Macron at the United Nations
From the floor of the UN General Assembly, in an important and passionate speech, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed those refusing to condemn the barbarity of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Public health is above PR spin
He’s a dedicated doctor who has been in a position of responsibility in the National Health System (ESY) for many decades. He has no political affiliations and is there for anyone who needs help or advice, 24/7.
Kids hone sports skills at national Special Olympics
“Coexistence, osmosis, is the only way to achieve integration,” the head of Special Olympics Hellas, retired ambassador Dionyssios Kodellas, tells Kathimerini as 900 youngsters with intellectual disabilities head to Loutraki in Corinth for the Panhellenic Special Olympics Games on October 3-7.
Europe’s hour
European officials never tire of repeating that the EU is at war. But their actions do not concur with their declarations.
Cyprus celebrates independence anniversary
The Republic of Cyprus celebrated the 62nd anniversary since the declaration of its independence from British rule on Saturday with a military parade in capital Nicosia.
Singer Stamatis Kokotas dies at 85
Singer Stamatis Kokotas passed away at the age of 85 early on Saturday. He had been hospitalized with cancer recently, according to the Health Ministry.
Turkey’s energy importer BOTAS adjusts price calculation for industrial users
Turkey’s energy importer BOTAS said on Friday that it had changed the calculation method for the natural gas used at industrial sites, moving to market based pricing and delivering what one industry source said was a “veiled price hike” for October.
Google announces its first cloud region in Greece
Alex Patelis, the chief economic adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the significance of Google’s announcement to set up its first regional cloud service hub in Greece, and look at what it means for Greece’s efforts to boost its tech sector and transform its economy.
PASOK condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian regions
Greece’s Socialists, the PASOK-Movement for Change party, condemned on Saturday the annexation of four regions in Ukraine occupied by Russia, saying it constitutes “a flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty” of the country.
Markets are concerned
What do the markets see in Greece and what do they worry will happen here? It is known that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), which holds the greatest part of the Greek debt, has given us a long grace period.