In Greece, there is no wind farm that has been installed without causing reactions. The war against wind turbines has been rekindled, spurred by the reproduction of “news,” mainly through social media, and the overall climate of conspiracy theories gaining more and more ground in Greek society. Wind turbines are blamed for the fires, for …
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor to shipowner Athanasios Martinos in recognition of his philanthropic contributions during a ceremony held at the Presidential Mansion on Monday. In her address, Sakellaropoulou expressed gratitude on behalf of the Greek people, presenting Martinos with the second-highest civilian award of the Greek …
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an update to the emergency weather warning released on Tuesday. According to EMY, localized thunderstorms, snowfall in mainland areas and strong winds will persist, though their intensity is expected to decrease from the evening hours. A further weakening of these weather phenomena is anticipated on Wednesday. However, frost …
Devlet Bahceli, leader of the far-right Nationalist Movement Party and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political ally, questioned again Greece’s sovereignty over the islands of the southeastern Aegean, challenging the provisions of international laws and agreements like the 1923 Lausanne Treaty. “We cannot think of the Dodecanese without Turkey. The armament within a plan constitutes …
[Mohamed Azakir/Reuters] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited the newly elected President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, to visit Athens in the near future in a call on Tuesday. The prime minister congratulated Aoun on assuming his duties and reiterated Greece’s commitment to multilateral support for Lebanon. Source link
[Dimitris Papamitsos/Prime Minister’s Office] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations. In Al-Ula, they convened for the first session of the Supreme Strategic Cooperation Council (SSCC), a groundbreaking platform aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, maritime trade, tourism, agriculture and more. Mitsotakis had …
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus. The initiative provides for the lifting of restrictions and exemptions concerning the transfer of defense equipment and military assistance to the Cyprus. In …
[Israel Antiquity Authority] Archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, complete with a stunning mosaic floor and remnants of daily life. The mosaic, adorned with Greek inscriptions, geometric designs and animal motifs, features a biblical quote from Deuteronomy: “Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you …
In a recent interview with Lesley Stahl, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, reiterated his long-standing criticism of Bitcoin, a position he has held since 2014. Dimon continues to question the cryptocurrency’s worth, citing concerns over its speculative nature and its association with illicit activities. Despite Bitcoin’s growing popularity and market value, Dimon remains an …
File photo. Last year is expected to have been a record one for Greek exports of fresh fruit and vegetables. According to estimates by Incofruit Hellas, the Association of Greek Export and Consignment Enterprises for Fruit, Vegetables & Juices, they increased by 8.2% from the previous year, reaching a value of 1.86 billion euros. I …