News archive of July 2024

Russian forces have reportedly taken control of the town of Lozovatsky in the so-called Donetsk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. They also claim to have defeated six brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in several settlements in the region. Kyiv has yet to comment on these allegations.

Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece performs on the rings during the men's artistic gymnastics qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, on Saturday. The 34-year-old advanced to the final with a score of 14.800 points for his routine. "I've noted my mistakes and will make the necessary adjustments," the Greek champion said after his performance.

The next few days are all expected to be very dangerous for the outbreak of wildfires that could very easily and quickly get out of control due to the extreme weather conditions.

Kalyvia, Ilia has been in mourning since Friday afternoon, when the identities of victims of the shocking traffic accident, which occurred on the Pyrgos-Kyparissia highway, at the height of Elaia, were identified.

Anna Korakaki had hoped for a better showing in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.

The Greek champion started with 90 accurate shots and then scored 93 and 94 in the subsequent rounds. However, she did not complete her attempts in the fourth round and skipped the next two rounds.

The UK remains committed to a Cyprus peace deal "under UN parameters," but "ultimately, it is for the key parties to decide on the details of a settlement," Stephen Doughty, the newly appointed minister of state in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, told Kathimerini on the sidelines of his visit to Athens this week.

After Petrounias’ performance, the Prime Minister spoke about the much-discussed Opening Ceremony from the previous day and the sports he plans to watch.

On the sidelines of the Greek champion’s competition, Mr. Mitsotakis met with the wife of U.S. President Joe Biden, Jill, in the stands, where they exchanged a warm greeting.

Olympic Games: Live Coverage of the First Day in Paris 2024

Greece and Canada have faced each other 13 times at the men’s level, with the “official favorite” (Greece) holding 7 victories. Their most recent encounter was in Victoria on June 29, 2021, where the hosts of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament emerged victorious with a score of 97-91.

A fragmented opposition, with left-wing SYRIZA and socialist PASOK close together in a contest for second place, was the saving grace for ruling center-right New Democracy after dropping more than 12 percentage points in June's European Parliament election, compared with its national election score just 12 months prior.

One of the most touching moments of the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games was undoubtedly when Céline Dion took the stage, years after her last appearance due to severe health problems following her diagnosis with Stiff-Person Syndrome.