A historic agreement signed today establishes a six-week ceasefire, under which 33 Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners. Key details of the agreement include: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will withdraw from central Gaza 600 aid trucks will be allowed entry daily Palestinians will be permitted to return to …
Bank sector stocks ensured that the benchmark remained in positive territory by the closing on Thursday, despite the majority of stocks heading lower and the day’s turnover declining. The mixed session at Athinon Avenue contrasted with the strong gains in the main eurozone markets, some of which (such as Frankfurt) closed at historic highs. The …
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are seen after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, in Hasakah on December 11, 2024. [Orhan Qereman/Reuters] The fall of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria may have brought a wind of optimism to citizens of the troubled Arab country and the millions who have …
Cyprus has officially announced that Theo Evan will be representing the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Born Evangelos Theodorou, the 23-year-old singer has already captured attention with seven singles since his debut in 2021, including the hit “Save Me From Myself.” The details of his Eurovision performance are still under wraps, but his …
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He was a Greek mercenary general and commander who played a significant role in Egypt’s military and political affairs during the 4th century BCE. Mentor of Rhodes was originally from the Greek island of Rhodes and became known for his leadership during the reign of Nectanebo II, the last native pharaoh of Egypt. Mentor’s involvement …
[Shutterstock] Greek experts warn that the H5N1 avian flu could pose a severe public health threat after recent findings revealed its potential to infect humans more efficiently. The concern follows the first US death on January 6 in Louisiana, where a man over 65 with pre-existing conditions contracted the virus from his backyard poultry. “This …
Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union’s Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday. After years of under-investment due to a 2010-2018 financial crisis, Greece has improved its uptake of European funds, tackling bureaucracy and helping …
[InTime News] A 40-year-old man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner in Thessaloniki last year has been handed an additional 30-month prison sentence for a separate domestic violence incident involving his sister. The man, sentenced in absentia, reportedly used a knife to threaten and attack his sister while demanding €250. …
The Hellenic Police have solved the murder of a 23-year-old Afghan man, which took place in the early hours of July 11, 2024, in central Athens. A case file has been filed against a 35-year-old compatriot of the victim, who is currently being sought on charges of premeditated murder. In the early hours of July …