The US is objecting to Mexico’s new trade deal with the EU, which extends special protections to hundreds of European products whose names are tied to specific regions, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, feta and manchego. Source link
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Adramytteion (Ἀδραμύττειον) in western Turkey have uncovered a remarkably preserved Greco Roman villa featuring elaborate mosaics, frescoes, sophisticated drainage systems and even images of household pets identified by name. The discovery was made in the Ören area of Burhaniye in Balıkesir province, where archaeological excavations have been taking place …
Three children, ages 3, 6 and 8, became unwell Friday after being exposed to a strong chlorine smell at a pool facility for children on the Greek island of Salamina, an incident that led to two arrests. Source link
Greece and Israel are expected to sign a series of agreements in Tel Aviv on Monday for the development of Greece’s new integrated, multi-layered air defence and missile protection system, known as “Achilles’ Shield.” The programme is valued at more than €3 billion. According to confirmed information reported by Kathimerini, the agreements will be signed …
A 38-year-old foreign national has been arrested on Santorini on charges of theft and revenge pornography, police have said. Source link
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens has formally warned Turkey over Ankara’s plans for marine environmental parks, stressing that Greece remains on constant alert and is prepared to take further diplomatic action. Speaking in Parliament on Friday in response to a question from Freedom Sailing parliamentary representative Alexandros Kazamias, Gerapetritis revealed that Greece has …
The potential reopening of the Halki Theological Seminary near Istanbul and the protection of Christian communities in the Middle East were at the center of a meeting between Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Riley Barnes at the State Department. Source link
The possible reopening of the historic Halki Theological Seminary in Istanbul and the protection of Christian communities across the Middle East were key topics during a meeting between Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Riley Barnes. The meeting was held at the US State Department …
Debtors who have taken loans in Swiss francs and repay them regularly have until September 30 to apply to switch the denomination of the loan to euros at favorable rates. Source link
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has adopted a more cautious position on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, declining to repeat his previous calls for their unconditional return and instead pointing to the British Museum as the institution responsible for the issue. In an interview with the Financial Times, Burnham appeared to distance …