Demonstrators hurl fireworks at Albanian government buildings Police tried to disperse opposition protesters in the capital Tirana using water cannons and tear gas, as demonstrators seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama hurled fireworks and Molotov cocktails
4 day agoThe USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, on Monday returned to a naval base in Crete, an AFP photographer said
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 1 km SSW of Zacháro, Greece
Slovenia’s PM Robert Golob has urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to investigate accusations that Israeli spy firm Black Cube interfered in the country’s election campaign, according to a letter Politico obtained
New boatload of migrants reaches Crete from Libya
The protest column in Novi Sad reaches the City Assembly, where a session will begin at 10 a.m. to decide on the seizure of premises from the Academy of Arts. Students have called on citizens to make noise during the session, and there are no uniformed police in front of the Assembly.
The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port at Souda Bay, Crete after a fire on board, U.S. officials told Reuters
1 week agoAs a result of the night attack in the south of the Odesa region, energy power, industrial and port infrastructure facilities were damaged, the regional administration reported. The territories of enterprises and some equipment were damaged. Fires broke out in the areas, which were quickly extinguished by rescuers. There were no deaths or injuries. Power outages are observed in some settlements
The Russian strike on the Novodniestrovsk hydroelectric power station caused an oil leak into the Dniester River, - Moldovan President Sandu said. This threatens Moldova's water supply. The country is currently taking measures to protect the population.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 50 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece
2 week agoU.S. lawmakers warn Trump administration that Kosovo troop withdrawal could 'destabilize' Balkans. Bipartisan group of senators and representatives tell Sec Rubio that reducing 500-strong peacekeeping force would embolden nationalist agendas and cede ground to Russia
Athens dismisses latest Turkish protests over Karpathos missile deployment
The Turkish government has issued a new protest over Greece’s deployment of air defense missiles to a small southeastern Aegean Sea island to counter the threat of Iranian retaliation amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. In a statement Thursday, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said the island of Karpathos, where Greece has sent the Patriot missile system, ought to be demilitarized under the international treaty ceding it to Greece after World War II.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 15 km SE of Anthiró, Greece
Protesters in North Mitrovica ask authorities – "Why are you silent"
"Those you fear have abandoned you": Protest by students and professors in Kosovska Mitrovica
Students and professors to protest tomorrow in Kosovska Mitrovica, citizens invited to join them
British Royal Navy: The warship HMS Dragon has just left Portsmouth harbor bound for Cyprus
“This war, I think, will certainly last, for several days, perhaps several weeks. I do not think that we can achieve profound regime change through airstrikes alone,” says French President Emmanuel Macron
Macron: The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its naval air group are now close to Cyprus.
2 week agoTurkey’s Defense Ministry says it has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus.
Reuters: Türkiye will deploy six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus.
A source in the Turkish Ministry of Defense: Ankara is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus.
Sirens sound at British base Akrotiri in Cyprus
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 162 km SSW of Kaş, Turkey
Kosovo's Presidential election falls short of the 2/3 quorum and has been postponed, despite a Constitutional Court ruling that all MPs are obligated to participate. The matter will likely land before the Constitutional Court again
The UK Ministry of Defence confirms that the Shahed-like drone that targeted RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus at midnight on March 2 was not launched from Iran.
3 week agoPolice raid phone scam call center in Athens, arrest 6
Leaders of France, Italy, and Greece agree to work together to guarantee free transit in the Red Sea - Statement
Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days, Italy Defence Minister told parliament
