Greek island reaches record recycling rate
The Dodecanese island of Tilos has the highest recycling rate of any island in the world, officials said Tuesday.
The US-Turkey ‘reset’ narrative and the Aegean
HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides joins Thanos Davelis today to break down why a failure by the US to publicly link any discussion around a possible “reset” in US-Turkish relations to Ankara ending its destabilizing behavior in the Aegean undermines US policy.
Three-storey Antetokounmpo mural unveiled in Milwaukee
A three-story mural of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in downtown Milwaukee is officially complete.
Europe plans to drop mandatory mask requirements for air travel next week
Face masks are set to be no longer mandatory in airports and on flights in Europe, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Wednesday.
Athens Tattoo Convention returns
Starting on May 13, some 350 tattoo artists (among them all-star personalities in the field) from Greece and around the world will be introducing a great variety of tattoo art genres over a colorful three-day period.
Auxiliary fund sets off positively
The new auxiliary social security fund (TEKA) has registered at least 15,000 workers in the first three months of its operation.
Hungary says EU’s oil embargo proposal still unacceptable
The European Union’s proposal on oil sanctions against Russia would destroy the Hungarian economy and does not offer a solution to the huge problems it would create for Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
Council of State rules in favor of campus police
The Council of State, Greece’s highest administrative court, has ruled that legislation which provides for the creation of a new police corps, permanently stationed on university campuses, does not violate academic freedom and the self-governing legal status of the institutions.
Taxi app Beat doubles settlement to back charity project
Ride-sharing and taxi app Beat will be matching the amount of 20,000 euros it was awarded from a recent defamation suit to bankroll two projects that are aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities.
President affirms Greek commitment to dialogue with Turkey
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has described Greece as “a pillar of stability in the southeastern Mediterranean and the broader region,” while pledging the country’s commitment to dialogue with Turkey.