Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties

Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties

[Dimitris Papamitsos/Prime Minister’s Office] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations. In Al-Ula, they convened for the first session of the Supreme Strategic Cooperation Council (SSCC), a groundbreaking platform aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, maritime trade, tourism, agriculture and more. Mitsotakis had …

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Hellenic Caucus submits bill for permanent abolition of Cyprus arms embargo

Hellenic Caucus submits bill for permanent abolition of Cyprus arms embargo

Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus. The initiative provides for the lifting of restrictions and exemptions concerning the transfer of defense equipment and military assistance to the Cyprus. In …

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Byzantine monastery unearthed in Israel

Byzantine monastery unearthed in Israel

[Israel Antiquity Authority] Archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, complete with a stunning mosaic floor and remnants of daily life. The mosaic, adorned with Greek inscriptions, geometric designs and animal motifs, features a biblical quote from Deuteronomy: “Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you …

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JPMorgan CEO Questions Bitcoin’s Value, But BTC Continues To Surge

JPMorgan CEO Questions Bitcoin’s Value, But BTC Continues To Surge

In a recent interview with Lesley Stahl, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, reiterated his long-standing criticism of Bitcoin, a position he has held since 2014. Dimon continues to question the cryptocurrency’s worth, citing concerns over its speculative nature and its association with illicit activities. Despite Bitcoin’s growing popularity and market value, Dimon remains an …

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Record year for fruit and vegetable exports

Record year for fruit and vegetable exports

File photo. Last year is expected to have been a record one for Greek exports of fresh fruit and vegetables. According to estimates by Incofruit Hellas, the Association of Greek Export and Consignment Enterprises for Fruit, Vegetables & Juices, they increased by 8.2% from the previous year, reaching a value of 1.86 billion euros. I …

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Crete Makes The List Of Top Global Destinations For 2025

Crete Makes The List Of Top Global Destinations For 2025

The results of Tripadvisor’s annual Traveller’s Choice Awards reveal the world’s top destinations for the upcoming year. From dream honeymoon spots to the best places for solo travel, the list offers inspiration for every type of traveller. So, which city takes the crown as the ultimate global destination for 2025? It’s London! The UK capital …

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New bond issue before Trump

New bond issue before Trump

On Tuesday, barring unforeseen circumstances and if conditions permit, the Greek government will make its first market foray of 2025, with a new 10-year bond and with the timing being solely due to one factor: Donald Trump. The return of the wealthy entrepreneur to the White House next Monday marks the beginning of a fairly …

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Syria confronts an immense challenge: Justice for Assad regime crimes

Syria confronts an immense challenge: Justice for Assad regime crimes

CAIRO — There seem to be no limits to the dark revelations laid bare by the downfall of Syria’s 54-year Assad regime. Prisons have emptied, exposing the instruments of torture used on peaceful protesters and others considered opponents of the government. Stacks of official documents record thousands of detainees. Morgues and mass graves hold the …

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Cheap cash from Japan for Aegean

Cheap cash from Japan for Aegean

[Shutterstock] Aegean Airlines has joined the global exclusive club of carriers that use the JOLCO financing tool. The five-letter acronym stands for the Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option, which airlines choose to finance the purchase of new wide-body and narrow-body aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 and A321neo. JOLCO is considered one of the …

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ATHEX: Imported fear weighs on local bourse

ATHEX: Imported fear weighs on local bourse

The first waves of international jitters started reaching the Greek stock market on Monday, leading to the benchmark dropping below the psychologically significant level of 1,500 points, after climbing to a 13-year high last week. The local market remains positive as far as the domestic economic scene is concerned, and corporate news is rekindling interest …

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