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From left, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa and Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday. [AP] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Lapland this weekend following an invitation from Finnish …
The deal concerning the Greece-Cyprus power link, between Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and French investment fund Meridiam, reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, was on Friday confirmed by Kathimerini, citing sources from Paris. However, neither party has officially announced the agreement yet. The deal specifically involves Meridiam entering as a strategic investor in the …
[Facebook] After three years of closure, Shark Beach at Nielsen Park at Vaucluse in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and its much-loved kiosk are finally reopening, with the construction fencing coming down this month, The New Hearld says citing a report in The Sydney Morning Herald. According to the report, Shark Beach closed in March 2022 for …
Firefighters have discovered the body of an elderly man while battling a fire at a house in Kavala, northern Greece. The fire service reported that the blaze started around 4 a.m. on Friday at a residence in the city’s Chorafa neighborhood. Firefighters found the deceased man and a woman, who was taken to the hospital. …
Its recent role in mediating a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia demonstrates Ankara’s growing assertiveness on the world stage, and is a clear message to Egypt and even Washington. Mariam Wahba, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether Turkey has outplayed Egypt and the US …
For a magical holiday experience, visit the Christmas Factory at Technopolis (100 Pireos). This year, the event transforms into a “city within a city,” inspired by Athens, offering a festive world for visitors of all ages. Become an elf-citizen and enjoy interactive exhibits that teach children about harmony and the spirit of the season. It’s …
For the next two months, flu is expected to dominate respiratory illnesses, health experts have warned, urging people to get vaccinated and practice caution, particularly those in high-risk groups. Influenza cases are climbing, with virus activity officially in an upward phase. Last week, 5% of doctor visits involved flu-like symptoms, and 15% of those patients …
[AP] The Central Bank of Cyprus announced on Thursday an upward revision of its GDP growth forecast for 2024, increasing it by 0.2 percentage points to 3.7%. The positive adjustment is attributed to stronger domestic demand, with private consumption playing a key role, bolstered by the ongoing resilience of the Cypriot economy. Source link
The suspension of the operation of the casinos in Alexandroupoli and Corfu is near certain now, after the seizure of the assets of their owner Konstantinos Piladakis by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. Regarding the Rio casino near Patra, which also belongs to the businessman, it has been closed since September 2023, following the rejection of …
A deep social divide in life and death has emerged in Athens, a study by the Institute of Demographic Research and Studies (IDEM) reveals. Mortality rates are significantly higher in the working-class districts of western Athens, central Athens, and Piraeus than in the wealthier northern and southern suburbs. The analysis highlights a sharp rise in …