Earlier, Theodora Tzakri had hinted at these developments, stating she would attend the announcement of former SYRIZA’s President, Stefanos Kasselakis' new party on Saturday.
The initial statement issued by the Ukraine Embassy cited "an abundance of caution," advising embassy staff to shelter in place and urging US citizens to be ready to do the same in case of air alerts.
Leftist SYRIZA has been plagued by splintering, defections and a collapse in terms of voter approval ratings since the 2023 general election
Amid intensifying conflict, reports suggest Russia may be exploring a ceasefire agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump.
Both the soaring inflation and the low wages mean Greek workers are struggling to make ends meet
Earlier, the U.S. had announced the closure of its embassy in Kyiv following intelligence about a major Russian airstrike on Ukraine.
In another development, a U.S. official confirmed that Biden had approved the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. These weapons are intended to slow Russian advances, particularly in eastern Ukraine.
"Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place" the Embassy wrote in a statement
The letter comes in response to reports that senior Hamas leaders have relocated from Qatar to Turkey, with plans to establish a new headquarters there.
According to Reuters, since the start of the war, Ukraine's population has decline by a quarter, with 6 million citizens seeking refuge abroad and thousands more civilians having been killed.
The revised doctrine, according to Reuters, identifies scenarios involving conventional missiles, drones, or other aircraft as potential triggers for nuclear retaliation.
According to Reuters, Romania and Bulgaria, both members of the European Union and NATO, partially joined the 29-nation Schengen zone in March 2024, with access granted by air and sea.
Antonis Samaras’ ousting highlights New Democracy’s ongoing identity crisis
Greece’s top prosecutor has ordered a probe into missing CCTV footage amid allegations of tampering in the deadly tempi Train crash
He further announced that Greece plans to make an early repayment of five billion euros in previous bailout loans by 2025
According to Reuters, negotiators in Rio reached a tentative agreement early Sunday to include voluntary contributions from developing nations in the G20’s climate finance plan
Recent public opinion polls have revealed a shifting political landscape in Greece, with the center-left PASOK party gaining momentum.
"In my view it would not be a good idea if there were talks between the American and Russian presidents and the leader of an important European country was not also doing so," Scholz said.
Israeli strikes leave dozens dead in Gaza's northern town, while sudden attack in central Beirut reportedly kills Mohammad Afif, head of Hezbollah's media relations
Perennial EU candidate Turkey has repeatedly issued threats and engaged in saber-rattling to prevent action on the Maritime Spatial Plan