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France Investigates Rape Allegations Against Chrysoula Zacharopoulou

France is opening an investigation into two rape allegations made against Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, French Secretary of State for Development and the Francophonie. Zacharopoulou, 46, who was born in Sparta, Greece, is a gynecologist and politician for French President Macron's center...

Paris Says EEZs Not Part of Greece-France Defense Deal

The military agreement between Greece and France does not cover Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), according to a statement issued by the French Ministry of Defense on Friday. The deal, signed last month, provides for a mutual defense clause which includes...

Security Analyst: Greece, Cyprus Should Offer Naval Bases to France

The Greece-France security agreement signed last week should lead to the establishment of French naval bases in Greece and Cyprus, a security analyst says. Dr. Ioannis Mazis believes that extending military collaboration with France will make Greece safer. Dr. Mazis,...

AUKUS Undermines NATO, Brings France Closer to Greece, Cyprus

A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS, which has drawn France closer to Greece and Cyprus, and widened its divide with Turkey. By Konstantinos Apostolou-Katsaros A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS. Although...

“Weapons Too Expensive”: Defense Analyst on Greece-France Deal

Last week's defense agreement between Athens and Paris is the biggest defense deal Greece has had in this century. In an exclusive interview with Greek Reporter, diplomatic - defense and Geo-strategic analyst Athanasios Drougos is offering his assessment of...

The Entire France-Greece Defense and Security Agreement

Greece and France sealed a new defense and security agreement on Tuesday, which included a deal for the sale of three frigates, with the option for a fourth. At the signing ceremony in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron said the...

France Suspends Thousands of Unvaccinated Health Workers

France has suspended thousands of hospital, care home and health center workers after they refused to meet the country's rules requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. Oliver Veran, the Health Minister of France, told French radio that the suspended workers would be unpaid,...

Greece Joins Egypt, UAE, France and Cyprus for Military Drills in the Med

Greek military forces joined forces from Egypt and Cyprus on Tuesday for a naval and aerial drill that will last for several days in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Egypt. The forces participating in the “Medusa 10” exercise...

Archbishop Ieronymos on Shooting of Greek Priest in France : "This Horror is Beyond Logic"

"This horror is beyond logic. A religion to arm the hands of terrorists blinded by hatred," said Archbishop of Athens and All of Greece, Ieronymos on Saturday, following the shooting of a Greek priest in Lyon, France. Father Nikolaos Kakavelakis,...

Greek PM Expresses Solidarity with France After Erdogan's Insults

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed on Sunday his solidarity with French President Emmanuel Macron, who was recently at the receiving end of insults by his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "Personal insults against President Macron and hate speech targeting France...

France and Germany Give Turkey One Week to Halt Provocations

France and Germany accused Turkey on Thursday of continuing to provoke the European Union with its actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, and gave it one week to clarify its positions, Reuters reports. “It’s clear to us that Turkey is permanently...