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Europe
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...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Roots of the Names of Cities in Ukraine
Greeks reading the names of towns and cities in Ukraine in the news may wonder why places like Sevastopol, Simferopol, Mariupol, and Melitopol seem so familiar.
Just like many Greek place names, all of these Ukrainian cities feature the characteristic...
Greek News
Turkey Test-Fires Secretly Developed Ballistic Missile
Turkey reportedly test-fired a ballistic missile over the Black Sea on Tuesday, which, according to Turkish media reports, has a range of at least 560 km (350 miles).
A video of the launch of the missile dubbed Tayfun, which was...
Europe
China’s Plan for a Canal Trade Route from Greece to Europe
China is considering to build a canal trade route from Greece to Europe through the Balkans in order to expedite the shipping of goods
Europe
Moskva: The Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Has Sunk
Moskva, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet has sunk after being damaged by an explosion on Wednesday, Russia's defense ministry said on Thursday.
The ship, a symbol of Russia's military power, leading its naval assault on Ukraine was being...
Europe
Ukraine Claims to Have Struck the Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
Russia's defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that an explosion aboard Moskva, the flagship of the country's Black Sea Fleet, has "seriously damaged" the vessel.
The ministry's statement said: "The cruiser Moskva's ammunition has detonated as a result of a fire...
Diplomacy
Turkey Bars Warships From Black Sea Straits Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Turkey barred warships from passing through key straits in the Black Sea in a bid to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Monday.
The move came after Ukraine asked Turkey to activate a 90-year-old international pact that can be used to...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Heritage Uncovered at the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria
Ancient Greek heritage from six centuries before Christ has been uncovered by archaeologists exploring the ancient Hellenic colony of Apollonia Pontica in modern-day Bulgaria.
According to the Archaeology in Bulgaria news site, the dig has uncovered the well-preserved remains of...
Environment
Toxic ‘Sea Snot’ Reappears in Marmara Sea, Turkey
The toxic sea snot in Marmara Sea, Turkey has reappeared with experts and fishermen worrying of seafood contamination
Europe
Greece Takes Part in NATO Exercise “Breeze 2021” in Black Sea
NATO ships from a host of nations, including Greece, are taking part in an exercise called "Breeze 2021" in the Black Sea.