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Greece: Turkish Jets Overflight at Alexandroupolis an “Unprecedented Violation”
Greece strongly condemned the overflight of two Turkish fighter jets near Alexandroupoli on Friday, calling the incident an “unprecedented violation of national sovereignty.”
The jets flew into Greek airspace within 2.5 nautical miles of the northeastern city.
“This action is a...
Greek News
Alexandroupolis a “Key Port” for U.S. Military Presence in Greece
The port of Alexandroupolis in north-eastern Greece will play a vital role in the military presence of the U.S. in the country, foreign minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday.
Speaking during a debate in Parliament on the Mutual Defense Cooperation...
Energy
Greece Set to Become Energy Hub Through New LNG Terminal
On Tuesday, Greece launched a liquified natural gas terminal which is being developed in Alexandroupolis, aimed at helping Europe and the Balkans become less reliant on Russian supplies.
The LNG terminal is a “beacon sending a dual message: that with...
Europe
Ukraine Crisis: The Critical Role of US Bases in Greece
US military bases in Greece, and in particular the naval base at Souda, Crete are of critical importance for intelligence gathering as tensions escalate over Ukraine notes John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist in an exclusive...
Greek News
Greece’s Alexandroupolis Hosts “Largest Shipment of US Equipment in History”
Greece's port of Alexandroupolis is now hosting the "largest shipment of US military equipment in history," the American Embassy in Athens said on Friday.
US carriers have been transferring helicopters and military vehicles that will participate in the upcoming NATO...
Greek News
Port of Alexandroupolis, Greece Hosts US Largest-Ever Military Landing
The huge U.S. Roll-on, Roll-off Carrier "ARC Independence," transporting military hardware, docked on Sunday in Greece's port of Alexandroupolis.
The carrier is transferring helicopters and military vehicles that will participate in the upcoming NATO exercise "Atlantic Resolve."
Konstantinos Chatzimichail, Chairman of...
Greek News
US Forces Prepare for Largest-Ever Military Landing in Greece
US forces are preparing for what is described as the largest-ever military landing in Greece, which is scheduled for November at Alexandroupolis.
A large number of helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), tanks, cannons, and artillery are expected to reach the...
Greek News
Greece’s Alexandroupolis Elevated to Strategic Importance for the U.S.
The port of Alexandroupolis in north-eastern Greece has assumed strategic importance for the U.S., the American ambassador to Greece said
Diplomacy
Greek Northern Port Aspires to Become Energy Hub After Bulgaria Deal
The leaders of Greece and Bulgaria signed a deal on Monday in Athens that will allow Bulgaria to participate in a planned liquefied natural gas terminal at the port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece.
The project, which has strong support...
Greece
Army Officer Becomes the Latest Coronavirus Victim in Greece
A 46-year-old Army officer infected with Covid-19 has died at an Alexandroupolis hospital, in north-eastern Greece, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to 23. The total number of cases in the country stands at 821.
Reports say...