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Greeks’ short working life
The working life of the Greeks is relatively short, just over 34 years, a phenomenon that becomes even more pronounced if compared to other countries, such as the Netherlands, Sweden and also Denmark, where people work for over 40 years.
Hungary and Slovakia Demand EU Mediation After Ukraine Halts Russian Oil Imports
Ukraine has halted a third of Russian oil imports to Hungary, leading Hungary and Slovakia to request immediate consultations with Ukraine, mediated by the European Commission. This action came after Ukraine stopped transferring Lukoil oil to the west last week.
North Macedonia's PM: Corridor 8 Project Infeasible, Urges Funds to Bypass Bulgaria and Upgrade Corridor 10
The Republic of North Macedonia's plan for utilizing funds from the EU's Western Balkans growth initiative was prepared two weeks ago, and the country is now awaiting approval from the European Commission, according to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski in an interview with Telma TV, reported by BTA.
Milicevic: Countries in region have never wanted open dialogue with Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister without portfolio Djordje Milicevic, who is in charge of coordinating activities and measures in the field of relations with the diaspora, said on Tuesday countries in the region had never wanted open dialogue with Serbia but had instead insisted on dialogue with a part of the "powerful international community."
NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
NATO leaders pose for an official photo at the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Front row from left, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Dimitar Glavchev, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, U.S.
‘It’s hell outside’: Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts
Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40C in some places.
From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully if going on holiday, drink plenty of water and avoid going out during the hottest hours of the day.
Petkovic: Synchronised anti-Serbian campaign aimed at destabilising region
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Monday a synchronised anti-Serbian campaign and concerted attacks on Serbian President Alaksandar Vucic, Serbia and Kosovo-Metohija Serbs were underway by Zagreb and Pristina with the aim of destabilising the situation and causing fresh tensions in the Western Balkan region.
Greek basketball returns to the Olympics after 16 years
The Greek men's basketball team qualified on Sunday to its first Olympic Games since 2008, beating Croatia in the final of the Olympic Qualification Tournament in Piraeus.
Greece triumphed 80-69 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, sparking great celebrations by the 12,000 fans attending.
Weather forecast: Clear across the country with a slight rise in temperature
Clear with a few occasional clouds in the midday and afternoon hours in the mountains of the northwest weather is expected for today, Sunday. Winds will blow from northerly directions 4 to 6 and locally in the Aegean Sea 7 Beaufort. The temperature will rise slightly further, reaching 36 to 37 degrees Celsius on the mainland and 38 degrees Celsius in some places in the west.
Greece worked their magic and dominated Slovenia 96-68, powering through to the Pre-Olympic final (updated)
One step, one victory, 40 minutes of play. That’s how close the Greek national team is to the Paris Olympic Games, as Luka Doncic’s Slovenia proved to be a low hurdle, with the 96-68 win giving Greece the opportunity to compete for the “magic” ticket in the Pre-Olympic final at SEF (7/7 – 21:00) against either Croatia or the Dominican Republic.
Bulgarian Businesses Trapped in Rising Wages and Low Productivity
Bulgarian businesses are facing a critical juncture as they grapple with escalating wages amidst persistently low productivity, prompting calls for substantial reforms in the labor market and education system to bolster competitiveness. Economists at the Ministry of Finance's Council for Economic Analysis recently highlighted these challenges during their annual conference.
Action-Packed Tuesday: Where to Watch Euro 2024, Olympic Qualifiers, Copa America, and Stefanos Tsitsipas Matches
Today’s sports schedule is filled with football, basketball, and tennis, featuring major events like Euro 2024, Olympic qualifiers, and Copa America, alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Wimbledon match
The final spots in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals will be decided tonight with Romania facing the Netherlands and Austria clashing with Turkey.
Olympic basketabll ticket up for grabs
The Greek national basketball team's aspiration to qualify for a place at the Paris Olympics gets under way this week at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Athens, which will host the 2024 FIBA Men's Pre-Qualifying Olympic Qualifying Tournament, one of the sport's most important international events.
Concern over whooping cough surge
Amid an alarming outbreak of whooping cough, the Health Ministry is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated against the disease.
Since the beginning of the year until mid-June, 264 cases of whooping cough were recorded in Greece, compared to just nine reported throughout 2023.
Of the 264 cases, 34 were reported in the first 13 days of June.
Fidan to attend trilateral meet with Bosnian, Croatian counterparts
A trilateral meeting between Türkiye, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia will take place at the foreign ministers' level this weekend, according to diplomatic sources.