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Guilfoyle pledges to focus on defense and energy as US ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Greece, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that her top priorities during her tenure will be defense and energy cooperation. Once the committee approves Guilfoyle’s...

Trump claimed victory against the Houthis in fight over Red Sea shipping. Now they are sinking tankers again
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Ferne McCann turns heads in a plunging backless dress as she shares stunning sunset snaps during her Greek getaway
Ferne McCann looked sensational in a plunging backless crochet beach dress as she shared a series of sunset snaps on Instagram on Tuesday. The former TOWIE star, 34, is currently enjoying a getaway in Greece with her fiancé Lorrie Haines, and her...

Chainalysis Reactor powers first crypto seizure in Greece after $1.5b Bybit hack
When a suspicious transaction flashed across their screens, Greek investigators knew they had a shot at history. Months after North Korea’s Lazarus Group looted Bybit for $1.5 billion, a digital breadcrumb led to Greece’s first-ever crypto...

Ivey awards $400K to support new French Mill Crossing development in Athens
Published 7:45 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 A $400K Community Development Block Grant has been awarded for the French Mill Crossing project at U.S. 72 and Mooresville Road. Photo courtesy City of Athens Retail growth on Athens’ east side is getting...

Gas exports and domestic demand increase in Greece
The Greek transmission system operator, DESFA, has published natural gas demand data for the first half of 2025. According to the report, domestic consumption increased by 12.38 per cent, reaching 34.59 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 30.78 TWh...

Azerbaijani Minister Calls Nation's Gas Potential Europe's Energy Security Surety (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, addressed the ministerial session at the 9th OPEC International Seminar themed“Oil Markets: Energy Security, Growth and Prosperity,” Trend...

Houthis Launch Deadly Back-to-Back Strikes on Red Sea Shipping
Two Liberian-flagged cargo ships attacked in 48 hours as rebel escalation kills three crew and sinks vessel. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Two deadly maritime assaults in two days have shattered the fragile calm in the Red Sea, as Houthi forces...

Four dead and 15 missing after Greek ship sunk in Red Sea
Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea, while 15 were still missing from the second of two ships sunk in attacks claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia. Four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C cargo ship were killed...

Kimberly Guilfoyle gets support of ex Don Jr.'s son during Senate hearing to become Trump's Greek 'belle'
President Donald Trump's 16-year-old grandson came out to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to support Kimberly Guilfoyle, 56, during her confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Greece. Donald Trump III – son of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump –...

Ancient Greek drama coming to the stage in English
The summertime is peak season for ancient Greek theatre and the majority of performances present contemporary adaptations in Greek. One upcoming production this July will present Elektra from Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides at the Paphos...

Sustainable energy supply is impossible without investment, says Azerbaijani Energy Minister
Vienna, July 9, AZERTAC Parviz Shahbazov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, addressed the ministerial session titled “Oil Markets: Energy Security, Growth and Prosperity” at the 9th OPEC International Seminar. He spoke about Azerbaijan’s role in...

4 die as Greek ship attacked in Red Sea sinks
Rescuers pulled seven crew members alive from the Red Sea on Wednesday and were searching for 14 still missing from the second of two freighters sunk within two days by suspected Houthi attackers. Four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C cargo...

The 34th Annual Hermes Expo: Elevating Greek-American Enterprise, Culture, and Connection
The 34th Annual Hermes Expo reaffirmed its status as North America’s leading Greek-American trade and networking event, delivering a powerful day of connection, knowledge-sharing, and celebration at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey....

2,300-Year-Old Ancient Greek Tomb Unearthed in Romania
Archaeologists in Romania found a Greek tomb in Mangalia. Credits: Official Facebook page / National History Museum of Romania A team of archaeologists has uncovered a trove of jewelry in a large ancient Greek tomb, dating back to some 2,300 years...

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece Ambassadorship: Full Senate Hearing Statement
Video screenshot. Credit: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Embassy in Greece, is facing her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. With...

Greece Mulls Tough New Measures Amid Libya Migration Surge
The situation evokes memories of the 2015 migration crisis, when Greece became the primary entry point into the European Union. In response, the 2016 EU-Turkey deal was brokered in Brussels to reduce flows. Today, the government in Athens finds...
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7 Snacks With More Energy-Boosting Power Than a Cup of Coffee
Chugging coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up may seem like an easy way to get energy, but it can also leave you with a rough crash. Instead, try these snack combinations that will offer nutrition and fuel for your day. 1. Banana with Nut or Seed...

Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping prompts search for survivors
The Houthis have attacked multiple commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea since the end of 2023 [Nicolas Koutsokostas/NurPhoto via Getty Images] Rescuers launched a search Wednesday for survivors of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that came under...

Greece and Türkiye Deepen Tourism Ties, Target Cross-Border Connectivity
Greek Tourism Minister Anna Karamanli and her Turkish counterpart Nadir Alpaslan. Photo source: Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture Greece and Türkiye are taking steps to strengthen bilateral relations through tourism, signing a new...