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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proudly announced on Wednesday the Migration Pact, the EU’s proposal for Migration and Asylum. “The Pact offers a fresh start,” von der Leyen said adding that “the old system to deal with migration in the bloc no longer works.” She stressed that the …
Read More »Greece Weather warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, powerful winds
Greece’ National Meteorological Service EMY issued a weather warning as a bad weather front will strike with heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms, powerful winds and possible hail. Affected are mainly areas already hit by medicane Ianos over the last weekend: the Ionian islands and Karditsa in Thessaly that remains under water. …
Read More »Erdogan’s list of demands to EU in order to diffuse tension
During a video-conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan put on the table a list of demands that would “facilitate” him to diffuse tension with Greece. He said that Turkey is ready to launch exploratory talks with Greece …
Read More »5G bill approved by Greek Parliament with broad majority
With a broad majority the Greek Parliament approved on Tuesday the bill on digital governance and 5th Generation broadband frequency spectrum (5G). The bill passed with 275 votes in a Parliament of 300 seats. Addressing the plenary, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis noted that the auction of the 5th Generation …
Read More »As posturing US politicians meddle in Elgin Marbles – Americans urged to look at their own record
America’s own track record on antiquities is not exemplary, from the invasion of Iraq to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, plenty of comparisons can be made to Elgin’s acquisitions.
Read More »Power mostly restored on Ionian islands, Karditsa, says Power Operator
Power is mostly restored on the Ionian Islands and Karditsa, the areas hardest hit by the Medicane, hurricane, Greece’s Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) said on Tuesday evening. The few remaining and remote areas still without power since Ianos hit over the weekend were being worked on, the operator added. …
Read More »Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume “exploratory contacts”
Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume exploratory contacts in Istanbul, the Greek Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday afternoon, however without specifying the date. The two countries “have agreed to hold the 61st round of exploratory contacts in Istanbul, in the near future,” the ministry said in a surprisingly brief …
Read More »Greece Coronavirus: 346 new cases and 8 more deaths
Greece recorded 346 new coronavirus cases and 8 more deaths in the last 24 hours, health uahtorities announced on Tuesday. Total infections reached 15,928 and deaths toll increased to 352. 28 of the new cases have been detected among tourists. Again, the majority of daily infections are located in Attica …
Read More »“Lockdown in Attica” if restrictions don’t flatten the curve, signal Greek officials
Greek officials reiterated in the past hours the possibility of a lockdown should the latest measures do not decrease coronavirus infections and continue to put the health system under pressure, especially in Attica. Epidemiologists reportedly awaiting for the latest restrictions in force September 21 – October 4 to flatten the …
Read More »Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor targets mask-deniers with arrest, imprisonment
The Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has decided to take action against mask-deniers and issued a circular on Tuesday seeking the immediate arrest of people who refuse to wear a face mask in violation of public health safety rules or encourage other people to do so. Chief prosecutor Vassilis Pliotas …
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