Contestants from around the world are arriving in Puerto Rico as preparations begin for Miss Universe 2026, with Greece’s representative Olivia Vasilopoulos among the delegates preparing to compete for the international crown. The 75th edition of the pageant, billed as the Diamond anniversary competition, will take place in San Juan, where the grand finale is …
Four suspected members of smuggling rings have been arrested over the weekend near Greece’s northeastern land border with Turkey, driving vehicles crammed with migrants west. Source link
Greece has inaugurated a new Space Operations Command as part of a defence modernisation programme aimed at strengthening the country’s independent satellite intelligence and communications capabilities. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced the establishment of the Space Operations Command (SOC), which will operate under the Hellenic Air Force. The new command will focus on satellite communications, …
A blast at a steel and iron manufacturing plant in western Turkey on Monday killed 16 people, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after a cabinet meeting. Source link
A bomb threat targeting the passenger ferry Blue Star 1 triggered an emergency response at the port of Piraeus, forcing the evacuation of 875 passengers. According to initial reports, all passengers disembarked while Coast Guard officers began inspecting the vessel for a possible explosive device. A specially trained explosives detection dog was assisting authorities in …
People on e-scooters accounted for one in three fines imposed nationwide over the past seven days on riders not wearing crash helmets, authorities said Monday, as a dogged road safety campaign entered its 71st week. Source link
Initial toxicology findings point to the anaesthetic drug propofol as the main cause of death, with investigators examining whether other substances may have contributed. Propofol appears to have been the primary cause of death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, according to preliminary findings from a quantitative toxicological examination conducted in Thessaloniki. The results, completed …
The delivery of 742 new vehicles and pieces of equipment to the Fire Service has been completed under the AIGIS national civil protection program. Source link
The Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and Hellenic Cables have signed a contract for the supply and installation of submarine and underground power cables for the Corinth-Kos electricity interconnection. Source link
Sydney’s Greek Australian DJ Jonnie Stamos flies to London to represent Australia at the 2026 DMC World DJ Championships, held on 13 and 14 November. Stamos, who competes as Jonnie S, won the Open title at the Australian DMC DJ Championships on Sunday 11 October. All three judges ranked him first at the National Final …