Russia denies reports of flights to occupied Cyprus
The Russian Embassy in Nicosia has refuted a story in Turkish newspaper Milliyet that direct flights from Russia to occupied northern Cyprus will commence, according to RIA Novosti.
Natural gas subsidy set at 90 euros per megawatt hour for households
The Greek government unveiled details of a plan to subsidize electricity and natural gas bills for households to mitigate a jump in prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Elections, the anniversary of Lausanne, Turkey’s centennial, and Greek-Turkish relations
Aside from key elections next year in both Turkey and Greece, 2023 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, the treaty that established Turkey’s modern borders and is at the heart of Greek-Turkish relations, and the centennial of the founding of the Turkish Republic.
Mitsotakis tells Lapid Ankara’s actions ‘undermine stability’ in East Med
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused Turkey of “extreme aggressive rhetoric” and “unacceptable claims that challenge Greek sovereignty” in a meeting with Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid in New York on Tuesday.
Nicolas Hubesch | Athens | To October 13
Wandering around the streets of Athens during the lockdowns, French artist Nicolas Hubesch became inspired by the rundown apartment blocks and neighborhoods that went up to accommodate thousands of refugees from Asia Minor a century ago.
Greece also impacted by rising dementia cases
The prevalence of dementia on a global level is also impacting Greece, with research suggesting a sharp rise of 45% by 2050.
Dendias meets Stoltenberg, Scholz at 77th UNGA
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Weekin New York on Tuesday.
Power users return to PPC in droves
Power consumers seem to be seeking refuge from the high prices and insecurity from the prolonged energy uncertainty in the arms of PPC.
Tourism’s all-time July high
According to data from the Bank of Greece, receipts in July 2022 amounted to 3.723 billion euros, marginally increased by 0.56% from July 2019, a month that held the previous record with receipts of €3.702 billion.
Oruc Reis to make return to East Med
Ankara is crafting the backdrop of a potential crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean, ahead of elections in both Turkey and Greece in 2023, as indicated by Energy Minister Fatih Donmez’s announcement on Tuesday that the Oruc Reis research ship is heading for the region.