News archive of July 2024
Bulgarian Boxer Rami Kiwan Secures Unanimous Victory in Paris 2024 Olympics and Advance to Quarter-Finals (VIDEO)
European champion Rami Kiwan delivered a standout performance, securing a dominant victory over the top-seeded fighter in the 71kg weight class at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The win, achieved by a unanimous decision, saw the boxer from the small Bulgarian town of Cherven Bryag assert his superiority throughout all rounds of the match.
Table tennis: Gionis’ sixth Olympiad ends with round of 32 loss to Kanak Jha
Panagiotis Gionis of Greece looks dejected after losing his round of 32 match to Kanak Jha of the United States in the men's singles table tennis tournament at the South Paris Arena 4 on Wednesday during the Paris 2024 Olympics. In his sixth Olympiad, the 44-year-old Greek champion was defeated 4-2 and has been eliminated from the tournament. [Reuters]
Global Outrage Over Killing Of Hamas Leader: Palestine, Turkey, Russia, Iran, and China Condemn Assassination
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, according to Reuters. Following Haniyeh's death, which Hamas attributes to an Israeli attack on his residence, Palestinian nationalist and Islamic groups have called for a general strike and mass protests.
Athens court acquits defendants in murder trial of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz
An Athens mixed jury court on Wednesday acquitted the two defendants in the trial for the murder of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz, who was gunned down outside his home in April 2021. The court, which included both judges and a majority of jurors, found there was insufficient evidence to convict the two brothers, aged 49 and 41, of the crime.
Fire breaks out on Kefalonia island
A fire broke out Wednesday near the village of Svoronata on the Ionian island of Kefalonia (also spelled Cephalonia).
The 112 emergency alert system issued a warning to residents of the village, located 9km southwest of Argostoli, the island's capital, advising them to stay alert for a possible evacuation.