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US Weighs Expanding Nuclear Weapons Deployment in Europe

The US is considering increased deployment of nuclear weapons to additional NATO member states across Europe, as it seeks to reassure allies that a reduction in American troops would not weaken its security commitment. US officials have indicated they are...

Bulgaria Refuses to Extend US Military Aircraft Stay Over Visa-Free Travel Dispute

Bulgaria will permit US military aircraft to remain on its territory only through the end of June, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, linking the decision to a dispute over Washington’s failure to approve visa-free travel for Bulgarian citizens. The issue...

NATO Tiger Meet 2026 Begins at Greece’s Araxos Air Base

NATO Tiger Meet 2026 has officially opened at Araxos Air Base in western Greece, bringing together air forces from NATO member and partner nations for a large-scale multinational training exercise running from late April through May 20, 2026. The Hellenic...

US Lawmakers Urge Greece to Recognize Kosovo Amid NATO Bid

US Congressmen Keith Self, Ritchie Torres, and Mike Lawler have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives expressing strong support for Kosovo’s integration into NATO, with particular attention on Greece and three other alliance members that have not...

Greece Raises Defense Spending to $8.4B as Global Military Budgets Climb

Greece increased its defense spending to $8.4 billion in 2025, marking a 5.6% rise in real terms from the previous year, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The figure places Greece 34th globally in military...

The Second Trump Era: Has it Strengthened or Weakened Greece?

As the second Trump administration passes its mid-term mark in 2026, Greece finds itself walking a diplomatic tightrope. While its strategic military alliance with Washington has reached new heights, Athens remains resolutely committed to the European Union and the...

Greece Among Allies Poised to Benefit From Trump NATO Plan

Greece is among the NATO allies that could stand to benefit from a plan under consideration by the Trump administration to redistribute US forces within the alliance, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to the report, the Trump...

Trump Suggests US Considers Leaving ‘Paper Tiger’ NATO

In an explosive interview with The Telegraph, US President Donald Trump has revealed he is seriously considering withdrawing the United States from NATO. The President described the North Atlantic Alliance as a "paper tiger" after member states declined his call...

Greece Rejects Involvement in Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump’s NATO Warnings

Greece has formally clarified its military position in the Middle East, stating it has no intention of expanding its naval presence into the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes as a direct response to heightened pressure from Washington and...