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SKY Express has carried out its first flight from Athens to Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport, with the welcoming team including airport officials and Greek Ambassador to Armenia Christos Sofianopoulos. The direct flight schedule uses state-of-the-art Airbus 320neo and Airbus321neo airplanes and includes flights between Athens and Yerevan three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays). Armenia …
[Shutterstock] A major project aimed at utilizing artificial intelligence to upgrade public administration services on Wednesday entered the phase of an electronic open international tender. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Digital Governance and aims to conclude a framework agreement for a project funded by the National Development Program 2021-2025, with a total …
Greece ranks among the countries with the highest per capita expenditure – both public and private – on healthcare services. This vital sector must function with complete transparency and adhere to clear, well-defined rules, rather than being treated as just another “market” industry. Any increases in insurance premiums, especially for policies where individuals have invested …
Cyprus’ Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou’s announcement regarding the “Pay As You Throw” (PAYT) waste management system. A series of studies showed that households may face a fixed fee of 170-250 euros annually for mixed waste disposal, which is higher than current costs. The variation depends on the size …
[Shutterstock] Applications for the new energy saving program, which has a budget of 434 million euros, can be submitted as of Wednesday. The program provides for primary energy saving of over 30% through the energy upgrade – in at least three energy categories – of each residence that will be supported within the framework of …
Italian actor Stefano Fresi strides confidently through a protest scene as police detective Kostas Charitos in “Kostas,” a hit series on Italy’s Rai 1 network. Based on Greek author Petros Markaris’ beloved crime novels, “Kostas” introduces a Mediterranean detective icon to new audiences, bridging Greek and Italian cultures. Shot in iconic Athenian locations, the series …
The Finance Ministry and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are rolling out two new oversight mechanisms in a bid to intensify the crackdown on tax evasion, smuggling, and noncompliance by wealthy taxpayers. As part of Greece’s drive to modernize its tax oversight, AI-powered systems will make it easier to audit high-risk tax filings …
[Reuters] The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Tuesday that his country is ready to take control of prisons where members of the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) are held in Syria. “If others cannot handle (the prisons), we will take control of them as Turkey with our soldiers,” Fidan said during an interview with …
[Ministry of Maritime Affairs] The Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy Stefanos Gkikas, joined the Greek diaspora in Tarpon Springs, Florida, for Epiphany celebrations, the ministry announced on Wednesday. Gkikas attended and spoke at events organized by AHEPA, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and Greek community associations in the wider area, emphasizing …
The Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew were founded in 1966; however, the title of archon dates from antiquity and Medon of Athens. The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate released a statement on Wednesday, urging the Russian Orthodox Church and its leader, Patriarch Kirill, to end their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and …