While the plan signals Greece’s commitment to military modernization, critics might question whether such heavy spending prioritizes defense over social needs, especially post-austerity, and how it might escalate tensions with Turkey rather than foster dialogue.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will host his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in discussions set to begin at 13:30 local time
The article makes specific reference to the pivotal role that Greece and Cyprus will play as a “link” connecting these remote regions to the European Union through a “maritime corridor.”
He reassured that the likelihood of a significant earthquake, specifically a magnitude 6 event, is decreasing. This reduction is attributed to the high frequency of smaller earthquakes, with Santorini experiencing over a thousand minor quakes in a single day, which has effectively released seismic energy from the area.
The initiative, spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), aims to reflect Turkey’s perceived shift in geopolitical alignment away from Western alliances and towards U.S. adversaries.
Today (Friday): The weather will be generally clear throughout Greece, with some light cloud cover expected in the western regions from the afternoon onwards. Winds in the Aegean will come from the north at 5-6 Beaufort, while in other parts of the country, winds will be variable, ranging from 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 17-20°C in most areas, and up to 22°C in some inland regions.
