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Russian Jet Brings Down US Drone Over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet brought down a US drone, causing it to crash into the Black Sea, the American military said on Tuesday.
It says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets tried...
Europe
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday he is resigning, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain’s government.
In a statement at Downing Street Johnson said that he would stay as PM until his...
Europe
Possible Bones of John The Baptist Discovered in Bulgaria
A team of researchers believe a knuckle bone found buried beneath a Bulgarian church may belong to John the Baptist, the New Testament prophet who heralded the ministry of Jesus.
The archaeologists from Oxford University were surprised that the bones...
Europe
John Varvatos Presents Fall/Winter 2012 Collection At Milan Fashion Week
Award-winning menswear designer John Varvatos has presented his new collection for Fall/Winter 2012 at Milan Fashion Week in Italy.
In comparison to last year’s romantic vibe, the designer’s inspiration is now drawn from the urban rock style of NY, combining...
Europe
Saint John the Baptist Remains Located in Sozopol, Bulgaria
Bulgarian archeologists found the remains of Saint John the Baptist in the island “Saint John”, near the south cost of the Black Sea. That was announced by professor Kazimir Konstantinov who led the excavations.
The box that the archeologists found...
Archaeology
Greek Temple made of Cork Sells For 25,000 Pounds at Auction
A model of a Temple devoted to the Ancient Greek God, Poseidon, fashioned out of cork, has exceeded all expectations and been sold by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers for 25,000 pounds - about 50 times its guide price of...
Europe
The Greek Orthodox Monastery Thriving in Catholic Italy
A Greek Orthodox monastery, founded more than one thousand years ago is thriving just south of Rome, Italy in the epicenter of Catholicism.
Europe
Ukraine Dam: Tens of Thousands at Risk as Flood Peaks
About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding on both sides of the Dnipro River after the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam, officials in Ukraine say, with floodwaters expected to peak on Wednesday.
The prediction came after UN aid...
Europe
Video Captures Moment Russian Fighter Jet Crashes into US Drone
The US Air Force has released a video claiming to show a Russian jet intercepting a US drone and dumping fuel in its path over the Black Sea.
The American military said two Russian Su-27 jets intercepted the unmanned MQ-9...
Europe
Did the US Give Ukraine Intelligence to Sink Russia’s Moskva?
The US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink the Moskva, Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser, officials told NBC News.
Unnamed officials said Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing to the south of Odessa. The US said...
Europe
Greek FM Dendias Leads Mission to Odesa as City is Hit by Air Strikes
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited the strategic port of Odesa, Ukraine on Sunday as Russian forces have launched airstrikes at the city.
Dendias delivered humanitarian aid, met members of the Greek Diaspora and assessed the condition of premises inextricably...
Environment
Why the Mediterranean is One of the Saltiest Seas in the World
The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most storied and lovely bodies of water anywhere in the world -- and it is also one of the saltiest.
Europe
Turkey: “Sincerely Saddened” by Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Turkey affirmed Ukraine’s territorial integrity and is “sincerely saddened” by the Russian invasion, President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Thursday, as he tries to keep a balance between appearing to show respect for international law while showing deference to Russia,...
Diplomacy
Ukraine War: The Consequences for Greece and Turkey
The conflict in Ukraine will have important consequences for Greece, Turkey and the wider eastern Mediterranean region, says John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist in an exclusive interview with Greek Reporter.
In the third part of the...
Europe
Ukraine Crisis: The Critical Role of US Bases in Greece
US military bases in Greece, and in particular the naval base at Souda, Crete are of critical importance for intelligence gathering as tensions escalate over Ukraine notes John Sitilides, a government affairs and geopolitical risk specialist in an exclusive...