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At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
More than two dozen world leaders are delivering remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference Wednesday, with many hard-hit nations detailing their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change.
Home heating subsidy platform opens
Citizens can now apply for a heating allowance for the 2024-25 period as the relevant e-platform has opened for applications on www.aade.gr/mythermansi.
No ships or ferries on November 20 due to strike action
Ships and ferries will remain tied up on November 20 at ports throughout Greece following a decision by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation to join a 24-hour nationwide strike called by private-sector trade union federation GSEE on the same day.
Cyprus mulls natgas licensing round as demands remains robust
Cyprus is considering a new licensing round for offshore natural gas exploration as demand remains strong despite global attempts to move away from fossil fuels, its energy minister said.
Crunch time for crypto money
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance has started creating an institutional framework to set operating rules and tackle the cryptocurrency and digital currency market.
Erdogan hopes for new US approach after ‘concerning’ Trump messages on Mideast
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he hopes US President-elect Donald Trump would take a different approach on the Middle East during his term, but that some of the messages coming from his side were concerning, broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday.
Erdogan says Turkey could take joint steps with Elon Musk on tech
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could take joint steps with Elon Musk on technology if opportunities for cooperation in that field arise, broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Wednesday.
Crete shepherd sentenced for assault, dangerous driving after confrontation with German tourists
What started as a misunderstanding on the Rethymno-Perama provincial road in Crete quickly escalated into a confrontation, pursuit, and collision.
Thessaloniki Metro logo unveiled ahead of Nov 30 inauguration
The logo for the Thessaloniki Metro, which is set to be inaugurated in the northern port city on November 30, was unveiled on Wednesday by Transport Minister Christos Staikouras.
Media watchdog targets trappers over explicit content
Three of Greece’s top trap artists, Snik, Toquel and Rack, were summoned by the National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV) for a hearing on controversial content.
15-year-old arrested for attacking 14-year-old outside school in Petralona
A 14-year-old boy was assaulted on Monday afternoon outside his school in central Athens.
Qatar’s Emir to visit Turkey on Thursday, Turkish minister says
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will visit Turkey on Thursday for high-level meetings, Turkey’s trade minister said on Wednesday, after Doha said at the weekend it stalled its Gaza mediation efforts for now.
Plan to reshape armed forces for the future
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to introduce a significant overhaul of the nation’s military structure, aiming for greater efficiency and modernization across all branches of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The detailed plan will be presented in Parliament on Wednesday, with an advance briefing given to members of the National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee.
Mitsotakis: World needs to be ‘more honest’ about trade-offs in energy transition
The world needs to be “more honest” about the trade-offs needed to keep global temperatures down, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the UN climate summit in Baku on Wednesday.
Michalis Ganas (1944-2024), poet and modern revivalist of rural Greece
The news of Michalis Ganas’ death at age of 80 after a serious illness filled his loved ones and friends, his colleagues and all those who knew him personally or through his verses with sorrow. For although he had a reserved air, much like the songs of his homeland, he was a forthcoming, sincere and down-to-earth man.
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
When more than two dozen world leaders deliver remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference on Wednesday, many have detailed their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change.
Agrinio murder suspect: ‘I could not bear the thought of her being with someone else’
A 30-year-old man, who has confessed to killing his ex-partner in Agrinio, western Greece, told police that he took her life because he “could not bear the thought of her being with someone else.”
Why Rubio troubles Ankara
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, nominated for US secretary of state, has long championed stronger US ties with Greece and Cyprus, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Free surgeries to cut waiting times
Starting November 28, Greece will introduce a program of free afternoon surgeries aimed at reducing long waiting times for patients.
Grant Thornton: Center to drive AI in Greece
A pioneering center that will drive artificial intelligence will be set up in Greece, said Grant Thornton Greece CEO Vassilis Kazas during the opening address of the “Future Unfold: What Unfolds When AI Meets Purpose?” conference in Athens on Monday.