Israeli army signals long-term presence in Lebanon as displaced families return to devastation
The Israeli army is preparing for a prolonged presence in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending regional hostilities, according to Israeli media, while thousands of displaced Lebanese returning home are finding widespread destruction after months of conflict. milletnews.com/world/israeli-…
AfD opens widest-ever lead over Germany’s ruling conservatives, poll shows
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has opened its largest-ever lead over Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative alliance, according to a new YouGov poll, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with the government. milletnews.com/europe/afd-ope…
European lawmakers call on EU to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Several members of the European Parliament (MEPs) called on the EU on Tuesday to halt trade with illegal Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian territory, as pressure grows on Brussels to take concrete action against settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. milletnews.com/europe/europea…
Oil falls below $80 on optimism over US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months on Tuesday as markets welcomed the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening following an expected peace agreement between the United States and Iran. milletnews.com/economy/oil-fa…
Nearly 1.1 billion children face multiple climate threats, UNICEF warns
Nearly half of all children worldwide — around 1.1 billion — are exposed to at least three overlapping climate and environmental threats, according to a new UNICEF report released on Tuesday. milletnews.com/world/nearly-1…
Weather instability peaks in Greece as storms and strong winds forecast
Weather instability is expected to peak across Greece on Wednesday as cooler air masses moving through the upper atmosphere interact with the warmer conditions that have dominated the country in recent days, meteorologists said. milletnews.com/greece/weather…
Tinos and Alonissos islands declare water emergency as drought pressures intensify
The government has placed the islands of Tinos and Alonissos under a state of emergency due to water shortages, as concerns over drought and rising summer demand grow across several parts of the country. milletnews.com/greece/tinos-a…
Red Cross issues first-aid guidance as toxic pufferfish spreads in Greek waters
The Hellenic Red Cross has issued first-aid guidance for injuries caused by the silver-cheeked toadfish, or pufferfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus), as sightings of the invasive species continue to increase in Greek waters. milletnews.com/greece/red-cro…
Prosecutor seeks guilty verdict for ND MP, ex-ministry official over ’email gate’
A prosecutor in Athens has recommended a guilty verdict for a ruling New Democracy party lawmaker and the former secretary-general of Interior Ministry over the leak of emails belonging to diaspora Greeks, a scandal known as “email gate.” milletnews.com/greece/prosecu…
Contracts signed for the relocation Kastanies border crossing
The project, with an estimated budget of €15 million, will involve the construction of a new border station designed to accommodate growing passenger and commercial traffic while enhancing operational efficiency and security. milletnews.com/western-thrace…
Elevator registration deadline approaches
The registration process is conducted through the national Elevator Registry platform, which was launched in 2025 as part of efforts to create a comprehensive database of elevators operating in public and private buildings. milletnews.com/greece/elevato…