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Transfer of dolphins from Greek zoo to US draws criticism

The planned transfer of five dolphins from the Attica Zoological Park in Greece to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from marine conservation organizations.

February 3, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Mitsotakis to the Financial Times: “Europe must spend more on its defense”

On the day of his participation in the Informal European Council in Brussels, during which the 27 EU members are expected to raise the issue of common European defense, the prime minister states, among other things, in an article titled “Europe must spend more on its defense” that “if our Union is to remain a pillar of peace and stability, we must acquire a strong, unified and credible deterrent. There is no time to waste.”

February 3, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greek-Turkish tensions rising in over the Crete-Cyprus cable

The geopolitical factor remains the main and most serious uncertainty for the implementation of the plan for the electrical interconnection of Crete and Cyprus. This s the main and most serious uncertainty for the implementation of the plan for the electrical interconnection of Crete and Cyprus. This is confirmed by the time-consuming procedures for conducting seabed surveys, as well as Turkey’s reaction every time a NAVTEX is issued, and research vessels head out to sea to conduct investigations for the laying of the cable for the electrical interconnection.

February 3, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Trump Tariffs: How Will They Affect Greece – What Concerns the Government

The Greek government’s economic staff appears reserved regarding the possibility of tariffs being imposed by the Donald Trump administration on the European Union and Greece. According to available information, a government meeting is expected to be held this week to discuss all the issues, as the US president has already begun implementing such measures, as he had announced.

February 3, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Santorini: Continuous quakes alarm residents and authorities

Anxiety and fear have gripped the residents of Santorini, due to the successive earthquakes that have occurred in recent days on the island.

February 3, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Distinguished director, Dimitris Kollatos, has died at the age of 88.

Dimitris Kollatos passed away at his home on Thursday (30/01) in the afternoon. According to information, in recent years he had been facing many health problems.

January 31, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Former CEO of Hellenic Train suspected of false testimony in train disaster probe

The former CEO of Hellenic Train Maurizio Capotorto, is being investigated by the Prosecutor's Office for the offence of making a false statement before the Parliament's Special Investigation Committee on the Tempi tragedy.

January 31, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Earthquake 4.4 Richter in Evia, near Aliveri - Felt in Athens

An earthquake with its epicenter in Aliveri in Evia occurred at 5:55 pm. The earthquake was felt in Athens.

January 31, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

How an investment in the Greek defense industry’s production base supports the implementation of the EU’s new defense doctrine

The successive crises that Europe has faced in recent years – the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, inflation and the most recent developments in Israel and Syria – have significantly shaken the European status quo, creating the need to develop a new strategy focused on autonomy in the critical sectors of health, defense, energy and the economy in general. This is because it has become clear that this lack of coherent policymaking significantly limits the EU’s ability and response time to global challenges.

January 31, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Awarding of Greek Language Certificates in Washington

As part of the celebration of Greek Language Day, the awarding of Greek Language Certificates to the successful candidates of the St. Catherine Examination Center took place on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the premises of the St. Catherine Church.

January 30, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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Messolonghi: Two Greek-Americans found innocent for the theft of a helicopter

Two Greek-American businessmen sat in the dock on charges of embezzlement of a high-value object, which was none other than a helicopter.

January 30, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Mitsotakis: Vows to hold all those responsible for Tempi disaster accountable amid public outcry

Facing intense public pressure and mass protests over the deadly Tempi train crash, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has vowed a full judicial investigation and acknowledged government missteps in managing the crisis.

January 30, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greek Prince Nikolaos will wed Chryssi Vardinogianni in Athens

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Chryssi Vardinogianni will wed in a private ceremony in Athens next week, the former Greek royal family announced.

January 30, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Stephen Fry weighs in on the return of Parthenon Sculptures during Athens visit

British actor and author Stephen Fry added his voice to the growing calls for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures during a visit to Athens this week.

Fry, a well-known philhellene, presented his latest book, "Odyssey," at a special event hosted by Greece's Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization at the Acropolis Museum.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni praised Fry for his longstanding support of the sculptures' return.

"Your advocacy for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures is not just a gesture of friendship but an act of respect for history, art, and humanity’s cultural heritage," Ms. Kefalogianni said, emphasizing that the sculptures' reunification is a matter of global justice.

The event highlighted Greece's commitment to cultural tourism, with Ms. Kefalogianni noting recent progress towards the sculptures' return, such as the repatriation of the Fagan fragment and the Vatican's donation of sculptures.

She thanked Mr. Fry for his unwavering support, calling his work an inspiration that connects the past with the future. Fry's visit and his support for the sculptures' return add to the growing international momentum for the reunification of these iconic artifacts.

January 30, 2025
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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