Syrian authorities say they have foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of weapons, missiles and drones from Iraq through the Al-Tanf border crossing. Officials said the cache was concealed inside a fuel tanker. “The shipment appeared ‌destined for Hezbollah.”

Ten identified genocide victims were laid to rest at the Srebrenica Memorial Centre on Saturday 11 July, 2026. 11 July marks the anniversary of the genocide committed in and around the town of #Srebrenica, Bosnia in 1995.

A surreal moment in the coverage of the #Ryanair incident. A Greek TV news anchor was digitally inserted into a recreation of the aircraft cabin to narrate how a passenger was partially pulled toward the opening after a cabin window shattered.

The death toll in #Kyiv from the latest large-scale Russian attack has reached 19 people. “During the night, rescuers recovered the bodies of a 12-year-old boy and his mother from beneath the rubble” – Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near the Tourism Ministry in #Damascus, wounding 18 people. Surveillance video captures the detonation of the second explosive device hidden in a trash bin. The first bomb was hidden in a car. French President was visiting Damascus at the time.

The death toll from the Russian overnight attack on #Kyiv on 6 July has risen to 15, according to the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that an entire family was killed in the overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.

Reports from several outlets indicate Hamas is preparing to dissolve its de facto governing body in Gaza to pave the way for a Palestinian technocratic administration. The reported move would transfer civilian governance while leaving unresolved the question of Hamas’ armed wing and disarmament.

Monaco authorities have identified 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska as the suspect in the June 29 bombing that seriously injured three people. The attack reportedly targeted Ukraine-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev. 📸 Handout Interpol/afp

Authorities have recovered two bodies after a fire broke out in Derveni, north of Thessaloniki, on Tuesday. Video shows the blaze after 3 p.m.

A Bell 214 B firefighting helicopter crashed while scooping water during operations on a wildfire in Greece. Both crew members are reported safe and in good condition. The incident was captured on video.

Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her team were sentenced to 74 lashes and banned from their work over an audience-free online concert, while others like Arman Shadivand have already endured flogging. Silence, it seems, is the only song the oppressive regime of Iran approves of.

Authorities dismantled a fake document ring in Athens that generated €200K+ supplying forged passports, IDs, visas & residence permits for illegal migration across the EU. Over 300 counterfeit documents were seized, and 2 suspects are in custody.

The Athens Public Prosecutor has filed felony charges against a 37-year-old Palestinian alleged to be a member of Hamas. He is facing four serious felony charges related to terrorism.

Preparations for Panama's President José Raúl Mulino wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens on Tuesday. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Yesterday in Athens, I heard a Ukrainian woman speak about her husband, who spent 39 months as a prisoner of war. At the end, she held a black and white flag. Black for those who died in captivity. White for the hope that the rest will come home. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Greek Deputy Defense Minister on Friday 15 May: “The USV was carrying a significantly smaller explosive payload than what was initially reported in the media - roughly one fifth of the amount claimed. The unmanned vessel is of Ukrainian origin.” Initial reports said payload was between 200-300kg.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arriving at the Hellenic Parliament in Athens. 🎥 Daphne Tolis

A cargo ship carrying approximately 8,000 tons of soda from Albania to Ukraine sank in the sea north of the island of Andros on Wednesday. All nine crew members (8 Turkish nationals, 1 Azerbaijani) on board were rescued by the Greek Coastguard.

When a Russian FPV drone was heading straight toward his younger siblings, the 12-year old boy didn’t freeze. He noticed the fiber-optic control wire trailing behind it and made a split-second decision to cut it, forcing the drone to crash before it could reach them.

“We show Europe true Iran” whereas “the western media painted Iran through a lens of fear & bias ignoring the voice of its people”. Meanwhile the people are killed, executed, detained,. In 2022 Mahsa Amini, 22, detained and died in state custody, 551 protesters killed in 2024 by security forces.

An 89-year-old man carried out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, injuring five people. He used a shotgun, which he abandoned at the scene of the second attack. Police later arrested him in Patras, where he was found carrying a revolver.

Macron lands in Athens for high-stakes talks with PM Mitsotakis on defense pact renewal, deeper economic ties, and a push for stronger EU security amid rising geopolitical tensions. The France–Greece alliance is tightening. 📸 Daphne Tolis

Eight children have been killed in a mass shooting that took place at multiple residences in #Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims ranging in age from one to about 14 years old. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.

A 43-year-old woman from Germany, who was visiting Corinth with her family, was killed when a balcony collapsed, fatally striking her and injuring her 10-year-old child. The building, which had been abandoned, was undergoing renovation work. The contractor has been arrested.

Saharan dust disrupts flights at Heraklion’s “Nikos Kazantzakis” Airport in Crete. Visibility has plunged to just 600 meters forcing at least three international flights to abort landings, according to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.

Greek feline entrepreneur conducts snack acquisition negotiations.

Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to March 29, 2026 have reached approximately 1,295,830 personnel, including 1,360 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.

Legendary singer Marinella has died at 87. Born Kyriaki Papadopoulou in Thessaloniki in 1938, she became one of Greece’s most beloved voices, touching generations at home and beyond. She also made history as Greece’s first Eurovision representative in 1974.

A Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured. Colombia’s defence minister described the crash as “a tragic accident,” urging people to avoid speculation while the cause remains under investigation.

Iran executed 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi. Authorities say he, Mehdi Ghasemi, and Saeed Davoudi killed 2 police officers during the January protests. Rights groups report a sharp rise in executions in Iran in early 2026, amid a crackdown that has killed thousands.