Greece Opposes New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraines Blacklist Of Greek Firms

Greece wants Ukraine to strike some of its private firms off the name-and-shame list of "war sponsors" before it agrees to a new package of sanctions against Russia, Politico has reported, citing diplomats.

Ukrainian Defense Minister To Visit Athens On Thursday

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will visit Athens on Thursday to discuss arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Greek stationmaster jailed pending trial after deadly train crash

A Greek railway employee has been jailed pending trial over a train crash that killed at least 57 people.

At least 36 killed, 85 injured in Greece train accident

At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured late Tuesday when two trains collided near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said.

Greek coastguard searches for migrants feared missing at sea near the island of Samos

Greece’s coastguard on Thursday said it was looking for four migrants believed to be missing at sea after falling out of a smuggling speedboat.

2 Ισχυρoί σεισμoί 5 και 4,9 Ρίχτερ στη Λέσβο

Δύ Ισχυροί σεισμόί, που έγιναν  έντονα αισθητοί στη Λέσβο αλλά και στη Χίο σημειώθηκε στις 03:52 τα ξημερώματα και στις 08:39 το πρωί.

Greek coast guard patrol fires warning shots at Turkish patrol vessel

A Greek coast guard patrol boat fired warning shots early Thursday at a Turkish coast guard vessel that was trying to ram it in the eastern Aegean Sea, authorities in Athens said, as tensions between the two neighbors remain high.

Greek Citizens Concerned About High Energy Prices, Blame EU Policies

Greek citizens living on the island of Crete are concerned over high energy prices while also blaming the European Union for mismanaging its energy policy, leading, in their opinion, to the current situation, according to the people surveyed by Sputnik.

Support for sanctions against Russia weak among Greeks: Survey

Support for economic sanctions and EU policies, in general, is weak among Greeks, according to a recent survey, local media reported Friday.

Turkish Missile Threats Against Greece Unacceptable Within NATO - Greek Foreign Minister

 It is unacceptable for Turkey as a NATO member and, thus, Greek ally to threaten Greece with a missile strike, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Monday.

Hungary Opposes Ukraine-NATO Commission, Kiev Needs To Respect Minority Rights

 Hungary will not agree to the creation of a Ukraine-NATO commission until Kiev returns the rights to the Hungarian national minority, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday.

Romania, Spain Not Planning To Change Their Position On Kosovo - Serbian Prime Minister

Despite the external pressure, the authorities of Romania and Spain are not going to change their positions on non-recognition of the partially recognized Republic of Kosovo, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said during her visit to Bucharest.

Greece transfers around 500 migrants to a ferry after dramatic rescue operation

Greece’s coastguard on Thursday said nearly 500 asylum seekers rescued in a dramatic operation this week off the island of Crete had been temporarily transferred to a ferry for processing.

Iran Releases Greek Tankers Seized In May: Athens

Iran has released two Greek tankers seized in May in retaliation after an Iranian crude oil cargo was held in Greece, the Greek merchant marine ministry said Wednesday.

Russia Destroys 5 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Greece Sent To Ukraine - Reports

The Russian military destroyed five Greek BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles immediately after they were handed over to Ukraine, Greek media reported on Saturday.

Range Of Turkeys Ballistic Missiles To Exceed 350 Miles - Erdogan

The range of Turkish-made ballistic missiles will increase and exceed 560 kilometers (350 miles), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

Dozens missing after refugee boat sinks off Greek islands

Greek authorities have launched a search and rescue operation for dozens of refugees who are missing after a boat they were travelling on from Turkey overturned and sank in rough weather.

Greek coastguard rescues 75 migrants at sea

Greece's coastguard on Friday said it had rescued 75 migrants on board a sailboat caught in stormy seas south of the Peloponnese peninsula.

Greek Police Find 92 Naked Migrants at Border with Turkey

Greek police have rescued a group of 92 illegal migrants who were discovered naked, and some with injuries, close to its northern border with Turkey, police said Saturday.

At least 16 migrants dead in shipwreck off Lesbos

The Greek coastguard said the dinghy had left the Turkish coast carrying 40 people in very high winds.