The European Commission announced on June 9 that Meta must allow rival AI chatbots to use WhatsApp's Business Application Programming Interface (API) free of charge]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112226/meta-told-to-give-competing-ai-chatbots-whatsapp-access 279112226 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:18:50 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112226/meta-told-to-give-competing-ai-chatbots-whatsapp-access PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries to take stronger action on immigration, warning that the continent faces what he described as an invasion of dangerous ideologies arriving across its shores.

Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer on June 6, Hegseth linked current migration challenges]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279106248/hegseth-links-migration-concerns-to-d-day-anniversary-event 279106248 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:40:21 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279106248/hegseth-links-migration-concerns-to-d-day-anniversary-event "The world today more than ever needs peace, solidarity, justice and social equity," said former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, adding that sustained dialogue between Greece and China, two of the world's oldest civilizations, could help bridge divides, reduce misunderstandings and expand common ground.

ATHENS, June 10 (Xinhua) -- In the shadow of the Acropolis, where ancient philosophy onc]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279116491/feature-dialogue-among-civilizations-seen-as-key-to-peace-shared-development 279116491 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:02 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279116491/feature-dialogue-among-civilizations-seen-as-key-to-peace-shared-development New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from several Heads of State and Government from across the world on becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay congratulated PM Modi, describing him as a friend, brother and mentor.

'To Prime Minister @narendramodi, My Friend, ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114719/pm-modi-receives-congratulatory-messages-from-world-leaders-on-becoming-india-longest-continuously-serving-democratically-elected-prime-minister 279114719 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:29:58 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114719/pm-modi-receives-congratulatory-messages-from-world-leaders-on-becoming-india-longest-continuously-serving-democratically-elected-prime-minister Participants exchanged views through four thematic forums on knowledge and virtue, community and friendship, peace and international order, and humanistic values in the digital age. Discussions covered issues including geopolitical tensions, climate change, technological transformation and social governance.

ATHENS, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114701/world-conference-of-classics-calls-for-deeper-dialogue-among-civilizations 279114701 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:15:07 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114701/world-conference-of-classics-calls-for-deeper-dialogue-among-civilizations Moscow [Russia], June 10 (ANI): World leaders on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reaching a landmark in Indian political history by becoming the country's longest-continuously serving elected Prime Minister.

By completing 4,399 consecutive days in office, he surpassed the record previously held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who served for 4,398 days as an elected head]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114680/world-leaders-heap-praise-congratulate-pm-modi-on-being-longest-serving-continuously-elected-pm-in-india 279114680 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:12 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114680/world-leaders-heap-praise-congratulate-pm-modi-on-being-longest-serving-continuously-elected-pm-in-india ATHENS, 10th June 2026 (WAM) -- Emirati competitors Mansour Al Balhi and Khalid Al Kindi, representing Team Liwa of Liwa Sports Club, achieved a remarkable result on Tuesday at Baja Greece 2026, the third round of the FIA World Baja Cup, by finishing second overall and securing first place in the SSV (Side-by-Side Vehicle) category.

The Emirati duo delivered a strong performance throughout the rally aboard their ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279113738/team-liwa-shines-at-baja-greece-2026 279113738 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:11:03 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279113738/team-liwa-shines-at-baja-greece-2026 Bulgaria's planned first ?2 commemorative coin, dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet, has been blocked after an objection from an unidentified EU member state, according to documents circulating within the EU Council. The coin, originally scheduled for release in the second half of 2026 with a planned circulation of one million pieces, cannot proceed in its current form without full approval from EU institutions.

]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112424/mystery-eu-objection-blocks-bulgarias-first-2-commemorative-coin 279112424 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:16:00 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112424/mystery-eu-objection-blocks-bulgarias-first-2-commemorative-coin Three new direct air routes linking Bulgaria with Greece and Hungary have been officially launched as part of WizzAir's expanded summer flight program covering dozens of destinations across Europe.

The additions include connections from Sofia to Corfu, as well as from Burgas and Varna to Budapest. The Sofia-Corfu and Burgas-Budapest routes began operating on June 7, followed by the Varna-Budapest service on June ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112431/new-flights-link-sofia-varna-and-burgas-with-greece-and-hungary 279112431 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279112431/new-flights-link-sofia-varna-and-burgas-with-greece-and-hungary Washington has made Brussels another offer the Europeans are too slavish to refuse even if it paints a giant target on their backs

There's an old treaty that, if you have signed up to it, says that you can't spread nuclear weapons. So, if you don't have any nukes and you sign the treaty, you can't get any. Simple as that. You'd think.

But leave it to the West, with all its 'values' and 'rul]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109839/burn-for-us-the-real-message-of-us-eu-nuclear-sharing 279109839 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:37 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109839/burn-for-us-the-real-message-of-us-eu-nuclear-sharing BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Second World Conference of Classics is scheduled to open on Tuesday in Athens, Greece, a year and a half after its first edition.

Themed "Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspirations from Classical Wisdom," the conference will dive into the contemporary role and mission of classical studies.

In particular, it will examine how classical wisdom can be revitali]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109136/understanding-the-contemporary-significance-of-classical-studies 279109136 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:15:43 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109136/understanding-the-contemporary-significance-of-classical-studies The US secretary of wars remarks come as Brussels prepares to roll out its most ambitious migration reforms in years

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth used a D-Day ceremony in Normandy to warn that Europe is under a new form of "invasion," urging EU leaders to confront migration before it's too late.

Speaking on the anniversary of the June 6, 1944 Allied landings in France, Hegseth said, "di]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279107158/eu-may-be-too-late-to-stop-migration-invasion-hegseth 279107158 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:52:51 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279107158/eu-may-be-too-late-to-stop-migration-invasion-hegseth PanARMENIAN.Net - Wizz Air has launched new flights to the United Kingdom and Greece, according to the press service of Zvartnots International Airport.

Starting June 8, the airline began operating a direct route between Yerevan and London. Flights to London Luton Airport will be operated twice a week, every Monday and Friday.

Since June 7, Wizz Air has also launch]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279111448/wizz-air-launches-flights-to-london-rhodes 279111448 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:04:02 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279111448/wizz-air-launches-flights-to-london-rhodes US Defence SecretaryPete Hegsethon Saturday urgedEuropeto counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of theWorld War IID-Day landings inFrance.

Hegseth also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their own defence, in a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy.

However, he conspicuously skipped the]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279106283/hegseth-urges-europe-on-d-day-to-counter-present-day-invasion 279106283 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:53:10 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279106283/hegseth-urges-europe-on-d-day-to-counter-present-day-invasion In 2025, the Israeli-Palestinian-Jordanian non-governmental organization EcoPeace Middle East developed the concept of a "Peace Triangle" for the entire West Asian region. This initiative builds upon a memorandum dated September 9, 2023signed by the USA, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, France, Germany, Italy, and the EUwhich envisions a new trade corridor extending from India, through Israel, to Europe. Change through tr]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279110995/a-peace-triangle-in-the-middle-eastwest-asia-through-trade 279110995 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:40:52 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279110995/a-peace-triangle-in-the-middle-eastwest-asia-through-trade BERLIN, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) on Thursday released its updated Heat-Health Action Plans Guidance, providing a scientific framework for governments worldwide to organize heat protection measures effectively.

In a press release, WHO/Europe said the new guidance provides evidence-based recommendations around eight core elements, including improving]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279116555/who-releases-updated-heat-health-action-plans-guidance 279116555 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:46:02 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279116555/who-releases-updated-heat-health-action-plans-guidance MADRID, June 10 (Xinhua) -- La Liga side Sevilla has signed former Alaves and Real Sociedad midfielder Jon Guridi on a free transfer until June 2028.

The 31-year-old arrives at Sevilla after four seasons with Alaves, scoring seven goals in 135 league appearances after joining from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022.

The move sees Guridi re-united with Luis Garcia Plaza, who has been confirmed as Sevilla ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279115164/guridi-joins-sevilla-lopez-re-deal-with-rayo-vallecano 279115164 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:46:36 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279115164/guridi-joins-sevilla-lopez-re-deal-with-rayo-vallecano ATHENS, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for stronger international academic cooperation and deeper dialogue among civilizations, while highlighting the relevance of classical wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges.

Held from June 9 to 10 under the theme "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern Civilizations: ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114580/roundup-world-conference-of-classics-calls-for-deeper-dialogue-among-civilizations 279114580 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:09 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279114580/roundup-world-conference-of-classics-calls-for-deeper-dialogue-among-civilizations ANKARA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Turkish police and coast guard officers confiscated 764 kg of skunk, a highly potent form of cannabis, in an operation at a port in the country's southwest, authorities said Wednesday.

The Interior Ministry said on X that the operation was conducted at Izmir port, without specifying the exact timing, and 3 suspects were apprehended.

The 764 kg of skunk was shipped by and hidden]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279113893/trkiye-seizes-over-760-kg-of-skunk-in-port-operation 279113893 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:14 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279113893/trkiye-seizes-over-760-kg-of-skunk-in-port-operation ATHENS, June 9 (Xinhua) -- The Second World Conference of Classics attracted more than 200 participants in Athens on Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies.

The two-day conference, themed "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspiration from Classical Wisdom," has brought toge]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279111825/2nd-world-conference-of-classics-promotes-dialogue-among-civilizations 279111825 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:13 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279111825/2nd-world-conference-of-classics-promotes-dialogue-among-civilizations ATHENS, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a limited cabinet reshuffle on Monday, involving several deputy ministerial posts, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said.

Key cabinet portfolios remain unchanged.

Giorgos Kotsiras was appointed deputy minister of transport, replacing Konstantinos Kyranakis, who was recently elected secretary-general of the ruling New Dem]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109391/greece-announces-limited-cabinet-reshuffle 279109391 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:12 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109391/greece-announces-limited-cabinet-reshuffle BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Second World Conference of Classics is scheduled to open on Tuesday in Athens, Greece, a year and a half after its first edition.

Themed "Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspirations from Classical Wisdom," the conference will dive into the contemporary role and mission of classical studies.

In particular, it will examine how classical wisdom can be revita]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109036/explainer-understanding-the-contemporary-significance-of-classical-studies 279109036 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:16:34 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279109036/explainer-understanding-the-contemporary-significance-of-classical-studies ATHENS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- A series of earthquakes including a 5.2-magnitude tremor struck Evia island in eastern Greece on Sunday and caused damage to houses and landslides, Greece's public broadcaster ERT reported.

According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the tremors occurred near Prokopi in northern Evia shortly after noon, with magnitudes of 4.8, 4.3 and 5.2. The quakes were felt across central Greece, ]]> http://www.greekherald.com/news/279107423/series-of-earthquakes-strike-greece-evia-island-causing-damage 279107423 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:45:04 GMT http://www.greekherald.com/news/279107423/series-of-earthquakes-strike-greece-evia-island-causing-damage BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Greece at 1:02 p.m. (1002 GMT) on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 38.72 degrees north latitude and 23.34 degrees east longitude.