Lomar Shipping buys out Carl Buettner
London-based, Greek-owned Lomar Shipping announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Bremen-based Carl Buettner Holding (CB).
Greece crafts response to Turkish moves
Greek officials are considering their response to the signing of a hydrocarbons exploration agreement between the Tripoli-based Libyan government and Turkey.
EU executive chief proposes temporary gas price cap
The European Union should put in place a temporary price cap on natural gas until a new price index can be introduced, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday.
As Europe’s leaders meet, some fear for EU membership hopes
Leaders from more than 40 countries meeting in the Czech capital Thursday are set to launch a “European Political Community” aimed at boosting security and prosperity across the continent. But critics claim the new forum is an attempt to put the brakes on European Union enlargement.
PM warns deputies over election pitfalls
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned his MPs that the first of what is almost certain to be a double general election next year will be a crucial one and that they should not treat it as a transition event, waiting for the “real one.”
Greek universities to market English-language degree programs
Greek universities will set up a company to market their English-language degree programs abroad. These programs are still in their infancy. So far, there are three undergraduate programs, two in the medical schools of the University of Athens and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and one in the former’s humanities division (officially, the Philosophy School).…
Borrell: EU set to reach agreement on new sanctions proposal on Wednesday
European Union governments are set to reach agreement on Wednesday on proposals for new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
Turkish journalist groups slam bill to fight disinformation
Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday began debating a highly controversial draft law the government says is aimed at combating fake news and disinformation, but which critics denounce as yet another attempt to stifle freedom of expression.
Turkish UAV flies over Kinaros
A Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, flew over the islet of Kinaros in the early hours of Wednesday.
Mild tremor rattles Corinthia
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale hit the regional unit of Corinthia, at 7.50 a.m. on Wednesday, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reported.