US President Donald Trump will be on the island of Crete short before his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12. According to exclusive information by local media, the presidential airplane, Air Force One, will land on the military base of Souda, in West …
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Kammenos: There is a new US “Marshall Plan” for Greece
The trip to Washington was short and effective. Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos cannot hide his enthusiasm about the Trump administration. He was in the White House and heard President Donald Trump saying “I love Greeks! Oh, I love the Greeks!” He had thorough talks with his counterpart Defense Secretary …
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US Ambassador concerned about “accident” between Greece and Turkey
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt expressed concern about the possibility of an “accident” between Greece and Turkey due to the increased activity in the Aegean Sea in recent weeks. At the same time, Pyatt praised the Greek government’s responsible attitude at a time of heightened tension and for the …
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USS Harry S. Truman docks in Crete, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower takes over fight against Islamic State (video)
The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier arrived in Crete in the early morning hours of Tuesday and docked at the Souda base, giving its 5,500 crew members a Greek island break after seven months at sea and over 2,000 missions launched against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. …
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Souda: Greek F-16 On Fire During Taking Off
The engine of a Greek F-16 caught fire during the take off from the Souda airbase on Crete earlier on Wednesday. The fire was followed by a small explosion and some metal parts were detached. During the thriller that lasted a couple of minutes, the pilot managed to empty the fuel …
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Defence Ministers from France & Norway visit anti-Libya Squadrons at Souda
Ministers of Defence from France and Norway flew to Souda Bay on the island of Crete to inspire the pilots of air fighters stationed there. State television NET reported that the ministers watched two French and two Qatari Mirage 2000 taking off to Libya. There are currently 6 F-16 from Norway and 3 …
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Greece: 6 F-16 from Norway to land at Souda bay tonight
0:58 Six F-16 Falcon fighter from Norway are expected to land tonight at the airbase of Souda bay, on the island of Crete. The fighter jets left Norway Monday afternoon – and they may have landed already, but we just not know it. “Norway sent six F-16 Falcon fighters to join the …
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Greece: 4 Belgian F-16 took off for Libya … and Return (Upd)
Update 8 pm: The four Belgian F-16 that took off from Araxos on mission over Libya return back. Defencenet reported that they landed at Araxos air base with their armament (AIM-120 & AIM-9). It looks as if they just patrolled the No Fly Zone over Libya under NATO AWACS guidance. …
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A bit of Confusion about Greece’s involvement to anti-Libya operations.
At the moment there is quite some confusion concerning Greece’s involvement to the military operations against Libya. The confusion refers to whether military bases on Greek soil are used as take off points for direct bombardments in Libya or only as ‘intermediate points ‘ (refuelling) of the coalition fighter jets. …
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Greece decides its military participation against Libya
While the NATO is still struggling to decide on how to proceed against Libya, Greece seems to have taken its politicaldecisions as to what role it will play in a joined forces operation against Muammar Gaddafi. Greek media reported tonight that Greek armed forces will participate in coalition operations, however not …
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Greece ready to join military forces against Libya
As the war drums are beating against Muammar Gaddafi, former socialist friend Greece declares ready to join forces against Libya. Athens most likely will play an important role in a military buildup and intervention due to its strategic naval and air force base Souda on Crete. However Greece is waiting for a clear …
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Crete: Greek Communist Party protests USS Kearsarge at Souda Bay
Members of the Greek Communist Party (KKE) marched through the streets of Chania, Crete, Friday evening protested the arrival of US assault ship USS Kearsarge at the Souda Bay. Holding torches and candles they demanded the closure of the US naval base at Souda and and Greece not to be …
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Crete: US military buildup in Souda Bay
A US military buildup is taking place at the Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete as Muammar Gaddafi keeps bombing his own people and there is no sign of a peaceful solution. US Navy amphibious assault ships USS Kearsarge and USS Ponce are expected to arrive at Souda …
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US Ass. Sec. Gordon denied military operation against Libya pending – US Fleet piles up
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Gorden denied that a military operation against Libya was pending. Gordon, currently in Greece, noted that extra US naval assets were ordered to the Mediterranean Sea in order to deal whatever contingencies arise. “We’re simply preparing for what may be …
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