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Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki: Awarded for her cultural cooperation with the US
The artist welcomed Yumi Hogant to her exhibition in Nafplio as well as representatives from the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC
Nikki Haley Wins DC Primary, Trump Defeated in Republican Race
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley secured her first victory over former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary, prevailing in Washington, DC. The Hill projections on Monday revealed that Haley garnered 1,274 votes compared to Trump's 676, marking a significant turn in the 2024 Republican presidential campaign.
The shift in sentiment from skepticism to mutual trust
Greek-American relations are experiencing a "golden age" right now, US analyst and senior fellow for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress think tank Alan Makovsky told Kathimerini in Washington DC recently, sitting at a Foggy Bottom restaurant looking out at the University of Georgetown dorm named after Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
USA: House Democrat joins calls for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to resign
Defense Secretary’s secretive hospitalization brought turmoil to Washington DC
US House of Representatives Probes Bulgarian Legal Amendments on Lukoil's Russian Oil Imports
The United States has formally requested detailed clarification from Bulgaria regarding recent legal amendments passed by the Bulgarian parliament concerning Lukoil, the import of Russian oil, and any exceptions granted.
Key Congressman tells Politico he is open to selling F-16s to Turkey even if Erdogan wins reelection
Rep McCaul, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Politico this week that he is generally open to selling F-16s to Turkey, even if President Erdogan is reelected on Sunday.
Congress notified about $259 million F-16 equipment sale to Turkey
On Monday the Biden administration notified Congress of a $259 million F-16 equipment sale to Turkey. Petros Kasfikis, the Washington DC correspondent for the Athens News Agency and Mega TV, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the details of this deal, what it means for the potential sale of F-16s to Turkey, and explore whether this signals a shift in Washington when it comes to Ankara.
Albania Opposition Demands Inquiry Into ‘Bribed’ Former FBI Official
Albania's opposition Democratic Party has filed a request for a parliament's investigative committee on Thursday, after Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed claims that his government bribed a former FBI official to push for FBI investigations into matters that damaged the Albanian opposition.
Classified Documents found at Ex-Vice President Mike Pence's Home
Classified documents have been found at former US Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home last week, The Hill reported on Tuesday citing officials.
At present, US President Joe Biden is also facing a surge in criticism over classified documents. The classified documents were found at Biden's Delaware home and his old office in Washington DC.
US Probes FBI Ex-Agent’s Ties with Balkan Officials
The FBI headquarters in Washington DC. Photo: EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO