News archive of June 2024
Global Leaders Applaud Biden's Bold Gaza Peace Plan
World leaders have warmly welcomed US President Joe Biden's new peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Hamas also responded positively to Israel's proposal to end the conflict.
Greece reiterates case for return of Parthenon Sculptures before UNESCO panel
Greece presented its case for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures at a session of an UNESCO committee that met in Paris on 29-31 May, the Culture Ministry said on Saturday.
Woof Festival: The great celebration of animal welfare is underway in the center of Athens from topetmou.gr (photos)
A fun two-day event for the whole family and our four-legged friends
Fitch affirms Greece at ‘BBB-’, maintains stable outlook
Fitch Ratings affirmed Greece's credit rating at "BBB-" with a stable outlook, maintaining the rating it had assigned six months ago when Greek bonds were elevated to investment grade.
The previous upgrade, following S&P's similar move in October 2023, facilitated the inclusion of Greek bonds in major international indices monitored by large institutional investors.
Greece goes green, but bets on US gas for the neighbors
When a withering financial crisis forced Greece to rethink its economy a decade ago, it bet big on green power. Since then, Greece's energy transition has been so swift "it almost feels utopian," one Greek environmentalist said.
Austrian woman dies after car catches fire in Mount Pelion
An elderly woman from Austria died when the car she was driving on a rural road in South Pelion veered off the road and caught fire, Greek police said on Saturday.
Weather: June kicks off with high temperatures – When will we see 40 degrees?
According to meteorologists, a significant rise in mercury will begin tomorrow, Sunday, and will last at least until Wednesday (June 5th)
Energy in the spotlight as East Med Gas Forum meets in Athens
This week Greece hosted members of the East Med Gas Forum in Athens, where the focus was on existing and future gas projects in the region, the East Med's importance when addressing concerns over energy security in the broader region, decarbonization, and the green transition.
Polls predict ND dominance in European election
If the latest opinion polls are confirmed, there will be no big surprise on the night of June 9 regarding the distribution of the 21 seats available to Greece in the European Parliament.
Ruling New Democracy would elect seven to eight MEPs, versus three to four for SYRIA and three for PASOK.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets
From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets