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Europe
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...
Greece
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...
Europe
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,...
Diplomacy
AUKUS Undermines NATO, Brings France Closer to Greece, Cyprus
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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...
Greece
“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...
Diplomacy
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...
Europe
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,...
Diplomacy
France Sends Rescuers, Firefighters, Tons of Equipment to Assist Greece
France is sending a large number of firefighters, rescuers, and a massive load of equipment to Greece.
Europe
Transavia Airlines to Add France-Greece Flights this Summer
Transavia Airlines will increase the number of flights they fulfil between France and Greece for the summer of 2021, the CEO said on Monday.
Greece
Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France in Annual Joint Military Exercises
The nations of Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France are now taking part in their annual joint military exercises called "Noble Dina."
Celebrities
Stanley Johnson, British PM’s Father, Chooses France for Citizenship
Stanley Johnson, the father of British PM Boris Johnson, announced on Thursday he is applying for French citizenship.
Greece
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...
Crime
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,...
Diplomacy
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...
Diplomacy
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...