Congressional concern grows over Barrack comments on Turkey, F-35s

Congressional concern grows over Barrack comments on Turkey, F-35s

Recent comments by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack suggesting a possible pathway for Ankara’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program have sparked strong reactions in Congress, with lawmakers questioning whether his remarks reflect official US policy toward Turkey, Israel and broader regional security issues. According to a letter circulating for signatures in the …

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Athens ‘certain’ sea drone is Ukrainian

Athens ‘certain’ sea drone is Ukrainian

The Ukrainian-made drone is at the Skaramagas naval base, where it is undergoing technical analysis. This photo shows the device’s warhead, featuring specialized front-end curvatures designed to direct the blast wave and maximize impact. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at a gathering with his EU colleagues, said Tuesday he was “certain” the unmanned explosives-laden sea …

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Banks’ €11.5 bln challenge | eKathimerini.com

Banks’ €11.5 bln challenge | eKathimerini.com

[Shutterstock] Behind the facade of complete normalization in the banking sector, the last major impact of the crisis remains on lenders’ balance sheets: Deferred tax credit comes to around €11.5 billion and represents a significant portion – almost 40% – of the regulatory capital of systemic groups. Deferred tax is “lower quality” capital, not because …

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Stournaras: Instability is going to persist

Stournaras: Instability is going to persist

[InTime News] Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras told Italian newspaper Avvenire that the crises of recent years have shown just how vulnerable Europe is. He noted that coordinated investment in infrastructure, interconnections and the diversification of energy sources are needed, as well as accelerating the use of renewable sources. Stournaras explained that this is …

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Finance ministry tax cooperation bill advances to plenary vote

Finance ministry tax cooperation bill advances to plenary vote

[Shutterstock] A Finance Ministry bill incorporating a European Union directive and amendment on administrative cooperation in taxation concluded its committee review rounds,  and after a majority vote approval, will make its way to the plenary on Wednesday. There, it will be discussed and voted on. Among its provisions is lowering fees for binding tax responses …

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Collective labor contracts extended to two more sectors

Collective labor contracts extended to two more sectors

[AMNA] The signing of the ministerial decision to extend the two new collective labor agreements to the food and confectionery industries marks one of the most significant interventions in the labor market in recent years. Now, more than 400,000 employees are expected to see improvements in their salaries and terms of employment. By decision of …

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Foggy brain? Maybe it’s your gut

Foggy brain? Maybe it’s your gut

Dr. Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of his patients come to him complaining not only about stomach trouble but about their brains, too. Irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive dysfunction can be accompanied by a mental haze. People experiencing constipation and bloating, for example, may describe “a sense …

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Blackstone expands its investments in Greece

Blackstone expands its investments in Greece

The investment interest of US giant Blackstone in the Greek market is expanding. It recently proceeded with a series of major transactions, including a strategic partnership with the Phaea hotel group, the acquisition of a stake in Fraport Greece and now, the acquisition of Skroutz. A central role in the group’s strategy for Greece belongs …

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What is at AI’s heart?

What is at AI’s heart?

As we ponder how each country can strengthen its economy, its politics, and its defenses in an ever more unpredictable world, as the leaders of the two largest Christian churches unite in their calls for human dignity to be protected, we ought to worry about technology.  Already, in a very short time, artificial intelligence is …

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The commitments of allies

Greece has stood by Ukraine from the very start of Russia’s invasion. Its solidarity as an ally has been unwavering. Source link