Spate of Turkish air-traffic infringements and airspace violations recorded
Seven Turkish aircraft were involved in a series of incidents over the Aegean on Tuesday, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff has said. Source link
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IMEC is more than a railway and covers digital, electricity cables – Greek City Times
A Gulf News opinion piece argues that the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) should not be judged only by how quickly a cross-border freight railway is built, because digital cables, electricity links and a clean-hydrogen pipeline could advance on separate timelines. Writing in Gulf News on October 3, Your Money Editor Justin Varghese said IMEC’s …
A crucial and difficult deal with the USA
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is coming to Greece at a time when such visits are not a formality. For both sides, much depends on such contacts. Source link
Widows and Orphans Pay €220 Million a Year in 6% Health Levy
Widows and orphaned children in Greece pay an estimated €220 million a year in health contributions to the National Organisation for the Provision of Health Services (EOPYY) on pensions they receive following the death of a spouse or parent, according to figures cited by the National Federation of Retired Persons and Pensioners (ENYPEKK). The organisation …
Gambling losses spurred arson attack on Evia betting shop
A disgruntled gambler who had suffered a long losing streak has been charged with trying to burn down a betting shop on the island of Evia off central Greece, local media said. Source link
Rubio demands answers from Russia after plague death report as he heads to Greece – Greek City Times
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded greater transparency from Moscow after reports that a laboratory technician in Siberia died from plague, as Rubio prepares to travel to Greece. Speaking in Reykjavik on Tuesday, Rubio said the United States was monitoring the situation “very closely” and called on Russia to provide more information about …
Missing British hiker found on Crete
A 73-year-old British tourist who went missing while hiking on Crete was found safe several hours after a search operation was launched, state broadcaster ERT has said. Source link
Mitsotakis Steps Up Push for Return of Parthenon Sculptures – Greek City Times
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has stepped up pressure over the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, arguing that their future should be part of any broader discussion about closer ties between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Speaking at a conference in Athens on Tuesday, Mitsotakis said the long-running dispute with the British Museum …
Turkey among seven countries vying for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
Seven countries, including Turkey, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has said. Source link
Safe Seized From His Home Found Completely Empty – Greek City Times
A safe seized from the Voula home of late Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has been opened by authorities and found to be completely empty. The safe became part of the investigation following Mazonakis’ death at a medical clinic on Karneadou Street in Kolonaki. Authorities seized the safe amid speculation over what it might contain. However, …