NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece

NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece

Discussions are expected to focus on Turkey’s concerns over the presence of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near its border with Syria, a group supported by the United States but viewed by Ankara as a threat. The discussion will also address Turkey’s potential mediatory role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and explore the implications of …

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Police data reveals doubling of reported domestic violence incidents in 2024

Police data reveals doubling of reported domestic violence incidents in 2024

Hellenic Police data released on Sunday reveals that reported domestic violence incidents in the first 10 months of 2024 have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2023. During January to October 2024, 18,427 domestic violence cases were reported, a sharp increase from 9,860 cases reported in the same period last year. Arrests have …

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Temperature drop expected across Greece

Temperature drop expected across Greece

[InTimeNews] A sharp drop in temperature is expected nationwide on Sunday. Temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees Celsius in central and northern regions and 13 to 15 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country. The weather will be mostly clear, with occasional local clouds over the eastern mainland, Evia, the Aegean islands …

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Tourism industry warning | eKathimerini.com

Tourism industry warning | eKathimerini.com

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is warning of possible long-term impacts on the competitiveness of the Greek tourism product as a result of the increase in hotel accommodation fees and other charges thanks to a bill by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. At the same time, it calls for ensuring the investment of …

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NATO Secretary General in Athens on Tuesday

NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece

[Manon Cruz/ AP] NATO’s newly appointed Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will visit Athens next Tuesday for a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister and government officials. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, and Defence Minister Nikos Dendias. The day before, Rutte will visit Ankara to meet with …

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Cartoon (23/11/2024) | eKathimerini.com

Cartoon (23/11/2024) | eKathimerini.com

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That’s the rent, take it or leave it

That’s the rent, take it or leave it

Many foreign buyers of property utilize their assets and the resell them, reaping profits. What is on the mind of an apartment owner who rents a 70 sq.m. flat, in an old building in Athens’ central Pangrati district, for 800 euros? It is renovated, but it is squeezed in a narrow street, with a tiny …

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Zero seriousness | eKathimerini.com

Zero seriousness | eKathimerini.com

Wednesday’s TV debate between the candidates for the new SYRIZA leader did not garner the same attention as the corresponding debate held by PASOK, nor did it demonstrate the same level of seriousness. This was not only due to the topics discussed but also to the political quality of the participants. Where else could one …

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Green growth plan for islands

Green growth plan for islands

Environment and Energy Minister Thodoros Skylakakis spoke on Thursday about the significant economic and environmental benefits for the Greek islands from the creation of the Decarbonization Fund for the Islands, leveraging investments of 3.8 billion euros. Endowed with 25 million CO2 emission rights from the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions trading system, which at current prices …

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