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From Libya to Gavdos and Crete, the unseen side of migration: “I paid to leave; I don’t want to go back—they’ll put me in jail”
The new mission by Medusa of protothema.gr does not simply document the boats leaving Libya. It traces the people, the trafficking networks, the root causes, and the political responsibilities behind a migration route that has now become firmly established, directly linking the Libyan coast with Gavdos and Crete


New €4.2 billion defense procurement program: “Achilles’ Shield,” Greece’s version of the Iron Dome, featuring three Israeli anti-aircraft systems, drones, satellites, and night-vision goggles
Eleven programmes strengthen the country against Erdoğan’s threats and transform Greece’s defence doctrine. What the balance of military power in the Aegean will look like in three years – The deployment and role of each weapons system – Full operational autonomy and network-centric integration with Patriot and HAWK systems – Possible gradual retirement of the S-300

He accidentally sent money to a friend, got it back, but was “charged” a gift tax: Why the refund doesn’t eliminate the tax liability
Greece's Dispute Resolution Directorate (DED) clarifies that returning the money does not eliminate the tax. To cancel the transaction, a court ruling is required, while the tax liability arises the moment the funds are transferred

Why Mitsotakis is heading for elections in 2027: Consolidating voters and wearing down his opponents
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is said to have already made the final decision to serve out New Democracy's full second term, despite expectations that the coming autumn and winter will present significant political challenges.
Pentagon revises Iran war casualty toll: 18 U.S. troops killed, 624 wounded
More than 140 additional wounded troops have been added to the official count, while the four soldiers killed in Iranian strikes have been reinstated to the casualty lists, raising new questions about the transparency of the data

Oil prices plunge as tensions between the US and Iran ease
Markets see a window for renewed talks after a second consecutive night without new US strikes on Iran or Iranian retaliation

Marc Poll: Final survey before the summer break – New Democracy steady above 30%, Tsipras ahead of PASOK, Karystianou slips sharply
Mitsotakis maintains a clear lead as preferred prime minister. The parties that fail to enter Parliament will reshape the parliamentary balance and largely determine whether a single-party majority is possible. Undecided voters remain a crucial factor

Mount Olympus added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
The decision constitutes a significant international recognition of the exceptional natural, ecological, and cultural value of the "Mountain of the Gods," while also strengthening prospects for its protection and promotion

Mitsotakis: Extra reduction in diesel fuel for August by another 10 cents per litre, total discount reaches 15 cents
The established Sunday post by the Prime Minister on social media

ESM: Greece passed the public debt “stress test”; a reduction is projected over the next decade even under the adverse scenario
The report by the European Stability Mechanism projects an increase in debt in the rest of the euro area countries by 2035, while for Greece the downward trend continues

The new national water policy: More than 900 water supply and sewerage projects across Greece
The aim of the projects is to address the consequences of water scarcity and climate change and to ensure citizens’ access to safe, sufficient, and high-quality water


