Kasselakis, a political unknown and ex-banker, wins race to lead Greek left At 35, Stefanos Kasselakis, who is openly gay, campaigned heavily on social media to win the Syriza vote. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023
Syriza leadership: After Tsipras, an ex-banker runs to rule the Greek left Stefanos Kasselakis hopes to lead the Greek left into a new era after a series of disappointing results at the polls. Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023
‘People feel unprotected’: Greeks lose faith in state after Storm Daniel and a summer of wildfires Before the catastrophe in Libya, the cyclone brought devastation to Thessaly – and there are fears the climate crisis will bring more The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
European Union to rush more than $2 billion to disaster-hit Greece, using untapped funds The European Union is promising Greece more than 2 billion euros ($2.15 billion) in financial support in the wake of massive summer wildfires and ongoing floods that have caused extensive damage across central Greece The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Greek PM under attack over handling of Storm Daniel disaster response Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces biggest crisis yet as residents ask where money for ‘immediate’ flood relief has gone The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
After slew of disasters, Greeks wonder what is happening to their democracy Floods, wildfires and a deadly train collision this year have raised questions about the competence of the government. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
Rescue efforts stepped up after deadly floods in central Greece Greek PM tours crisis-hit area amid fears death toll could rise as water levels continue to rise in some places The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Flooding death toll rises in Greece as rescue crews ferry residents to safety The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, the country's civil protection minister said. Rescue crews in helicopters and boats ferried hundreds of people from inundated villages to safety. France 24 · Sep 8, 2023
Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria hit by fatal flash floods At least 12 people die across three countries as torrential rainstorms cause severe damage to buildings, roads and bridges The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
With elections behind them, leaders of Greece and Turkey look to reset relations Historic rivals Greece and Turkey look closer to a rapprochement as their leaders step up efforts to improve ties after receiving strong election mandates this year. Foreign ministers from the two neighbours are set to meet on Monday, but analysts warn substantial obstacles still need to be overcome. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2023
Greece: Firefighters rescue 25 migrants trapped in forest as massive wildfire approached Greek firefighters have rescued a group of 25 migrants trapped in a forest in northeastern Greece as flames from a massive wildfire burning for two weeks approached The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Hundreds more migrants reach the Greek islands in boats and smaller vessels from Turkey Greek authorities say more than 450 migrants have reached Greece’s Aegean Sea islands in boats from Turkey in less than two days The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Old ties: On the India and Greece bilateral relationship The strategic ties between India and Greece have a strong geopolitical impetus as well The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023
India's Modi visits Greece, the first visit to the country by an Indian prime minister in 40 years The prime ministers of India and Greece have pledged to boost their countries’ trade, business and defense ties during a visit to Athens by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023 India and Greece to upgrade ties to become strategic partners PM Modi visits Greece after 40 years, meets PM Mitsotakis. Discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties. Received 'Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' from President Sakellaropoulou. Mr. Modi was accorded Ceremonial Guard of Honour. Indian diaspora welcomed PM with tricolour and chants of 'Vande Mataram'.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Albanian leader makes conciliatory comments after not being invited by Greece to regional meeting Albania’s prime minister has responded to not being invited by Greece to a dinner for top officials from nine Balkan nations and the European Union by saying that in “such turbulent times” Europe’s unity is “larger than what divides us.”
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023 Putin tells African nations Russia can take Ukraine’s place as supplier of grain – as it happened Russian leader, wanted under international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, gives speech by video link to summit in South Africa
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023 Greece to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jet fighters, Zelenskyy says Greece fighter pilot training offer comes after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they would supply F-16s to Kyiv.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the BRICS summit in South Africa, he will travel to Athens, Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 545 of the invasion Ukraine troops reported to have entered strategically important village of Robotoyne
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Athens to attend meeting of Balkan leaders with top EU officials Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Greece for talks with the country’s leadership and to attend an informal meeting of Balkan leaders with top European Union officials
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 Greece hosts meeting of several Balkan leaders; reports that Ukraine's Zelenskyy will also attend The leaders of several Balkan countries are gathering in the Greek capital of Athens along with top European Union officials to discuss the region’s European future
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023 ‘It was hell but the owner said, you have to work’: dying from heat in Greece Greece relies on its tourism industry. But intense heatwaves, which have led to wildfires across the country, are making life a misery for thousands of staff who have to work outside – and killing some of them
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023 Greek PM offers evacuated Brits free week in Rhodes after wildfires The Prime Minister said the deadly blazes ‘caused some inconvenience’ to tourists
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Greek PM offers tourists affected by wildfires a free stay in Rhodes next year Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledges ‘inconvenience for visitors’ after 20,000 people were evacuated