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thecanary.coGreek Police Arrest Palestinian-Born Man in Crete on Alleged Hamas Membership and Terror Training Charges
Authorities in Greece detained the Crete resident on Saturday night after raids uncovered laboratory equipment and evidence of online explosives orders. The suspect faces charges of joining Hamas and receiving terrorist training.
nypost.comGreece Arrests Palestinian Man Over Alleged Plot to Bomb Israeli Cruise Ship
Greek authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete on Sunday for allegedly ordering chemicals to make explosives targeting an Israeli cruise ship. The arrest is linked to a separate Cyprus investigation of four other Palestinians.
cicnews.comGreece Launches Pilot Program Accepting First 72 Female Volunteers into Hellenic Army
The women, aged 20 to 26, began 12-month service under the same conditions as male conscripts in a pilot program launched yesterday.
Al JazeeraAssad Regime Falls, Ending Syrian Civil War; Greece Reviews 1,200 Related Asylum Grants
Greek authorities began reviewing protection status for Syrians and Afghans in February after the end of Syria's civil war and the 2021 Taliban takeover. The reviews target men and coincide with new returns legislation.
Al JazeeraGreece Reviews 1,200 Syrian Asylum Cases Following End of Civil War
Authorities have asked Syrian and Afghan men to restate reasons for protection. Greece revoked 200 asylum grants last year versus 400 over the prior decade.
Atlantic CouncilGreece Advances Hydrocarbon Exploration and Regional Energy Links
Greece is expanding offshore drilling, increasing renewable generation, and building pipeline and LNG infrastructure. The country is also deepening energy ties with the United States, Cyprus, and Israel.
rigzone.comMercuria and Motor Oil Hellas Sign LNG Supply Cooperation Agreement
Mercuria Energy and Motor Oil Hellas signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to cooperate on LNG supply through the Dioriga Gas FSRU project in Greece's Saronic Gulf. The agreement creates a framework for long-term cooperation between the two companies.
hrw.orgGreek Court Orders Release of November 17 Group Member
A Greek court has ordered the release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, a convicted member of the November 17 militant group. Relatives of people killed by the group denounced the decision.
New York PostGreek Island Makri Listed for Auction Starting at $286,000
A 243-acre Greek island in the Ionian Sea is now available at auction with a starting bid of $286,000. The property carries substantial tax debts and faces strict environmental restrictions that limit development.
EuronewsDemonstrators March to Israeli Embassy in Athens After Flotilla Interception
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists. The protest occurred as international criticism over the arrests mounted and as deported activists arrived in Turkey.
foxbusiness.comNorwegian Appeals Court Rejects Greek Extradition Request for Activist
A Norwegian appeals court in Tromsø has dismissed Greece's request to extradite an activist accused of facilitating illegal entry into the country. The court ruled that the activist's actions were lawful and protected under international treaties.
jpost.comIsrael Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Athens to Strengthen Ties with Greece
Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel completed a three-day diplomatic and economic mission to Athens. She met with Greek officials, spoke at two energy conferences, and presented a report on sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7. Haskel described b…
en.globes.co.ilUnmanned Naval Vessel Washes Ashore on Greek Island
Greek authorities are investigating an armed unmanned surface vessel that washed ashore on an island off the country’s western coast. The discovery has prompted an official probe into the origin and capabilities of the vessel. @SkyNews reported the incident.
s22592.pcdn.coArticle Compares Israel's Founding to Greek Independence
An opinion piece published by The Jerusalem Post on May 9, 2026 draws parallels between the establishment of modern Greece in 1830 and the creation of Israel in 1948. Both states emerged from diaspora nationalism, European intellectual movements, and wars that caused large-scale…
BBC NewsGreek Military Examining Unmanned Naval Drone Discovered by Fishermen Near Lefkada
Local fishermen discovered the drone in a cave on the Ionian Sea island on Thursday. The vessel was towed to port as the Greek defence ministry oversees an investigation into its origin and purpose. Greek media reported it carried explosives with its engine still running.
The IndependentGreece Proposes Constitutional Amendment Requiring AI to Serve Human Society
The Greek government outlined proposed constitutional changes that would mandate artificial intelligence serve human society and protect individual freedoms. Officials also proposed expanding postal voting, increasing mandatory schooling and banning retroactive taxation. The leng…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreek Police Arrest 89-Year-Old Man After Shootings in Athens Wound at Least Four
An 89-year-old man was arrested in connection with shootings at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens that injured at least four people. The suspect allegedly fired a shotgun, wounding one employee at the social security office before targeting the courthous…
The IndependentGreek Police Arrest 89-Year-Old Man After Shootings Wound Five in Athens
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patra after opening fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, wounding five people. The incidents occurred on April 28, 2026, with the suspect fleeing the capital before his capture. Authorities are investigating a possible mo…
ecns.cnResearch Reveals Long Dormancy Period for Active Volcano Methana in Greece
New research has found that the active volcano Methana near Athens, Greece, experienced a dormancy period of nearly 110,000 years. This discovery challenges traditional distinctions between volcanic dormancy and extinction. The findings were reported by @ScienceMagazine.
jurist.orgGreece Designates 251 Beaches as Sunbed-Free for 2026
Greece has named 251 beaches in environmentally important areas where rented sunbeds and umbrellas will be banned starting in 2026. The measure aims to protect natural sites, including protected marine areas. This expands from 238 beaches last year and follows actions to address…
The Japan TimesGreece's Public Debt Projected to Fall Below Italy's in 2026
Greece's public debt is projected to fall to about 137% of GDP in 2026, below Italy's expected 138.6%, according to senior officials and Italy's budget plan. This shift marks the end of Greece holding the euro zone's highest debt ratio for over two decades. Italy's debt is foreca…