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Europe
Tucker Carlson to Interview Russia’s Putin
In a video posted on X, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he will soon interview Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Carlson said he wanted to go ahead with the interview because "Americans have a right to know...
Space
Russian Cosmonaut Breaks Record for Longest Time in Space
During his fifth space flight, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko broke the record for the most time spent in space, logging 878 days and 12 hours, or two-and-a-half-years.
The Russian space corporation Roscosmos announced on February 4th, that Oleg Kononenko, 59, had...
Greek news
NATO Launches Its Largest Defense Drills Since Cold War
More than 90,000 troops from the US, all thirty-one NATO nations, and Sweden are set to take part in the military organization's largest defense drills since the Cold War.
The US Navy dock landing ship Gunston Hall left port on...
Europe
United States of the Ionian Islands: The History of British Rule in Greece
The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country's history.
Military
Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Ukraine Border
A Russian military plane with 74 people on board crashed in the Belgorod region of Russia, near the border with Ukraine, on Wednesday. The region's governor said all those on board were killed.
The cause of the crash is unclear,...
Greek News
Greek-Owned Cargo Ship Hits a Russian Naval Mine in Ukraine
On Thursday morning, a Greek-owned cargo ship sailing under the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea struck a Russian naval mine while en route to Ismail in Ukraine.
The Incident: Ship Strikes Russian Naval Mine in Ukraine
The ship, named Vyssos,...
History
When the Byzantine Empire Fought the Vikings
The riches of the Byzantine Empire were coveted by many—from the Vikings in the northwest to the Arabs in the southeast. Constantinople was the Holy Grail.
The Vikings, who crossed the Baltic Sea and descended across Eastern Europe, were the...
Greek News
France Agrees to Extradite Greek-Born Russian Spy to the US
French law enforcement authorities have released their verdict concerning Nikos Bogonikolos’ spying case. The alleged Russian spy of Greek origin will be extradited to the United States.
Nikos Bogonikolos was arrested in Paris on May 9th for allegedly conspiring to...
Europe
Putin to Run for Fifth Term in Russia’s Presidency
Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that he will run in the 2024 presidential election, seeking and most likely winning a fifth term.
If elected, the 71-year-old will extend his 24-year leadership of Russia, albeit with an eight-year stint...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek City of Chersonesus in Crimea Founded 2,500 Years Ago
The UNESCO-listed city of Chersonesus (Greek: Χερσόνησος), located on the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula was an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500 years ago. Despite the fact that the area is now part of Russia following its...