Tasos Kokkinidis

Greece

Editor at Greek Reporter

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Greece Braces for First Major Heat Wave: Temperatures to Soar to 42°C

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Greece is preparing for its first significant heat wave of the summer, beginning today, Wednesday, June 25. It is expected to last for three days. Warm air masses originating from the African coasts will push temperatures to extreme highs, with the mercury anticipated to “climb” as high as 42C (108F) in several regions. Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatraphyllias confirmed that these warm air masses will affect Greece until Friday, June 27, marking the start of this summer’s initial heat wave.
Five-Month Void: Greece Still Awaits Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Greece continues to await the arrival of its next American Ambassador, Kimberly Guilfoyle, whose nomination by President Trump last December has yet to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The delay has left the U.S. Embassy in Athens without an Ambassador for the past five months, following the departure of George Tsunis on January 20, 2025, the day of Trump’s inauguration.
Greece's Viral Open-Air Cinema on Kimolos Where Films Meet the Aegean

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

In the heart of the Cyclades in Greece, the serene island of Kimolos is captivating audiences worldwide with its unique open-air cinema, “Cine Kalisperitis.” Far from conventional theaters, this mobile summer cinema organizes screenings in breathtaking natural landscapes, with recent videos of its coastal setting going viral across the internet.
NATO Allies Set to Agree Rise of Defense Spending; Where Does Greece Stand

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

NATO leaders are expected to commit to a significant increase in defense spending, potentially reaching 5 percent of their GDP at the Alliance’s Summit taking place in The Hague. This move comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s long-standing demands and reflects growing European anxieties over Russia’s increasingly aggressive posture following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Greece Uncovers Local Link to Massive $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Authorities in Greece have identified a local connection to one of the largest crypto heists in history, the staggering $1.5 billion Bybit platform theft that occurred in February 2024. An investigation by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority led to the freezing of a Greek user’s cryptocurrency wallet after it was found to have received a significant amount of Ethereum directly traceable to the illicit funds.
Two Major Antiquities Smuggling Rings Dismantled in Greece

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Police in Greece dismantled two sophisticated criminal organizations involved in large-scale antiquities smuggling. 39 suspects across Greece and Germany were arrested. This extensive operation involved collaboration with local police forces in Munich, Germany, and numerous Greek cities, including Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Agrinio, and Alexandroupoli, among others. The operation resulted in significant seizures, including 1,800 archaeological finds.
Trump Dismisses Intel Assessment on Limited Impact of Iran Strikes

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Donald Trump has blasted CNN and the New York Times, claiming they have teamed up to “demean one of the most successful military strikes in history”, and has declared Iran’s nuclear sites are “completely destroyed”. The US president also claimed in the post on his Truth Social platform that the two media organizations are “getting slammed by the public”.
Growing Concern Over Purple Jellyfish Outbreak in Greece

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

The Hellenic Biodiversity Observatory reports a significant and escalating outbreak of purple jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) across the coastal areas of central Greece, urging swimmers to exercise extreme caution. Initial assessments of the outbreak’s intensity in the Pagasitic Gulf and surrounding regions were underestimated due to low public reporting. The situation has since worsened, with the outbreak spreading faster than anticipated.
Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Holds

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

The current ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, seemingly bringing an end, for now, to what President Donald Trump dubbed “The 12-Day War” between the two nations. Meanwhile, Trump, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s leaders have all claimed that the pause in the conflict happened on their terms.
Chios Wildfire Reaches Sea; 2,500 Hectares Burn

3 days ago | greekreporter.com | Tasos Kokkinidis

Wednesday is seen as critical in the battle against the wildfire in Chios, as on Tuesday, the flames reached the sea. The Mayor of Chios Municipality Yannis Malafis, stressed on Tuesday evening that “ we continue to battle the wildfire. We cannot talk about a lull in the front. Things are still difficult.”As of Tuesday, efforts were focused on the area from Agios Georgios to Vessa-Lithi.