Shared Asylum System Shapes 2027 Support Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus will remain eligible for support under a shared European Union asylum system in 2027, according to a report released by the European Commission. Irregular arrivals across the bloc fell during the assessment period, but the Commission found that the four Mediterranean nations still face … Read more
Kimberly Guilfoyle was ousted as United States ambassador to Greece on Tuesday after the White House announced that President Donald Trump had asked for her resignation following reports of financial misconduct and potential conflicts of interest, according to The Irish Times. New press secretary Katie Zacharia stated during her first press briefing that the administration … Read more
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., allegedly asked a Trump donor to wire $100,000 to pay off her American Express credit card bill in exchange for access to the Trump administration ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing in July 2025. Did You Know? Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation … Read more
European Union member states maintain targeted national exemptions from European Union law ranging from Danish holiday home restrictions to a Swedish pouch tobacco carve-out. These country-specific arrangements protect cultural traditions and regional economies despite EU single market rules. Denmark Protects Countryside Holiday Homes With Sommerhus Exemption Denmark restricts non-residents from purchasing rural second homes, known … Read more
More than a thousand years after his death, the remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Sofia aboard a military aircraft escorted by air force fighter jets on Saturday, October 3, 2026, marking the conclusion of decades of negotiations between Bulgaria and Greece, aljazeera.com reported. Thousands of citizens gathered in a central public square … Read more
A British holidaymaker was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a silver-cheeked toadfish while swimming in the waters off Kalamaki in Zante, according to port authority sources. Hospital Treatment Following Zante Swimming Incident The unidentified British woman sought urgent treatment at a private clinic following the painful bite off the Greek holiday hotspot. While … Read more
Greek Air Force Jet Crashes During Tanagra Air Show, Killing Two Pilots According to the Associated Press, a Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at the Athens Flying Week air show on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The twin-seat aircraft went down north of Athens at Tanagra Air Force Base, … Read more
Record-breaking summer tourism and climbing temperatures at historical landmarks like the Athens Acropolis are driving a surge in sun protection sales, with visitors and locals turning to outdoor kiosks and traditional workshops for immediate relief. According to the Associated Press, the Acropolis drew about 4.6 million visitors in 2025 during mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit) conditions, … Read more
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report confirms that an engine fan-blade-out failure on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 10, 2026, caused debris to shatter a cabin window. The resulting loss of cabin pressure partially sucked a 61-year-old passenger out of the Boeing 737-800, who was subsequently pulled back into the … Read more
Europe is facing a severe wildfire crisis as record-breaking heat and prolonged drought conditions impact multiple nations. According to the European Union’s Copernicus climate service, the continent is warming at more than twice the global average since the 1980s. This rapid heating has turned vegetation into highly combustible fuel, resulting in blazes in France, Greece, … Read more