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Cyprus Will Fully Implement Energy Plans: Defense Minister

In an interview with the state-run Cyprus News Agency, the country's Defense Minister Savvas Angelides expressed his view that, following the correct steps without provoking disputes, the country's energy plans will be fully realized. At the same time, he called...

Kammenos and U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to Meet This Week in Washington DC

This coming Thursday or Friday Greece's Defense Minister, Panos Kammenos, will hold a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in Washington, DC. The meeting not only coincides with the national Greek holiday of March 25, but also...

Supreme Court Prosecutor Koutzamani: Independence, Prestige of Justice System Under Attack

On Thursday Surpeme Court prosecutor, Efterpi Koutzamani underscored that there are opposing factors to the best interest of the country's justice system. According to ekathimerini.com, the outspoken prosecutor relayed her concerns last Thursday in a written statement on her last day of...

U.S. Defense Secretary Cancels Meeting with Greek Counterpart

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos was snubbed by his U.S. counterpart Ashton Carter and Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work on his visit to the United States. The U.S. Defense Secretary cancelled the meeting over the weekend, claiming he...

Leader of Greek Party Probed for €6 Million in Defense Kickbacks

Leader of People's Orthodox Party (LAOS) Giorgos Karatzaferis is facing serious charges of money laundering and receiving kickbacks from arms supplies during the tenure of Akis Tsochatzopoulos as Defense Minister. Karatzaferis is facing three felony charges if the probe conducted...

Three Men Killed During Military Exercise in Volos, Central Greece

Three men were killed during a mortar firing exercise at a range in Volos, central Greece earlier today. According to sources, two of the men were professional soldiers and the third was a draftee. A second lieutenant was also injured...