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14/08/2025

Dekapentavgoustos, Dormition of the Theotokos

August 15, or Dekapentavgoustos, is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Calendar, as the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is celebrated. It is a national and religious holiday that marks the “falling asleep” repose or kimisis of Panagia, mother of Lord Jesus Christ. The ...

14/08/2025

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Spend August 15th in Chania

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Chania on August 15th to attend the Divine Liturgy for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary at the Holy Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Korakies, as announced by his Press Office.

14/08/2025

Achaia Wildfire Suspects Given Extension to Testify Until Sunday

14/08/2025

Giorgos Mazonakis Admitted to Public Psychiatric Clinic

Giorgos Mazonakis was admitted to a public psychiatric clinic early in the afternoon on Wednesday, August 14, where he is currently receiving treatment. The singer is expected, in the near future, to be transferred to a private clinic at the request of both himself and his family. It is noted that M...

14/08/2025

Republic of Cyprus Condemns Unlawful Detention of Citizens by Turkish Occupation Forces

The Republic of Cyprus strongly condemns the ongoing, unlawful, provocative, and inhumane detention of five Cypriot citizens by the Turkish military occupation forces. This unlawful act demonstrates the occupying regime’s complete disregard for justice and its deliberate use of abduction and hosta...

14/08/2025

Dendias in Tinos for Feast of the Dormition and Anniversary of “Elli” Torpedoing

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias attended celebrations in Tinos for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and the 85th anniversary of the torpedoing of the Greek cruiser Elli by an Italian submarine in 1940. The attack, which killed nine sailors during peacetime, marked a turning point in the ev...

14/08/2025

Kremlin Confirms Putin-Trump Summit in Alaska Tomorrow

Moscow, August 14, 2025 – The Kremlin announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. President Donald Trump for a one-on-one summit in Alaska on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 22:30 Moscow time (6:30 AM AKDT). The meeting will include only the two leaders and their interpreters,...

14/08/2025

Riot Police Prevent Protesters from Reaching Israeli Cruise Ship in Piraeus

Riot police in Piraeus blocked hundreds of demonstrators from approaching the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris, as protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza spread across Greece. The incident coincided with Israel’s announcement of a contentious new West Bank settlement, drawing condemnation from ...

14/08/2025

Frontlines of courage — Hellenic Red Cross ⛑️

📸: Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός - Hellenic Red Cross

14/08/2025

To the brave firefighters, volunteers, pilots, and all those on the frontlines battling Greece’s wildfires — thank you. Your courage, selflessness, and tireless efforts to protect lives, homes, animals and nature, embody the very spirit of heroism. You fight through the smoke and heat while the rest of us watch in awe and gratitude. May you stay safe, strong, and return home to your loved ones soon. 🇬🇷❤️🔥

📸: hellenicredcross

“The thoughts of all of us with the tireless volunteer Samaritans-Rescuers of the Greek Red Cross on all fiery fronts in the country who will give, for one more night, a tough battle with the flames. We thank you. Stay safe guys.” - Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός - Hellenic Red Cross

It is noted that social workers - psychologists of the Greek Red Cross will immediately provide psychological support and support to the residents who lost the efforts of a lifetime in the devastating fire.

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14/08/2025

UK Trade Envoy to Turkey Faces Calls to Resign After Visiting Northern Cyprus

The UK’s trade envoy to Turkey, Afzal Khan, is under scrutiny after visiting the DeFacto state of Northern Cyprus, prompting calls for his resignation. Critics say the visit violates UK policy and international agreements, raising diplomatic and legal concerns.