The European Union’s new high-tech border control system has encountered an unexpected challenge: identical twins. The Entry/Exit System (EES), which is being introduced across the Schengen Area, relies on biometric data—including facial recognition and fingerprints—to register travellers from non-EU countries. While the technology is designed to strengthen border security and streamline passport checks, officials have …

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Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met with Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite during his visit to Sydney. Κατά την επίσκεψή μου στο Σίδνεϋ, συναντήθηκα με τον Αυστραλό Υφυπουργό Εξωτερικών Matt Thistlethwaite @MThistlethwaite, στο Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών της Αυστραλίας. Συζητήσαμε τις τρέχουσες διεθνείς και περιφερειακές προκλήσεις ασφαλείας, καθώς και τη σημασία προστασίας των… pic.twitter.com/D8XZSUor9w …

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has referenced the recent fatal firebombing attack on the home of a Greek politician’s family as he called on more than 60 countries to strengthen efforts against what he described as a resurgence of far-left political terrorism. Speaking at the opening of a State Department summit on Thursday, Rubio …

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Rents continue to climb across Greece, with Athens and Thessaloniki recording fresh increases, according to new market data. Housing affordability remains a major challenge as demand continues to outpace supply in many areas. A study by the Centre for Liberal Studies (KEFiM) identifies the persistent imbalance between housing supply and demand as the main driver …

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Atzarakis recalled attending a strict school run by nuns, where he felt significant pressure and oppression. He described humour as his personal “way out” during those years. “In the first school there was oppression, so humour was a way out. It was conservative in every way. The children wore uniforms. One child had a tail …

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