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Europe
“Ghost of Kyiv” Ukrainian Pilot Killed In Battle, Identity Revealed
The Ukrainian fighter pilot who was dubbed “the Ghost of Kyiv” died in air battle last month, and his identity has been revealed.
Europe
Biden Asks Congress for $20 Billion in Ukraine Military Aid
President Biden asked Congress to approve another $20 billion of military aid to Ukraine on Thursday in order to "help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression."
Biden also requested for $8.5bn in economic aid to Kyiv and $3bn in humanitarian...
Europe
No Surrender: Ukrainians Vow to Defend Mariupol Till The End
Ukrainian soldiers hiding away in a steel factory in the shattered city of Mariupol ignored a Russian surrender-or-die ultimatum on Sunday.
The Russian Armed Forces, which claimed the city has been “completely cleared,” issued an ultimatum on Saturday, urging their...
Europe
Nearly 5 Million Ukrainian Refugees Have Fled Country Due to War
In what may be the largest movement of people in Europe since the Second World War, nearly 5 million Ukrainian refugees have fled their homes in the 50 days since Russia invaded the country.
The data, which comes from the...
Europe
Ukraine Claims to Have Struck the Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
Russia's defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that an explosion aboard Moskva, the flagship of the country's Black Sea Fleet, has "seriously damaged" the vessel.
The ministry's statement said: "The cruiser Moskva's ammunition has detonated as a result of a fire...
Europe
Sweden, Finland Edge Closer to NATO Despite Russia Warning
Sweden and Finland are a step closer on Wednesday to formally applying for NATO membership and abandoning neutrality despite warnings from Russia that the move would destabilize Europe.
Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have...
Economy
Central Bank of Greece Slashes Growth Projection to 3.8% This Year
The central bank of Greece cut its projection for growth in 2022 to 3.8% from a previous projection of 4.8% it announced on Thursday.
The head of the central bank, Yannis Stournaras, told the bank's annual meeting of shareholders that...
events
War in Ukraine Dominates Opening of the Delphi Economic Forum
The war in Ukraine dominated the opening of the prestigious Delphi Economic Forum on Wednesday with remarks by several heads of state.
The Forum opened in person in Delphi after two years of online and hybrid formats due to the...
Economy
Inflation Soars to 8 Percent in Greece, 7.5 Percent in the EU in March
Inflation in Greece jumped to 8 percent in March, and to 7.5 percent in the EU, according to preliminary data released on Friday by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
The inflation rate in Greece was 7.2 percent...
Greek News
Anti-War Concert in Athens Draws Thousands
Thousands of people attended an anti-war concert in the center of Athens on Tuesday evening.
More than a dozen Greek singers and artists participated in the event organized by "Solidarity for All", an umbrella group of peace organizations.
"We condemn the...