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Patelis, the book, and the possible successor, Haris, Anna, and the Grosse Koalition, little Aphroditi and the middle-aged, and…a bit of Douzoglou

Hello! The news that was widely discussed was the departure of the Prime Minister’s economic advisor, Alexis Patelis, from his position at the end of the year. Let’s start with the basics: Patelis left on his own and in a good climate—this to dispel any recycled scenarios that he supposedly disagreed with the upcoming measures against banks or with the recent statements by K.M.

Italy and Switzerland Redefine Their Borders as Melting Glaciers Shift Landscapes

Climate change climate change has forced Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders in the Alps, which were defined by the line of glaciers that have begun to melt due to rising temperatures.

Part of the affected area will be below Mount Matterhorn, one of Europe’s highest mountains, and close to several popular ski resorts.

Writer Boris Pahor laid to rest in Trieste

Trieste – Several hundred people gathered at St Ana’s Cemetery in Trieste on Tuesday to lay to rest Boris Pahor, one of the greatest Slovenian writers. Pahor was paid respects by several Slovenian politicians and other public figures, who highlighted the high moral and ethical standards of the writer and witness to all three totalitarianisms.

Turkish firm develops safe videoconference software

Turkey's one of the largest defense companies Havelsan developed an indigenous and safe videoconference software, named Diyalog.

The use of videoconference software rose sharply after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused lockdowns globally.

The high demand for this software also revealed some security problems.