Greece

2022 - 8 - 9

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The US should mediate the maritime dispute between Turkey and ... (The Hill)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is pictured in Ankara, Turkey, on May 16, 2022. To help stabilize the eastern Mediterranean and challenge Russia, ...

International International Negotiating a maritime accord would help instill confidence between aggrieved parties and could lead to cooperation on important matters such as renewable energy, water scarcity, climate change and regional security. International Notably, the Biden administration is now mediating a maritime border dispute between Israel and Lebanon — countries that, like Turkey and Cyprus, do not have diplomatic relations and need externally-led arbitration. Some analysts rightfully point out that Turkey is unreliable, deceptive and cooperates with our adversaries, including Russia. The U.S. should leverage the tanking Turkish lira, the upcoming Turkish election, and Erdoğan’s pursuit of an F-16 deal, to attach concessions to any agreement that inures to Turkey’s benefit. Additionally, successfully brokered U.S.-sponsored talks would strengthen American ties to the region and help to restrain a recalcitrant Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Russia’s soft power initiatives aim to peel away U.S. allies such as Greece, Cyprus and Turkey — countries that are susceptible to Russian offers of investment, energy and tourism dollars. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expanding into the region, while Russia seeks to undermine U.S., EU and NATO objectives in this theater. Turkey’s maritime deal with the Libyan government that largely ignores legal Greek and Cypriot claims is destabilizing the eastern Mediterranean, as are Greek actions such as militarizing Aegean islands close to Turkish shores. … As agreed to by Greece and Turkey, the special envoy shall also represent the United States in promoting mutual discussions between those countries concerning their differences on Aegean issues.” In late July, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, to reaffirm American support for Greece’s security in the face of mounting Turkish threats and an arms race that potentially could lead to open conflict.

FETÖ members swimming to Greece captured in Türkiye (Daily Sabah)

The Turkish coast guard intercepted two men who tried to swim from Bodrum, a popular resort town in southwestern Türkiye, to Greece, on Tuesday. Two men...

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Beaming Julia Bradbury, 52, dons a yellow bikini while soaking up ... (Daily Mail)

The TV presenter, 52, oozed confidence on Tuesday as she soaked up the sun during a family holiday in Greece.

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Greece overcomes Spain behind monster Giannis Antetokounmpo's ... (Basketnews.com)

Greek national team started their preparation games cycle with a victory over the Spanish national team behind 31 points from their star Giannis ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo started the third quarter strongly by scoring 7 points in a span of just over three minutes. It was Lorenzo Brown's, who was recently naturalized, debut with the Spanish national team. Birzuela scored all of his 8 points in the third quarter.

Giannis Antetokounmpo with 31 points and 10 rebounds in prep win ... (Eurohoops)

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to Athens and proved unstoppable in the first prep game of the Greek national team against Spain.

And of course, the Greek national team in front of 15.000 fans got an easy 86-70 win. Willy Hernangomez scored 15 points for Spain, which was also missing Sergio Llull. However, it was all about the Greek Freak who registered a career-high with the Greek NT. With him taking control of the game from the first moment, Greece started the contest with a 31-13 first quarter, led by 20 (46-26) and by 15 at halftime (50-35).

Giannis Antetokounmpo With 31 Points And 10 Rebounds In Trial ... (Greek City Times)

Greek national team started their trial games cycle with a victory over the Spanish national team behind 31 points from their star Giannis Antetokounmpo in.

How Greece became Europe's worst place for press freedom (POLITICO.eu)

The country's financial crisis sapped media profits. Outlets grew more partisan. Critical reporting waned. Threats toward reporters rose.

“When the government is largely immune from media oversight, its reflexes are dulled and its incentive to misbehave increases,” he said. Then, in April, a network of journalists with Reporters United revealed the government had spied on reporter Thanasis Koukakis, who was working in part as a contributor for the Financial Times investigating money laundering and corruption. “The current government is using Syriza’s excesses as a cudgel with which to beat down any voices of criticism,” he said. Last November, journalist Stavros Malichudis realized from a leaked report that the government had spied on him. The mainstream media was seen as part of the elite that had brought the country to the economic brink. But the International Press Institute said those funds were directed disproportionately to media willing to uncritically repeat the government line. The report echoed the same concerns journalists and media rights groups have been expressing: rising violence against journalists, a deteriorating professional environment, possible political influence in public media. Syriza pledged to revamp the media sector as part of its efforts to upend entrenched political and business interests. The government tried to license TV broadcasters itself — taking the power away from an independent body. But Greece fell to the bottom of all European countries on the latest list. The Greek government insists the fears are vastly overblown. It’s a problem, they say, born during the Greek financial crisis, which destabilized the country, polarized its politics and sapped media outlets of the profits that helped them stay independent.