Going West from Moscow
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has upended European security and awakened NATO.
Split Cyprus seeks equal say for women in future peace talks
The rival leaders of divided Cyprus on Wednesday kicked off an initiative to give women an equal say in any renewed push to reunify the east Mediterranean island nation.
AA to link Athens with New York JFK
American Airlines is starting a third daily direct flight between Athens and the US on May 6, connecting the Greek capital with New York’s JFK International Airport.
Mitsotakis: Unemployment drop in 2019-2022 greatest in EU
Greece achieved the greatest drop in unemployment in Europe, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told MPs on Wednesday, during a debate on the government’s new jobs bill.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre’s ancient altar rediscovered, researchers say
Pressed against a wall in a back corridor of Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a stone slab bore testimony only to the graffiti etched on it by multitudes of pilgrims through the ages.
90-year-old man remanded in custody for killing of man
A 90-year-old man was remanded in custody on Wednesday after he was accused of fatally shooting a 52-year-old man on the island of Tinos on Sunday. The 90-year-old man had a hearing with the prosecutor on Wednesday and presented his old age and health conditions as a defense.
New violations of Greek airspace by Turkish fighters
A pair of Turkish F-16 fighter jets flew over the Greek islands of Panagia, Oinousses, and Farmakonisi on Wednesday. Specifically, the pair of fighter jets flew over Panagia and Oinousses at approximately 2.30 p.m. at an altitude of 1,500 feet, and later flew over Farmakonisi at 2.46 p.m. at an altitude of 9,00 feet.
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Covid-19 deaths remain high while new cases ease
Greek health authorities announced 11,061 new cases of Covid-19 and 65 deaths during their daily briefing on Wednesday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 345 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Germany rejects EU oil embargo on Russia at the moment
Germany rejects a European Union ban on Russian oil at the moment and continues to oppose payments in rouble for Russian energy, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.