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EU Warns Turkey Over Greece, Aegean and Cyprus Disputes

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EU Warns Turkey Over Greece, Aegean and Cyprus Disputes

The European Commission has issued a fresh warning to Turkey over its actions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, highlighting continued challenges to Greek sovereignty, the controversial Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement and interference with the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector. In its latest enlargement report, published on Wednesday, November 4, Brussels acknowledged improvements in Greek-Turkish diplomatic relations since …

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Seven Greek-Americans elected to US Congress

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The US Congress will have seven members of Greek descent following Tuesday’s midterm elections, with six elected to the House of Representatives – four Republicans and two Democrats – and Democrat Chris Pappas winning a Senate seat in New Hampshire. Source link

42% of Greek Workers Say Overtime Goes Unpaid

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42% of Greek Workers Say Overtime Goes Unpaid

A new survey has revealed widespread concerns over unpaid overtime in Greece, with 42% of employees saying they receive neither payment nor official recognition for the additional hours they work. The findings, published by recruitment platform kariera.gr, highlight the gap between Greece’s digital working-hours monitoring system and the experiences of employees who continue working after …

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MFA Graduates | Athens | November 4-8

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The Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA) will present its Master of Fine Arts degree exhibition at the Nikos Kessanlis Exhibition Hall, showcasing work by eight graduating artists. Source link

Sydney Olympic FC and Mascot Kings FC Sign Partnership

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Sydney Olympic FC and Mascot Kings FC Sign Partnership

Sydney Olympic FC has announced a multi-year partnership with Mascot Kings FC, a deal the club describes as a landmark step in linking elite football with grassroots communities across Sydney. The agreement was developed over several months. It forms part of the vision of Sydney Olympic’s new Board to build a stronger network between National …

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The artistic awakening of marble

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Greece’s marble quarries have served as catwalks for famous fashion brands, settings for music videos and movies, and even as concert venues. Source link

Chris Pappas Wins US Senate Seat, Restoring Greek-American Representation

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Chris Pappas Wins US Senate Seat, Restoring Greek-American Representation

Greek-American Democrat Chris Pappas has won New Hampshire’s US Senate race, defeating Republican former senator John E. Sununu in a historic victory that restores Greek-American representation to the Senate after nearly 14 years. The 46-year-old congressman’s victory marks two significant milestones. Pappas becomes the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate and the …

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EU Urges Citizens to Prepare Emergency Bags for 72 Hours Without Help

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EU Urges Citizens to Prepare Emergency Bags for 72 Hours Without Help

The European Commission is urging citizens across the European Union to prepare emergency supplies and be ready to survive independently for at least 72 hours during a major crisis. New preparedness guidelines released on November 3 aim to strengthen Europe’s ability to respond to growing security threats, natural disasters and disruptions to critical infrastructure. European …

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