Greek authorities said the 33-year-old asylum seeker has previously tried to set fires atop Mt. Egaleo, a low peak overlooking Athens from the west
Suspect, 29, accused of being mastermind of Adana-based drug smuggling network
The United States stresses the importance of maintaining calm in the Aegean and resolving disputes in accordance with international law, following a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.
Some of the areas of interest explored included possible collaboration on wind turbines in the Aegean Sea, further tourism cooperation following the visa express
No major developments are expected, as the aim of the meeting is to maintain positive diplomatic relations, but Greece is vigilant for any surprises from the Turkish leader.
Greek authorities are closely monitoring developments
"The decision of the Turkish authorities to start the operation of the Monastery of Chora as a Muslim Mosque constitutes a provocation to the international community", the Greek Foreign Ministry stated
European Council President Charles Michel replies to question by To Vima in an interview to a selected group of media to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement
Leros, Limnos, Kalymnos, Kastellorizo and Symi added to the list for Express visa, joining five bigger and more well-known destinations
Greek PM Mitsotakis efers to halt to provocations in the Aegean over the past 12 months, a curb on human trafficking and an express visa process for 10 islands
The verdant eastern Aegean island is among the closest to the opposite Asia Minor coast
However, today's meeting occurs amidst heightened tensions stemming from Ankara's objection to Greece's intent to establish undersea marine parks in the central Aegean and the Ionian Sea.
American analyst and former Pentagon official Michael Rubin talks with To Vima expressing his view that Iran’s direct strike on Israel crossed a significant red line, compelling Israel to retaliate in order to reaffirm its deterrence capabilities
The move comes amidst escalating tensions and concerns over Turkey's imposition of export restrictions on crucial materials to Israel
Greek PM arrived on the large east Aegean island to inaugurate a new highway and see an express visa program in practice
More than 20,000 Turkish tourists flocked to the eastern Aegean isles during a nine-day religious period in the neighboring country
The Mitsotakis government this month said it aims to designate an undersea marine park in the Aegean and Ionian Seas
A pilot program allowing 7-day express visas to be issued to Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 islands in the eastern Aegean began on April 1
The top Greek diplomat reiterated the need for the alliance to fully support Ukraine as the whole “architecture” of international security based on the strict adherence to international law and fidelity in upholding the principles of sovereignty and self-determination were at stake
If the election losses indeed cause a shift in Greek-Turkish relations, the first signs may appear today at NATO