News archive of September 2024

Reports indicate that three people have been killed and hundreds injured.

According to Reuters, citing eyewitnesses and security sources, communication devices, specifically walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah, exploded in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The explosions, which were of limited strength according to international media, occurred at different locations in the suburbs.

The Tourism Ministry has responded to media reports about its spending of almost 18,000 euros on two Persian Nain carpets, saying the items will "contribute to the promotion of the positive image of our country at an international level."

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) responded after an interview with North Macedonia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, who criticized Bulgaria for the absence of the flag of North Macedonia at an informal meeting between Presidents Rumen Radev and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.

The pilots Major Petko Dimitrov and Senior Lieutenant Ventsislav Dunkin, who tragically lost their lives in the "Graf Ignatievo" plane crash on September 13, have been posthumously promoted to higher military ranks. The promotions were made by order of Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov.

The hosts of the reality dance show, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, introduced Anna as a “businesswoman,” according to German newspaper Bild.

Anna showcased her dancing skills with a “cha-cha-cha,” accompanied by professional dancer Ezra Sosa. The German report mentions that she paired her ankle bracelet with sparkly rhinestones and wore a colorful fringed dress.

Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski made a pointed remark in response to the controversy over the absence of the Macedonian flag during an informal meeting between Presidents Rumen Radev and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Sofia.

The Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis (100 Pireos) from September 28 to 30, offering another exciting event for java enthusiasts. The festival will feature over 120 premium brands and microroasteries from around the world. It will also include stand-up comedy shows, DJ sets, and live concerts. Tickets cost 5 euros per day at more.com.

The head of Greece's Anti-Money Laundering Authority, Charalambos Vourliotis, has ordered the freezing of accounts belonging to 140 individuals allegedly involved in a case of fraud, fictitious transactions and VAT evasion amounting to approximately 150 million euros, it was reported on Wednesday.

Police are investigating the theft of 30 laptops from offices of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and the Family in downtown Athens.

The theft of the devices is believed to have occurred after 6.15 a.m., when unknown individuals gained access to the building, which is located on Dragatsaniou Street, on Klafthmonos Square.

Devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a "climate breakdown" that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken, the European Union's crisis management chief has said.