Austria’s energy company OMV was informed by Gazprom that the Russian gas producer would halt deliveries of natural gas via Ukraine to OMV from 0500 GMT on Nov. 16 following OMV winning an arbitration case. Supplies of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine may completely stop from Jan. 1 2025 after the current five-year deal …
Libyan army cadets perform for an audience including the prime minister, the commander of the Turkish training mission, and other dignitaries at their graduation ceremony of in Tripoli, Libya, on Feb. 8, 2022. [Yousef Murad/AP] Turkey is steadily expanding its influence in Libya through a multifaceted approach that includes a significant military presence and ambitious …
Only days after meeting with his Greek counterpart in Athens, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reiterated his view that the his country’s dispute with Greece does not only concern maritime boundaries – specifically the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones (EEZ) – but also broader issues, including the “demilitarization” of Greek islands. “We have …
[Yannis Liakos/Intime News] A powerful storm named Alexandros continues to impact Greece, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms, with warnings of significant disruption. Triggered by a low-pressure system in the Ionian Sea, the storm has affected areas such as Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and central mainland Greece. The heaviest rain was expected in eastern regions, particularly …
Shoppers look at products on display in a shoe store on downtown Athens’ Ermou Street, in a file photo. [InTime News] Sales rose 4.4% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, a number not satisfactory to retailers. According to the data published Friday by statistics agency ELSTAT, sales for all businesses were €128.24 billion in …
The Greek language is poised for unprecedented digital accessibility with the integration of the Historical Dictionary of Modern Greek into the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG) at the University of California, Irvine. This collaboration with the Academy of Athens enhances TLG’s repository, historically focused on ancient and Byzantine texts, to include modern Greek. The dictionary, initiated …
A recent study by the Hellenic Organization of Cultural Resources Development has highlighted key challenges facing Greek museums and archaeological sites. The findings were presented by cultural management expert Maria Fasoula at the 39th Philoxenia International Tourism Expo called “Experience. Culture. Everywhere. – Connecting the Dots.” Notably, the study revealed a sharp contrast in visitor …
Renewable energy sources account for an increasing share of power generation as reliance on lignite steadily decreases. PPC plans to end use of lignite in 2026. PPC, Greece’s dominant electricity provider, showed strong operating profitability in the first nine months, allowing it to confirm its goals for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) …
INTIME An Intelligence and Counterintelligence Academy is being established as an educational wing of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP), state broadcaster ERT has reported. The academy is planned to offer training to new agents and personnel for key ministries and agencies, according to the report. Depending on their sector and specialty, recruits will undergo tailored …
An emergency alert via 112 has been issued for Thessaly, Evia, Fthiotida, and the Sporades, warning of hazardous weather conditions. “Warning of dangerous weather phenomena in your area from tonight, November 15, to midday tomorrow, November 16. Avoid unnecessary travel and follow authorities’ instructions,” read the message. Storm “Alexander” is bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms, …