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The Kalymnian Salt Workers Who Built a Greek Community in France

In the vast salt marshes of the Camargue in southern France, where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean Sea, a remarkable chapter of Greek migration history unfolded more than a century ago. Known locally as the “Salt People,” a...

Wildfires Devastate Spain and France as Greece Joins Emergency Response

Wildfires have caused widespread destruction across Spain and France, forcing mass evacuations, straining emergency services, and prompting assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. In Spain, fires near Madrid, neighboring areas, and the eastern region of Valencia have displaced...

Greece Showcases Growing Defense Partnership With France at Bastille Day Parade

Greece made a visible contribution to France's Bastille Day military parade on Monday, underscoring the increasingly close defense relationship between Athens and Paris as Europe places greater emphasis on security cooperation. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the celebrations in...

Spain Outclass France 2-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Final

Spain booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, producing one of the tournament's most complete performances and ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third world title. The semifinal...

World Cup Semifinals Set as Argentina Joins France, Spain and England

The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set after defending champion Argentina defeated Switzerland on Saturday to claim the final spot in the tournament's last four. Argentina will face England in the second semifinal, while France and...

World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Set: Matchups and the Road to the Final

The World Cup quarterfinal lineup was completed Tuesday after defending champions Argentina and Switzerland claimed the final two spots in the last eight. Argentina produced one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks, rallying from two goals down to defeat...

Stolen Ancient Cypriot Chariot Recovered From French Auction

A 2,600-year-old Cypriot chariot has been successfully repatriated following a coordinated international effort, the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced. On June 18, 2026, the artifact was officially handed over to the Embassy of the...

Turkey Condemns Cyprus-France Defense Agreement as Threat to Regional Stability

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense has condemned a new defense agreement between Cyprus and France, warning that it could destabilize the Eastern Mediterranean and threaten regional security. The move came after Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement...

Cyprus, France Sign Defense Agreement to Deepen Military Ties

Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on Monday that strengthens defense cooperation between the two nations and allows for the conditional deployment of French troops on the island nation. The agreement was signed in Nicosia by...

France Imposes Entry Ban on Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Over Mistreatment of Gaza Flotilla Activists

France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country over his conduct toward activists detained aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the measure on Saturday, saying Ben-Gvir’s “unacceptable actions” targeted French and...