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Greece and Israel Announce Cooperation Deal in Anti-Drone Systems

Greece will cooperate with Israel on anti-drone systems and cybersecurity, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday after meeting his Israeli counterpart in Athens. "We agreed to exchange views and know-how to be able to deal with drones and,...

Turkish Media Warn of “New Operation Attila” in Cyprus

Rhetoric from pro-government circles in Turkey has intensified, with prominent media figures and state-linked think tanks framing the Republic of Cyprus as part of a hostile Eastern Mediterranean bloc and warning of a heightened risk of conflict. The narrative focuses...

Greece’s Defense Evolution: The 2025 Strategic Review

As 2025 draws to a close, Greece’s defense posture has transitioned from a period of urgent procurement to one of structural integration. Faced with a volatile Eastern Mediterranean and shifting NATO requirements, Athens has accelerated its "Vision 2030" plan, transforming...

Greece Approves Purchase of Rocket Systems From Israel

Greece's lawmakers approved late on Thursday the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for about 650 million euros ($757.84 million), two officials with knowledge of the issue told Reuters. “In a closed session, the parliament’s defense committee...

Greece and Israel Bolster Strategic Ties With Joint Drill and Renewed Arms Talks

Greece and Israel have advanced their defense cooperation this week, conducting a joint naval and air exercise south of Crete and reactivating talks for major Israeli air defense and missile system acquisitions. These moves underscore the growing strategic partnership between...

Greece on October 7 Massacre Anniversary, Urges Ceasefire, Two-State Solution

Two years ago today, on October 7, 2023, a heinous terrorist attack was launched against Israel that resulted in the indiscriminate killing of civilians and initiated a dangerous, widespread escalation across the region, Greece's Foreign Ministry said in a...

Antetokounmpo Dominates as Greece Moves to EuroBasket Quarterfinals

Propelled by NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece overcame Israel by 84-79, claiming the last available ticket to the Quarter-Finals of EuroBasket 2025. Greece will face Lithuania on Tuesday for a spot in the Semi-Finals. Greece led throughout the game, but other...

Greece’s Volos Residents Protest Arrival of Israeli Tourists at Port

Residents of the city of Volos in central Greece held two simultaneous demonstrations at both port exits to protest against the arrival of Israeli tourists. These echoed earlier protests at the ports of Syros and Rhodes, both popular Greek...