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In what is arguably a pivotal moment for Middle Eastern diplomacy, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is set to travel to Cairo on Wednesday for a tripartite summit with Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus. The timing of the meeting coincides with evolving dynamics in Syria and broader regional volatility, making it critical. The tripartite …
European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and LNG, will benefit, two shipbrokers said. The policy is the second major EU regulation focused on cutting the shipping industry’s carbon …
The Hellenic Navy is closely monitoring developments in the Aegean, particularly in the area between Rhodes and Cyprus, which is expected to serve as the main operational zone for the Turkish fleet during the “Mavi Vatan” (Blue Homeland) exercise, set to begin on Tuesday. The “Mavi Vatan 25” exercise is set to conclude on January …
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) answers journalists’ questions during a presser with Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Istanbul, October 19. [AP] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the end of Kurdish militants in Syria was getting closer, and added there was no room for terror in Syria’s future after the ousting …
The Quad Piano Trio returns to Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on January 8. Formed in 2020 by Jason Wastor and Raphael Meleteas, the group explores the role of the piano in jazz, performing songs by legends of the genre, such as Cedar Walton, Oscar Peterson and others, alongside their own original compositions.Tickets start …
A skier has gone missing on Monday at the Seli ski resort in Imathia, central Macedonia. The fire service was alerted about the disappearance at approximately 6:30 PM, with the missing individual reported to be a male aged 20-25. Twelve firefighters with one vehicle, supported by a specialized rescue team from Thessaloniki, have been deployed …
The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government’s security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria’s sectarian and political divisions. For skeptics, this clearly opens a new, and bloodier, chapter …
The Heroes Band, a tribute group honoring David Bowie, brings the songs of the legendary British singer to the Gazarte (Voutadon 32, Gazi) stage on January 9. A day after Bowie’s birthday and a day before the anniversary of his death, the Heroes will perform a career-spanning set of iconic tunes. Tickets cost 15 euros …
At the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, it is clear that humanity will struggle to deal with the existential threats that it faces. The past year “handed” 2025 all the dead ends that became evident in democracy, the economy and journalism. Democracy, as if wishing to prove the paradox at its …
[Reuters] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was “imminent,” and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there. “We are in a position to not only see but also to break any kind of plot in …