Students from Yale University, led by Professor of Architectural Design, Nader Tehrani, who holds the Eero Saarinen Chair, visited the iconic building of the former airport as well as the Experience Center in Ellinikon (The Εllinikon).
Greek economic growth is expected to remain strong both this year and in 2025, staying above the EU and Eurozone averages, the European Commission said in its winter economic forecast for Greece released on Thursday.
A pursuit of a human smuggler, who transported 12 migrants piled into a car, in the center of Athens, took place on Tuesday (13/2).
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday attended a ceremony for the naming of two new fire-fighting boats that will join the Fire Department's fleet.
Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis met in Washington with Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyues and Homeland Security Deputy Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Adam Hunter.
"I want to emphasise from the outset that we are here to find solutions and that we also approach this meeting in an atmosphere of good will," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday in his initial statement, during a meeting at the Maximos Mansion with representatives of the panhellenic committee of protesting farmers.
The Public Power Corporation's (PPC) plans to penetrate the region of the Western Balkans and the Southeast Mediterranean were presented by PPC president and CEO George Stassis to the US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, with whom he met in Washington.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the Gazetta Awards of the sports site on Monday night, presenting an award to Otto Rehhagel, the soccer coach who led the Greek national team (2001-2010) through World and European championship qualifications.
According to Bulgarian media, a Greek skier was crushed by an avalanche in Bulgaria and lost his life.The avalanche hit the Bulgarian ski resort of Borovets, crushing a group of Greek skiers and snowboarders in its wake.
The Egyptian attacker killed shipowner Maria Karnesi, the CEO of the shipping company and a captain in Glyfada
A Greek-owned cargo ship flying the flag of the Marshall Islands reportedly targeted by "two missiles" off the coast of Yemen, a British private maritime security company announced today.
Hellenic Police-ELAS was called for an emergency incident in Glyfada, as according to information there were shots fired at a shipping company.
Major Anastasios-Sotirios Palamidas, a Greek Fighter Flight Instructor in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT) at Sheppard AFB, Texas, has received the prestigious 80th Flying Training Wing Aviation Well Done Award for his outstanding bravery under exceptional circumstances.
With over 2500 hours of experience flying high-performance fighter jets, Major Palamidas faced a challenging situation when a bird strike caused engine failure and structural damage to a T-38 aircraft. Demonstrating remarkable airmanship skills, he successfully landed the aircraft, saving the lives of the crew and preventing millions of dollars in damage to the United States Air Force base at Sheppard AFB.
As cosmosphilly.com reported, Major Palamidas and his remarkable airmanship skills were put to the test when he successfully landed a T-38 aircraft after it suffered a bird strike, leading to engine failure and structural damage. His quick thinking, decisive action, and exceptional judgment during the incident saved the crew’s lives and prevented millions of dollars in damage to the United States Air Force.,
The ENJJPT program, located at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas, is an elite institution for training combat pilots from NATO and allied nations. As the world’s only multinational manned and managed flying training program, ENJJPT produces combat pilots for both the United States Air Force and the NATO alliance. It is renowned for its rigorous training, cutting-edge technology, and fostering camaraderie among NATO member countries.
Major Palamidas’ recognition underscores the high standards demanded by this prestigious training program. It symbolizes the close ties between Greece and the United States, highlighting the caliber of individuals representing the Hellenic Air Force on the international stage.
Major Palamidas has previously demonstrated exceptional courage and skill in Greece while serving as an F-4 Phantom fighter pilot. His actions have cemented his reputation as a fighter pilot of unparalleled ability and valor.
By averting a potential disaster and ensuring the safety of his student and the aircraft, Major Palamidas exemplifies the significance of his contribution not only to the ENJJPT program but to international aviation safety as a whole. His actions have inspired and uplifted not only his peers but also generations of aspiring aviators, leaving an indelible mark on the aviation community and the hearts of all those who value courage and selfless service.