News archive of August 2024
Heavy rainfall across Greece; severe weather to continue
Heavy rainfall affected several regions across Greece on Friday, in line with meteorologists' forecasts. The deluge was attributed to the so-called cold pool (CP) effect.
Seeds in a concrete desert
The surprise raising of the Greek flag during the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony, at a moment in which darkness dominated the otherworldly setting in the Stade de France, was intended to symbolize the birth - and rebirth - of an idea.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Extravagant All-Star Wedding of the Greek Freak — Today, a Celebration Infused with Nigerian Elegance; Tomorrow, a Fusion Ceremony Like No Other
The countdown to the wedding of the year has begun and tomorrow Giannis Antetokounmpo will join his life with the chosen one of his heart and mother of his three children. All eyes are on Costa Navarino and tonight the “Nigerian Party” will take place with similar traditional costumes and the theme of the 29-year-old basketball player’s second home.
Bulgaria to Increase Organic Food Quotas in Public Procurement Annually
Bulgaria is set to enhance its support for organic agriculture, as outlined by Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Georgi Takhov during an international forum on "Organic Agriculture as a Foundation for Sustainable Farming in the Region" held in Maribor, Slovenia.
Crete: American, 30, dies after falling from rooftop
Police in Crete are investigating the death of a 30-year-old American citizen, who suffered fatal injuries when he fell from the roof of the accommodation he was staying in Hania's Old Town.
The man was in Hania for business reasons.
Local media said the man was a soldier.
Police have ruled out the possibility of criminal activity, according to state broadcaster ERT.
Jenin faces destruction, displacement amid Israeli operations in West Bank
Palestinian families were forced to evacuate the eastern neighborhood of Jenin in the northern West Bank due to ongoing Israeli military operations.
The death toll from a three-day Israeli raid on the occupied West Bank rose to 20 on Friday, Israel and the Palestinian health ministry said, while violence raged on in the Gaza Strip.
Ship targeted by 2 suspected missiles from Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Gulf of Aden as oil tanker burns
Two missiles suspected to have been fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden late Friday, splashing down nearby without causing any damage, authorities said.
Kyiv's Invasion of Kursk Region Deemed Legal by NATO's Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stated that Ukraine's invasion of the Russian Kursk region is legally justified due to Kyiv's right to self-defense. In an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt am Sonntag, Stoltenberg emphasized that this right extends beyond Ukraine's borders under international law.
NATO chief backs Ukraine offensive in Russia's Kursk
Ukraine was fully within its rights to launch its surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk border region as an act of self-defense, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told German newspaper Die Welt.
Tourism Leaders Highlight Urgent Need for Black Sea Highway in Bulgaria
Dr. Polina Karastoyanova, executive director of the National Board of Tourism, emphasized the critical need for the "Black Sea" highway during an appearance on bTV's morning program. She highlighted the necessity of establishing a direct connection between Constanta and Istanbul and promoting international airlines to operate flights to Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas airports.