Cybercrime complaints can now be made online
As of Friday, the public can file complaints of cybercrime incidents such as offenses against minors, illegal access to computers and cryptocurrency fraud digitally on the gov.gr website.
Man rams car into Athens mall; no injuries reported
A man who reportedly shouting that he was “an emissary of God” rammed his car through the front window of a mall in the western Athens suburb of Aegaleo on Friday morning, causing damage to the building but no injuries.
EU to provide new 500 million euro military aid to Ukraine, Borrell says
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday the bloc would provide a further 500 million euros’ worth of military support to Ukraine and that he was confident a deal could be reached in the coming days to agree an embargo on Russian oil.
Titan Cement prices jump 20% in last few months
The management of Athens-listed company Titan Cement has resorted to successive hikes in the prices of its products in order to deal with the increase in production costs due to the rise in energy prices and the charges of the supply chains (transport, logistics, procurements etc).
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.