Robotics plan nearly ready for takeoff
Striving to be on a par with other countries in the field, the Athena Research Center is seeking to develop a very ambitious program that foresees the introduction of robotics into different realms of society.
Germany signs deal with Greek shipper in bid to reduce reliance on Russian gas
The German federal government has chartered two floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) from a Greek-owned shipping company that are expected to play an important part in the country’s efforts to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.
Enriching Greece’s foreign policy objectives
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet US President Joe Biden on May 16 and speak in the Congress the day after. The visit showcases the dynamism of Greek-American relations.
Revithoussa gas keeping Bulgaria afloat
The liquefied natural gas terminal at Revithoussa, an islet west of Athens, and the increased LNG loads arriving at its facilities have been sustaining the Bulgarian market since April 27, when Gazprom turned of the tap, depriving it of 90% of its natural gas needs.
Migratory birds and their habitats need protection
More than 185 million birds migrate through Greece this time of year on their way from Africa to Northern Europe.
The American far-right and the Orthodox Church
Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz and Dr. Aram Sariksian join Thanos Davelis to look at why far-right Americans are joining Orthodox churches in the US, and explore what the broader implications are not only for these churches and communities, but also for US democracy.
Report sheds light on failings of fire prevention mechanism
Sounding the alarm after last year’s devastating fire season, a new report by WWF Greece points to a series of failings in the management of wildfire prevention funds and the need for better oversight.
Police bust central Athens burglary racket
Police in Athens have arrested two men who are believed to be part of a burglary gang that broke into homes in the city center and made off with booty worth more than 440,000 euros.
Piraeus Bank posts major growth in net earnings
Piraeus Bank on Thursday reported a sixfold jump in first-quarter net earnings from last year’s fourth quarter, boosted by strong trading income.
Too early to see war effect on lenders
The exposure of Greek banks to Russia and Ukraine is negligible and any prediction regarding the final impact on financial stability would be extremely premature and precarious, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on Thursday.