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The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, convening in Montreal, issued a strong appeal for Ukraine's swift integration into the Alliance. In a resolution adopted on November 25, the Assembly urged NATO governments and parliaments to expedite the political and practical steps required for Ukraine to receive an invitation to become NATO's 33rd member.

Angry reactions have been sparked in Canada by a video of the country’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, dancing at a concert by Taylor Swift in Toronto, while anti-NATO protesters in Montreal were causing riots.

Chestnut-fronted macaw fly previous to the COP16 Summit in Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, on Oct. 18, 2024

The world's biggest nature protection conference opened in Colombia on Monday with the United Nations chief calling for countries to "convert words into action" and fatten a fund seeking to address biodiversity loss.

Global warming. Disappearing plant and animal species. Fertile land turning to desert. Plastic in the oceans, on land, and the air we breathe.

These urgent environmental challenges will be in the spotlight over the next few months as the United Nations hosts four major sessions to address key threats to the planet.

Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended his collaboration with his father Apostolos as his coach, the former world number three said on Friday.

The 25-year-old, currently ranked 11th, had criticised Apostolos' coaching style after losing 6-4 6-4 to former Japanese world number four Kei Nishikori in the second round of the Canadian Open on Thursday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a lengthy announcement on social media, acknowledged his inappropriate behavior at the Montreal tournament where he verbally abused his father, demanding that he leave the court. However, he also announced the end of their… tennis collaboration.

A Multifaceted Persona

Forbes magazine features an in-depth profile of Costas Spiliadis, the 78-year-old Greek American restaurateur behind the renowned Estiatorio Milos chain. Known for its fresh seafood and elegant Greek cuisine, Milos has grown from its origins in Montreal in the late 1970s to become a global dining icon, with locations spanning from New York to Dubai.

The system of ancient Athenian justice was complex, considering it essentially included a combination of elected and appointed officials. What we know is that ancient Athens had over 6,000 judges. Today, the total number of judges (including prosecutors) in Greece is around 4,000 to 5,000.

The Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) in Athens debuts "Prometheus Bound," an opera featuring Greek composer Panagiotis Karousos' music and libretto based on Aeschylus' tragedy. Running for seven performances until July 24, the opera explores Prometheus' journey with neo-romantic harmony.