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Ministers discuss accelerating Greek-Albanian electricity interconnection in Tirana
The technical specifications for a new overhead electricity interconnection between Greece and Albania should be completed by the end of this year, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said on Friday.
Greece improves score in Rainbow Europe LGBTQ+ report
A new dynamic has emerged in protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities across Europe, but significant difficulties remain and youngsters are particularly vulnerable, activists said at the launch of the Rainbow Europe LGBTQ+ rights report.
US working to clarify Erdogan’s position on Sweden, Finland NATO bid
The United States is working to clarify Turkey’s position on Sweden and Finland’s potential membership of NATO, the top US diplomat for Europe at the State Department said on Friday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is not supportive of the two countries’ bid to join the alliance.
Death of Corfu-based writer Maria Strani-Potts
The death has been announced of Corfu-based writer Maria Strani-Potts, whose book included The Cat of Portovecchio: Corfu Tales and When The Sun Goes Down: Island Stories.
Art Meets Artifacts | Athens | To August 20
The National Archaeological Museum presents a series of paintings and drawings by George Lazongas, emeritus professor of the Athens School of Fine Arts, inspired by ancient Greek history, mythology and art.
Croatia passes law paving way for euro currency introduction
Croatian lawmakers on Friday approved a law that paves the way for the introduction of the euro currency next year. Croatia is due to replace the Croatian kuna with the euro on January 1, 2023.
Covid: 4,388 new cases, 29 deaths, 178 intubated
Health authorities announced 4,388 new coronavirus infections for the 24-hour period ending 9 a.m. Friday, a drop on Thursday’s figure of 4,782.
Police arrest trapper for drugs possession
Police have arrested a well-known trapper after they found a small amount of drugs in the car he was travelling in during a check at a toll station in Thiva. The musician was travelling with three friends in the vehicle when it was checked.
Erdogan says Turkey not ‘positive’ to Finland and Sweden joining NATO
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it was not possible for NATO-member Turkey to view positively plans by Sweden and Finland to join the pact, saying the two countries were “home to many terrorist organizations.”