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In addition to the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Norway, another European country may provide Ukraine with F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. We are talking about Greece. This was reported by a source to Al Jazeera. Greece plans to decommission 32 F-16 Block-30 aircraft. Most likely, they will then be sent to the United States for […]
After pressure from European leaders, Greece has apparently agreed to give Ukraine Patriot air defense systems for monetary compensation and under US “guarantees” against the threat from Turkey. This was reported by Pronews, citing government sources in the country. It is noted that the United States has already provided “guarantees” and assured that, if necessary, […]
Oil tanker owners in Greece, the world’s largest shipping nation, have reduced the amount of Russian crude oil they carry. This decision may ultimately affect the flow of oil from Moscow, which still trades almost freely with the world despite Western sanctions because of Russia’s war against Ukraine. And Greece willingly provided assistance in circumventing […]
Three large Greek shipping companies, Minerva Marine, Thenamaris and TMS Tankers, have stopped transporting Russian oil in recent weeks to avoid US sanctions. Reuters reports this with reference to four traders who showed delivery data. Greek companies are trying to avoid US sanctions imposed on some transportation companies that transport Russian oil. Thenamaris said it […]
Near the town of Almirós in Thessaly, Greece, sheep entered a greenhouse growing therapeutic marijuana during a storm and unexpectedly ate nearly 300 kg (600 lbs) of the plant’s crop. Source. NewsWeek writes about a “bad year” for Greek farmers. Storm Daniel resulted in the highest monthly rainfall in Europe. Relentless rain wreaked havoc on […]
Germany has offered Greece to transfer its 100 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine, and in return receive similar but modernized vehicles. At the same time, Berlin will bear the costs of overhauling and improving these armored vehicles. Source. This was reported by Flight. The exchange scheme is to include 96 Leopard 1A5s owned by the […]
The Greek Defense Forces are armed with Soviet Tor-M1 and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems. However, Athens is suspending their service, according to the Greek edition of Pro News. What is known Information about this leaked to the media by accident. The information about the cancellation of the contract with Russia became public because the Greek […]
Greece has decided to cancel the contract with Russia for the maintenance of Tor-M1 and Osa-AKM air defense missile systems, which are in service with the country’s army. This was reported by Pronews.gr, citing a “top secret document” that leaked through parliament. According to the publication, it says that Athens will no longer purchase spare […]
The German company Rheinmetall handed over the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), to the Armed Forces of Greece. Greece plans to test them and if the IFV is approved, the country’s government will sign a supply contract in the near future. Rheinmetall offered Greece to localize the machines, as well as to establish their […]