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Greece Joins Pax Silica, Linking AI Ambition to Kozani and Lavrio
Greece has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, linking AI, energy, semiconductors, data centers, and secure technology supply chains to its wider strategic role.
A Disease, a Divided Island, and the Cheese That Still Connects Cyprus
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is threatening Halloumi production and exposing how the island’s long-standing division shapes even a shared crisis.
Europe’s Entry/Exit System Is Now in Effect: What Travelers to Greece Need to Know
Greece says the EU’s Entry/Exit System is active for non-EU travelers, though biometric scans may be paused at busy airports during peak traffic.
Greece Moves Closer to Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Greece is preparing to ban social media use for children under 15, with strong public support and growing concern over online safety, early exposure, and enforcement challenges.
EU Prosecutors Ask Greek Parliament to Lift Immunity of 11 MPs as Scandal Triggers Government Reshuffle
EU prosecutors have asked Greece’s Parliament to lift immunity for 11 MPs in an OPEKEPE farm subsidy fraud investigation tied to EU funds.
Greece Moves Closer to Sending Its First Astronaut to Space
Greece is closer than ever to sending one of its own nationals into space as Greek physician Adrianos Golemis enters the European Space Agency’s astronaut training program.
Aegean Boat Report Founder Arrested in Norway Over Greek Warrant
Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway under a Greek warrant, raising legal questions about migration monitoring in the Aegean.
The Athens FIR Shutdown Wasn’t a Glitch. It Was Seven Years in the Making
The January shutdown of Greek airspace exposed more than a technical glitch. It revealed seven years of stalled modernization and mounting pressure inside the country’s air traffic control system.
Popi Papandreou and the Question Greeks Keep Asking About Justice
As trust in Greece’s justice system falters, the work of European prosecutor Popi Papandreou has become central to a wider debate on accountability.
Symbolism vs. Limits: What Cyprus Can and Cannot Change During Its EU Council Presidency
Cyprus assumes the EU Council presidency in 2026. What the role can realistically change, where its power stops, and why the symbolism still matters.
Lesbos, Ten Years After 2015
Ten years after the 2015 peak, Lesbos remains central to Europe’s migration policy. A factual look at camps, pushbacks, and what changed and what didn’t.
Greece and Other Schengen Countries to Launch EU Entry/Exit System
Starting October 12, the EU will launch its new Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with digital biometric checks for non-EU travelers.
