Greece Optimistic About Parthenon Marbles Following Mitsotakis-Starmer Meeting

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, visited Moscow in a significant official visit, marking the first visit of a Vatican representative of such stature to Russia in five years. On August 25, he engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, advisor to the Russian president Yuri Ushakov, a

Greece has valued the deal at €3.035 billion, with 19 Greek companies already participating, contributing over €750 million, and plans to establish a domestic production base for equipment exports. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stated that Greece will be “the first country in the European Union to adopt a similar system.”
The deal strengthens the rapidly growing security partnership between Greec

Xeraco, Spain, 30 August (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will undergo surgery after a heavy crash forced him to abandon the Vuelta a España while leading the race. The Tadej Pogacar surgery will treat a displaced left collarbone fracture, while doctors are also monitoring a concussion and stable C7 cervical fracture.
Pogacar crashed with more than 3

Scrutiny on Russian strike responsibility and Ukraine’s ammunition storage near homes after 38 fatalities
At least 38 people have died and 52 are injured following a Russian drone attack causing secondary blasts at a military warehouse in Myla, west of Kyiv. Emergency teams continue to manage the aftermath as Ukrainian investigators probe both the assault and the decision to store ammunition clo

Iceland has rejected restarting EU membership talks in a weekend referendum. Despite hopes that global tensions might influence voters, the fear of losing control over fishing quotas was decisive. Nick and Zoya discuss the implications for EU enlargement ambitions.
Defense and foreign ministers are set to meet in Ireland to discuss Russia sanctions, support for Ukraine, and EU diplomatic arm refor

Xeraco, Spain, 30 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Tadej Pogacar requires surgery after a serious crash forced him out of the Vuelta a España while leading the race. The Pogacar Vuelta crash left the Slovenian with a displaced left collarbone fracture, concussion, a stable C7 cervical fracture and multiple abrasions.
The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider crashed during Saturday’s 171km stage eight from

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Ghent, Belgium, 30 August (Eurotoday) – KAA Gent defeated Club Brugge 2-1 in the Slag om Vlaanderen on Sunday, with 18-year-old Ibrahima Cissé scoring a late winner after the visitors were reduced to ten men. The KAA Gent vs Club Brugge result maintained Gent’s perfect league start while handing the defending champions their first points loss of the campaign.
The hosts took the lead at the Plane

In an interview with WELT, former Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discusses his perspective on the differences between the U.S. and Europe and suggests what could be crucial for maintaining Donald Trump’s support.

Ghent, Belgium, 30 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – KAA Gent defeated Club Brugge 2-1 in the Slag om Vlaanderen on Sunday after a Carlos Forbs red card left the Belgian champions playing with ten men for the final 20 minutes at the Planet Group Arena.
Josué Vergara put Gent ahead in the 39th minute, finishing a move created by Tiago Araújo. Club responded almost immediately, with captain Hans Vana