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The last emperor: Rediscovering the face of Constantine XI
In a remarkable find, a rare portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last emperor of Byzantium, has been uncovered at the Monastery of Taxiarches in Aigialeia, 15 kilometers south of Aigion, western Greece. Described as a mature man with a serene and dignified face, the image is believed to be the only surviving portrait of the emperor created during his lifetime.
Greece halts Syrian asylum applications after Assad’s fall
Greece's top decision-making body on foreign affairs and defense matters, KYSEA, on Friday decided to put asylum applications from Syrians on hold after rebels seized the Syrian capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia following 13 years of civil war.
Metlen focuses on energy storage projects
Having energy storage projects as its priority, Athens-listed group Metlen is continuing the dynamic development of its green portfolio both domestically and internationally.
M-Renewables, the green arm of Metlen Energy & Metals, operates in 33 countries and five continents with more than 5 gigawatts of projects in photovoltaics, wind and energy storage.
KYSEA: Asylum decisions for Syrians to be suspended until further notice
With developments in Syria being the “elephant in the room,” Greece’s Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) convened at 10:00 AM under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
4.6 earthquake shakes Mount Athos
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Mount Athos monastic community in northeastern Greece on Friday morning.
According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the quake's epicenter was located 10 kilometers west-northwest of Karyes at a depth of 13.7 kilometers.
Korydallos prison relocation plan gets green light
The Environment Ministry has approved a special urban planning scheme necessary for the relocation of Korydallos Prison - Greece's largest maximum-security penitentiary - in the Piraeus region to a new complex in Aspropyrgos, West Attica, covering 10.3 hectares.
Greek-African Chamber of Commerce – Unlocking Africa’s business potential for Greek enterprises
“Africa is an investment opportunity for Greeks and a continent that Greek governments have not approached diplomatically unlike Turkey which has embassies in 55 countries and Greece in four. Greeks need to get to know Africa which is an unsaturated market and therefore presents opportunities as long as one follows the right path and does not go blindly.”
Interior Minister: Bulgaria Will Not Become a Migrant Buffer After Schengen Accession
Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area by land will not result in the country becoming a migrant buffer, Acting Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov stated during a briefing following the EU Council's final decision. Ilkov described the event as a historic achievement for Bulgaria, marking December 12, 2024, as a significant date for Bulgarian citizens, businesses, and institutions.
Bulgaria's Fading Appeal to Investors: IT Sector Grapples with Challenges
The IT industry in Bulgaria is set to end 2024 without any growth in employment numbers and with decreasing revenue growth, according to Iliya Krastev, chairman of AIBEST. During the annual report presentation, he noted that the country's lack of a functional government and clear economic vision has led neighboring nations to capitalize on this instability.
Public health threats top experts’ agenda
Greece's public health experts are sounding alarms about future pandemic threats and the growing issue of antibiotic resistance.
During a public health conference on Wednesday, prominent epidemiologists discussed the possibility of a new pandemic emerging from one of 25 virus families currently under surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Syria crisis fuels Greek concerns
The rapidly evolving crisis in Syria will take center stage at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis representing Athens.
The fragmented situation in Syria, following the Assad regime's collapse, remains fluid, as recent developments underline.
Weather: Rains & temperature drop are coming – When & where it will snow
Three different types of weather will “hit” the country over the weekend of December 14, 15 and Monday, December 16. According to Giannis Kallianou‘s forecast, changes will gradually be seen in the weather, which will evolve from mild, to “P” type to “brisk”.
The gates of hell have opened
Turkey's emergence as a key player in developments in Syria, which led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad and the last "Ba'athist" regime in the Arab world, has caused a good deal of irritation and concern in Athens. It is a reaction that is logical and expected, in one sense.
Fixed rules in construction
Greece's supreme administrative court, the Council of State, has ruled that key provisions of the New Building Regulation are unconstitutional. This ruling must be respected by everyone - without last-minute attempts to abuse it.