Exxon Mobil Begins Gas Drilling In The Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone

Exxon Mobil Begins Gas Drilling In The Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone

The Republic of Cyprus issued a NAVTEX today, Sunday, January 19th, for the commencement of drilling in Block 5 of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Specifically, drilling will begin via the Valaris 9 drillship, which is already on site. The drilling and exploration efforts are being conducted by Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy, following the …

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Motorcyclist killed while attempting to evade road check

Motorcyclist killed while attempting to evade road check

[InTime News] A motorcyclist was fatally injured on Saturday afternoon in a collision with an oncoming vehicle while trying to evade a roadside check by traffic police on the old Athens-Corinth highway, west of the capital. According to a police statement, the motorcyclist, aged 23, attempted to hit a traffic police officer with his motorcycle. …

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Retail stores open for first Sunday of winter sales

Retail stores open for first Sunday of winter sales

Retail stores are open Sunday for the winter sales season, which began Monday. The sales will continue through the end of February. Shops are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., while shopping malls will operate until 8 p.m. Retailers will also be open next Sunday during the same hours. Most supermarkets are closed, except …

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PM outlines major policies, urges police accountability after fatal Hania crash

PM outlines major policies, urges police accountability after fatal Hania crash

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined key government initiatives during his weekly review, condemning a fatal car accident in Hania and emphasizing policies on housing, healthcare and energy. The fatal accident, caused by a drunk driver who was stopped by officers but not detained, occurred last weekend. Mitsotakis announced a change in leadership at the local …

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PM to meet with outgoing president on Monday

PM to meet with outgoing president on Monday

[Intime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to meet with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday, four days after he announced he would be not nominating her for a second term. Last week, Mitsotakis instead proposed Parliament Speaker and New Democracy MP Konstantinos Tasoulas for the country’s top office. Monday’s meeting is expected to take place …

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US Embassy, consular services closed Monday for holiday

US Embassy, consular services closed Monday for holiday

The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US Government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday.  The closure is in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, which is a federal holiday in the US. Source link

Kaiti Grey, iconic Greek singer, dies at 100

Kaiti Grey, iconic Greek singer, dies at 100

Legendary Greek singer Kaiti Grey, a key figure in folk music, has died at 100. Renowned for her distinctive voice and timeless hits like “To Marazi” and “To Vouno,” Grey passed away at home after battling health issues, including a stroke in October. Born Athanasia Gizili on the island of Samos in 1924, she began …

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ND, PASOK clash over coalition speculations

ND, PASOK clash over coalition speculations

[InTime News] Tensions escalated Sunday between the ruling New Democracy party and opposition PASOK as both sides sparred over the issue of political coalitions and governance priorities. “There’s no boogeyman here. If you vote PASOK, you’ll get PASOK in government,” PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis said during an interview with SKAI. He reiterated three potential outcomes …

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Trash is still buried and no fines are to be paid

Trash is still buried and no fines are to be paid

[InTime News] Greece continues to bury 78% of its trash in landfills, recycles very little – just 17% – and uses a very small amount of trash to generate energy. Moreover, municipalities who were supposed to pay a sort of fine to the national recycling agency, EOAN, owe a staggering amount and were excused from …

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Jeepers Creepers | Athens | January 23

Jeepers Creepers | Athens | January 23

The swing band Jeepers Creepers will be performing at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivorianou) on January 23. The award-winning band plays swing hits from the golden era of the 1930s and 1940s, alongside their own original compositions. Tickets start from 12 euros at more.com. Source link