Millennium
More than 1,000 years after his death, the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel have returned home to Sofia following a historic agreement between Bulgaria and Greece.
PoliticsGreece Pressures EU to Allow Asylum Suspensions Amid Mass Migration Surges
Greece has urged the European Union to allow temporary suspensions of asylum applications during mass migration surges, drawing support from several member states at a council meeting in Luxembourg.
Breaking NewsTragedy Off Greece: One Dead and 25 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Crete
At least one person is dead and 25 are missing after a migrant vessel sank off the coast of Greece near Crete and Gavdos, prompting extensive search and rescue operations.
EconomyPresident Sisi and Greek PM Mitsotakis Advance Energy Link and Regional Stability Talks in Egypt
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Egypt to discuss the strategic electricity interconnection project, bilateral cooperation, and pressing regional stability issues.
EconomyInside Greece and Israel's Landmark $3.5bn 'Achilles Shield' Defence Agreement
Greece and Israel have signed a historic $3.5bn defence deal called Achilles Shield, establishing an integrated missile and drone defence network amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the eastern Mediterranean.
PoliticsUnpacking the Massive Israel-Greece Defence Deal and Its Regional Impact
The Achilles Shield military agreement between Israel and Greece marks one of Israel's largest defense deals, raising questions about regional stability amid tensions with Turkiye.
PoliticsInside Greece's Record-Breaking $3.5 Billion Air Defence Agreement with Israel
Greece has finalized a record $3.5bn defence agreement with Israel to acquire the Achilles Shield air defence system, aiming to modernise its military amidst regional tensions with Turkiye and wider security concerns.
EconomyGreece Secures Landmark $3.5bn Air Defence Agreement with Israel
Greece has signed a historic $3.5bn defence deal with Israel to build a comprehensive multi-layered air defence network utilizing advanced Israeli missile systems.
EconomyIsrael and Greece Seal Landmark $3.4 Billion Defence Accord Amid Regional Tensions
Israel and Greece have signed a historic $3.4 billion defence agreement to supply Athens with advanced Israeli military systems amid rising regional tensions.