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Zelensky Appeal to EU Leaders: Ukraine Needs Jets to Fight Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday thanked EU leaders for their support in countering Russia’s invasion but urged them to supply even more weaponry, including fighter jets.
During a speech at the European Council in Brussels, Zelensky said: "I...
Europe
Qatar Corruption Scandal: European Parliament VP, Eva Kaili, Detained
Eva Kaili, a Vice-President of the European Parliament from Greece, has been placed in detention by Belgian authorities; suspected to be involved in a bribe scandal related to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“Following the latest developments and the...
Europe
Greek-led Naval Force Seizes Weapon Cache on Way to Libya
Greek-led Operation IRINI proceeded with the seizure of the commercial vessel MV Meerdijk on October 11. According to an announcement made on Wednesday, the ship was carrying armored vehicles to Libya, a violation of the arms embargo on Libya...
Energy
Europe Can Fight Putin by Imposing Cap on Gas Price, Greek PM Says
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis repeated a call for European action to cap gas prices in an article published by Bloomberg on Monday.
While such a cap carried risks, he said, Europe must “take back control of its gas market" and...
Economy
Greece Sixth for Most Cryptocurrency ATMs in European Union
Even with little awareness of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Greece ranks sixth in terms of the number of cryptocurrency ATMs. This is out of twenty-seven European member states.
There are currently sixty-four active ATMs for usage, mostly concentrated in the...
Europe
Greeks Rank at the Top of the EU in Positive Self-Perceived Health
Greek and Maltese nationals aged 45-64 ranked first in the European Union in terms of positive self-perception of their health.
Europe
‘How to Leave Russia’ Top Google Trend as Flights Abroad Sell Out
Flights from Russia to available foreign destinations were sold out on Wednesday following President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a "partial’" mobilization of the country’s twenty-five million reservists.
Flights from Moscow to the capital cities of the countries which do not...
Energy
Scientists Urge Year-Round Summertime to Reduce Energy Costs
Italian researchers are urging the government to implement summertime throughout the entire year to save energy costs, lessen pollution, and promote public health.
Like the majority of nations, Italy also sets its clocks one hour forward in the spring and...
Europe
Visiting Europe Will Come With a Fee in 2023
All non-citizens of the European Union will be required to pay a small fee of €7 ($7.35) to visit the continent starting in 2023.
This is due to the implementation of the long-expected ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
Although...
Diplomacy
Ukraine Wins Candidate Status in Bid for EU Membership
Ukraine has been given candidate status for membership into the EU, putting the war-torn country on a path for approval that could take years.
European Union leaders voted without opposition on Thursday, moving the country one step closer to its...