Section: Greece
Tensions rising with Russia, as NATO prepares for military exercise in Poland
Nato countries are taking part in their biggest ever joint military exercises in Poland, amid concerns about a potential threat from Russia. Some 31,000 Polish, US and other troops are participating in the land, sea and air exercises called Anaconda-16. It comes weeks before a Nato summit at which leaders are expected to decide to base a...
Ukraine says detained man was planning attacks in France
The head of Ukraine΄s State Security Service (SBU) said on Monday (06/06/2016) a French citizen detained in late May on… …read more Source:...
French citizen arrested carrying explosives – Was he planning to attack Euro 2016?
A French citizen has been arrested at Poland – Ukraine border carrying an arsenal of weapons and 100 kg of explosives, media reported. The man reportedly was planning to attack the Euro 2016 championships. He was caught having in his vehicle 100 kg of explosives, fuses, three grenade launchers and several Kalashnikov assault rifles, as M6 TV...
Paris: River Seine reaches its highest level in decades (pics+vid)
The River Seine has risen to its highest level for decades in Paris, forcing the authorities to close metro stations and museums. Two Metro stations located near the river bank were closed after water started to leak though the walls, while the Louvre museum and Musee d’Orsay, were closed protectively and artworks held in its underground...
Ukraine wins Eurovision 2016 with politically-charged song
Ukrainian singer Jamala has won the 2016 Eurovision song contest with a controversial piece about Stalin’s deportation of Crimean Tatars.… …read more Source:...
Geoffrey Pyatt tapped as next US Ambassador to Greece
Geoffrey Pyatt, who currently heads the American Embassy in Ukraine, is set to become US ambassador in Greece. …read more Source:...
Russia: Turkey trying to revive Ottoman empire
Russian Foreign Minister spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Turkey of trying to revive the Ottoman empire, in an interview to Russian ‘Izvestia’. Zakharova said the impression one gets from the policies adopted by Turkey is that its leadership is attempting to restore the ‘old might of the Ottoman empire’, warning of the end the...
Most brutal tyrants in history (photos)
As the saying goes ‘One man’s hero is another man’s tyrant’. No matter what we believe about the validity or virtues of a political agenda, there is no doubt that some leaders did not hold back in brute force when trying to achieve their goals. Here is a brief list of the most ruthless leaders of all time. You could probably add...
Ukraine marks 30th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster
Ukraine is holding commemorations to mark the 30th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. …read more Source:...
Putin tells Russians to stay away from Turkey in Q&A session
In a nearly four-hour long Q&A session with Russian citizens during the annual call-in event, the country’s President Vladimir Putin called on Russians to avoid traveling to Turkey for safety reasons. Putin answered to nearly 80 questions ranging from the slumping economy to the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, while he responded in a...
