Elections triggering political sensitivities
The elections seem to trigger sensitivities the closer they get, a bit like allergies with the arrival of spring. Source link
Congressional response prepared in relation to the proposed military sale to Turkey
A group of Members of Congress, led by Democratic Representative Dina Titus of Nevada, is urging House leadership to stand ready to introduce a Joint Resolution of Disapproval under US law, should the Trump administration attempt to allow Turkey to acquire F-35 fighter jets. Source link
John Cleese: ‘In comedy, you make fun of everyone’
Who doesn’t remember the hilarious scene with the incurably optimistic Black Knight from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”? Source link
New edition of Aristotle’s complete works in English a ‘threefold’ challenge
Oxford University Press published “The Complete Works of Aristotle” in 1954, in a comprehensive English translation that, for decades, served as the standard reference for scholars studying the work of the great Greek philosopher. Now, 72 years later, a new edition titled “Aristotle: Complete Works” by Hackett Publishing, has come to replace the older one. …
British fugitive wanted by Spain arrested in Ioannina
A 60-year-old British man wanted by Spanish authorities was arrested on Saturday in Ioannina, northwestern Greece, police said. Source link
Greek, Albanian defense ministers to hold talks in Athens
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is scheduled to host his Albanian counterpart, Ermal Nufi, in Athens on Monday. Source link
Large forest fire near Corinth triggers evacuation alert
A fire broke out midday Sunday in a forested area near Corinth, in the Pefkali region, prompting authorities to issue an emergency 112 alert instructing residents to evacuate and move towards Sofiko via the Corinth-Epidaurus highway. Source link
Fire at Athens hotel under control, one person hospitalized
A fire that broke out at a hotel in downtown Athens’ Omonia area early Sunday morning has been brought under control by firefighters, with one person transferred to hospital for treatment. Source link
PM: Greece has made ‘undeniable progress’ since 2019
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday that Greece has made “undeniable progress” across a wide range of policy areas since 2019, as he defended his government’s record and reaffirmed its commitment to a decade-long reform agenda extending to 2030. Source link
Tanker towed to Turkish port after mechanical failure in northern Aegean
A tanker that became adrift in the northern Aegean Sea due to mechanical failure was safely towed to a Turkish port early Sunday morning, authorities said. Source link