[Intime News] A human smuggler threw a minor into the sea near Farmakonisi in the southeastern Aegean early Friday while attempting to evade Hellenic Coast Guard authorities. The child was rescued by a fellow migrant who jumped into the water, assisted by coast guard officers. The incident unfolded as a speedboat carrying 18 migrants, including …
The Greek government is seeking ways to shield ferry passengers from ticket price hikes, driven by mounting operational costs and stricter European environmental regulations. Top officials, including Maritime Minister Christos Stylianides, gathered at Maximos Mansion on Friday to evaluate strategies for keeping fares affordable. The implementation of new emissions regulations, such as SECA-compliant fuels and …
[Intime News] Public Power Corporation has announced new innovative benefits for its corporate customers, enhancing sustainability and accuracy in the monitoring and management of energy consumption. It announced that “aiming at maximum transparency and respect for environmental requirements, PPC offers full transparency in the reporting and management of guarantees of origin (GOs) and the ability …
[Yiannis Kourtoglou/Reuters] The European Union-Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) of Cyprus rose by 3.1% between December 2023 and December 2024, but decreased by 0.3% in the month between November 2024 and December 2024, the Cyprus Statistical Service (ELSTAT) announced in a press release on Friday. Source link
[Shutterstock] Life expectancy in Greece has steadily increased, with residents now living 16.5 years longer than in the 1950s and almost 6.5 more years respectively after peoples 65th birthday, according to a study by the Institute for Demographic Research (IDEM). However, Greece lags behind 16 other developed nations in lowering mortality rates, as it is …
On January 17th, Greece successfully transported 6 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Amman, Jordan. With the assistance of Jordanian authorities, it will be forwarded to Gaza. Η πρέσβυς, κα Ρήγα, με τον Ακόλουθο Άμυνας, Σμήναρχο (Ι) Λεωνίδα Γάλλο, παρέλαβαν ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια της @hellenicaid για τη Γάζα, την οποία μετέφεραν οι ελληνικές Ένοπλες Δυνάμεις και την …
Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over 4 million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777, set in 2019. This represents a 5.1% increase from the 3.8 million arrivals in 2023, further solidifying tourism as the …
Turkey’s potential acquisition of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets equipped with the advanced Meteor air-to-air missiles has sparked concerns from neighboring Greece. The proposed deal, spearheaded by London and BAE Systems, aims to bolster Turkey’s aerial defense capabilities, particularly against Greece’s recently upgraded air force. Greece has been steadily enhancing its own air power, recently acquiring …
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Spetsofai cooked with Thracian couscous and a little spicy bukovo offers us the ideal pleasure! Materials for the spetsofai: 30 ml. extra virgin olive oil1 Greek sausage, sliced3 green bell peppers, cut into medium pieces2 Florina peppers, cut into medium pieces200 g crushed tomatoes1 tsp. red sweet pepper1/2 tsp. thyme or oregano1/2 tsp. sweet paprikapepper, …