Montenegrin government falls over ties with Serbian Church
Lawmakers voted 50-1 to oust the government of Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic just weeks after he signed an agreement regulating the position of the Serbian church in Montenegro.
Mitsotakis: Ending of EU surveillance an ‘historic day’
The ending of EU surveillance of Greek government spending after 12 years marks “an historic day,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday. “August 20, 2022, is a historic day for Greece and for all Greeks: Our country is exiting the EU’s enhanced surveillance framework.”
Mitsotakis, Tsipras both active on social media
Given the decisive role played by social media platforms in shaping public opinion today, especially among younger age groups, it comes as no surprise that Greek political parties and leaders are also following global trends, using them as a key means of communicating their messages.
EU backs changing monkeypox vaccine injection method to boost supply
European countries could stretch out limited supplies of the monkeypox vaccine by administering smaller doses of the shot, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Friday.
Evros fence to be extended by 80 kilometers
The government’s intention to extend the Evros border fence with Turkey by 80 kilometers was reiterated on Friday by Migration Minister Notis Mitarakis, who stressed that Greece cannot be an “open field.”
Revolut to offer crypto services in Cyprus
Revolut, a British financial technology company that specializes in digital banking, this week received approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) to offer cryptocurrency and digital asset services.
Demand for premium office space is up, but supply is lagging
The end of pandemic-related restrictions has seen renewed demand for office space, with several high-profile acquisitions.
Israel and Turkey restore full diplomatic ties
As Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic relations, HALC Executive Director Endy Zemenides and Dr Aykan Erdemir, director of international affairs research at the Anti-Defamation League, discuss what prompted the move and the implications for the region.
Drink up, Japan tells young people. I’ll pass, many reply
Among the casualties of the pandemic is one that many young people in Japan say they do not miss: the drinking culture.
Turkish lira sliding toward record lows after rate hike
Turkey’s lira slid toward an all-time low on Friday as traders continued selling the currency after the previous day’s surprise central bank interest rate cut in the face of near 80% inflation.