Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again invoked the conquest of Jerusalem while reflecting on the Seljuk victory at the Battle of Manzikert. Speaking during commemorations marking 955 years since the historic battle, Erdogan highlighted the importance of Ahlat, a town in eastern Turkey that he described as a starting point for the Seljuk expansion …
The radioactive region around Chernobyl, Ukraine, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in human history, has become an unlikely wildlife refuge. Source link
US President Donald Trump has ordered US flags to fly at half-staff for one week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Under the presidential proclamation published on the White House website August 25, the flags will remain at half-staff from 6pm on August …
Considering that Stefanos Manos’ “systemic” participation in the game of politics lasted just over 20 years, from 1977 to 1998, his accomplishments are all the more remarkable, both in quantity and quality. Source link
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has terminated the academic service of Solehah Yaacob, a former linguistics professor who claimed that ancient Romans may have learned shipbuilding techniques from Malay seafarers. IIUM’s Office of Communication, Advocacy and Promotion said the university terminated Solehah’s service on April 27 and barred her from using any official title, …
The introduction of the International Baccalaureate at Greece’s public schools is an important step toward elevating standards and making the education system more outward-looking. Source link
Newly appointed teachers can receive up to 50% off ferry tickets under a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Maritime Affairs, with several ferry companies offering discounted fares for travel to their new posts. Most of the discounts apply from August 23 to September 11, 2026. The initiative covers teachers appointed …
With elections expected to take place by next spring and tensions with Turkey on the rise, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sees relations with Greece’s neighbor to the East as an issue where he has an advantage compared to his political opponents. Source link
A 43-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with the murder of Vangelis Zampounis has been arrested in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus. According to the Cyprus News Agency, Alexei Shokpa was arrested in the Esentepe area and appeared before a court in the north. Authorities charged him with illegal residence and entering a designated …
The Athens Stock Exchange closed on Tuesday at a new high for the year, as investors showed a greater appetite for buying and turnover rebounded. Source link