Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:13:33 GMT
Oscar-winning Blade Runner composer dies
Greek electronica composer Vangelis, 79, has passed away while being treated for Covid-19Vangelis, the iconic Greek composer of electronic soundtracks whose work spanned decades, passed away earlier this week at the age of 79, his representatives announced on Thursday. He had been undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at a hospital in France.Born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanas...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:16:26 GMT
Greece seeks top-notch weapons from US
Athens is expressing the desire to join the F-35 program and is lobbying against Turkey's attempts to upgrade its own air fleetGreece has confirmed its desire to purchase a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey's attempts to upgrade its air force.Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the White...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 14:39:47 GMT
A central bank digital euro could save the eurozone - here's how
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:35:17 GMT
Biden Praises Greece for Leadership After Russia Invasion
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country's 'moral leadership' in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks at the White House about the ongoing conflict.The visit by Mitsotakis comes as he was in Washington to mark a COVID-delayed commemoration of the bicentennial of the start of the Greek War of Independence, a more tha...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:37:24 GMT
Novak Djokovic wins Italian Open for record-extending 38th Masters 1000 title
Rome [Italy], May 16 (ANI): Novak Djokovic on Sunday overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas by 6-0, 7-6(5) to capture a record-extending 38th ATP Masters 1000 crown at the Italian Open 2022.
The Serbian became the fifth man in the Open Era to earn 1,000 match wins when he defeated Casper Ruud in the semi-finals and he backed that up with a hard-fought display against Tsitsipas to win his first title of the season after one hour and ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 12:36:50 GMT
Greek Leader Set for Talks With Biden Over Turkey, Energy
Athens - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flies to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on Monday, their first since the U.S. leader entered office. Mitsotakis is expected to discuss Turkey and efforts to ease brewing tensions between the two countries and NATO allies. But as the conflict in Ukraine rages, talks will also focus on efforts to turn Greece into an EU energy gateway, easing reliance on Rus...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:12:05 GMT
Djokovic heats up for French Open with Italian title
The Serb is set to make his Grand Slam comeback at Roland-GarrosWorld number one Novak Djokovic picked up yet another career win on Sunday - number 1,001, for the record - in the final of the Italian Open in Rome where he triumphed over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (6-0 7-6(5)) at the Stadio del tennis di Roma.It was the Serb's first tournament win in six months in a year ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 08:27:08 GMT
The most decisive platform for the Indian woodworking, furniture and mattress manufacturing industry is set to create new benchmarks
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 16 (ANI/PR Newswire): The 12th edition of INDIAWOOD (2nd - 6th June, 2022) organised by NuernbergMesse India will once again cement its position as the most relevant and important forum for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry in India. With country pavilions from Germany, USA, Canada, Turkey, Malaysia, Finland, Estonia, Taiwan, Gabon amongst others, the five-day event wi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:06:46 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 16
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:45 a.m.: CNN reports that, in areas of Ukraine that Russia has occupied, e...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 00:38:08 GMT
Greek PM arrives in UAE
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, arrived in the UAE on Sunday in an official visit to the country that will start on Monday.
Upon his arrival at the Presidential Flight, the Greek Prime Minister was received by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Indu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:51:54 GMT
UAE leaders congratulate Greek President on Independence Day
ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day, which is observed on 25th March.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:03:28 GMT
Greece wants new firepower from the US
Athens wants to join the F-35 program and is lobbying against Turkey's moves to upgrade its own air fleet
Greece has confirmed its intention to purchase a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey's attempts to upgrade its air force.
...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:08:07 GMT
Can Turkey block Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed strong views against Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO. He has accused the two Nordic countries, in particular Sweden, of serving as a refuge for the "terrorists" of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, Ankara's bête noire. However, will Turkey go all way and block the accession process? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look....[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:08:10 GMT
Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'
Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war and a significant defeat for Ukraine. Mariupol is now in ruins after a Russian siege that Ukraine says killed tens of th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:37:06 GMT
Live: Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'
The force holed up in the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol began evacuating on Monday, appearing to cede control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. Five buses carrying troops from the Azovstal steelworks arrived in the Russian-controlled town of Novoazovsk late on Monday, some 32 kilometres to the east, a Reuters witness said. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)....[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:37:06 GMT
Live: Sweden to apply for NATO membership says PM
Sweden will apply for membership in NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Monday in a historic reversal of the country's decades-long military non-alignment. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).3:16pm: Sweden to apply for NATO membership says PMSweden will apply for membership in NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression, Swedish Prime M...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:08:07 GMT
Live: Russian assets of France's Renault now state property
Russian assets of French car maker Renault have become state property, the industry and trade ministry said on Monday, as foreign companies leave the country amid Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).7:42am: Sweden, Finland NATO membership would increase Baltic security, Estonia saysSweden and Finland ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 10:26:44 GMT
Djokovic claims 1,000th career win at Italian Open
The world number one triumphed in his semi-final match in Rome on Saturday
Novak Djokovic said that he was "blessed and privileged" to have recorded his 1,000th Test-level career win with his straight sets win against Norway's Casper Ruud in the Italian Open semi-final in Rome on Saturday. ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 06:52:15 GMT
Morrison's hubris will be unchecked if Coalition prevail
If Scott Morrison and the Coalition win government, the state of our democracy will be imperilled, writes Peter Henning.WE ALL know who Humpty Dumpty is, right? He's a nursery rhyme character who looks like an egg and can't be put back together when broken.There's always bee...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 03:18:06 GMT
Real defeats Barcelona to enter basketball EuroLeague final
BELGRADE, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Real Madrid defeated their biggest domestic league rival Barcelona 86-83 in an exciting EuroLeague Final Four semifinal encounter at Belgrade Arena on Thursday. After Real Madrid's early lead (8-2), Barcelona managed to even the score by the end of the first quarter and gained the lead thanks to the spectacular scoring and rebounds of Nikola Mirotic. However, Real Madr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 03:18:05 GMT
Micic's three-pointer takes Anadolu Efes to EuroLeague final
BELGRADE, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Turkish side Anadolu Efes edged Greece's Olympiacos 77-74 in the first semifinal match of the basketball EuroLeague in Belgrade on Thursday thanks to a spectacular three-pointer by Vasilije Micic in the last second. The early lead of Olympiacos in the Final Four match at the Belgrade Arena was interrupted by the outstanding performance of Shane Larkin, who scored 16 points and made s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:05:12 GMT
Turkey insists on saying "no" to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid: Erdogan
ANKARA, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Turkey would say "no" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bid, as the country would not make the same "mistake" again, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. "We told our relevant friends that we would say 'no' to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and we will resolutely continue this policy," he said. Amid Helsinki and Stockholm's NATO bids, Erdogan reiterat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 08:55:02 GMT
Backgrounder: NATO's development and expansion
BRUSSELS, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Finland and Sweden on Wednesday formally submitted their applications to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, which will soon be under evaluation by the alliance, Stoltenberg said. The full name of NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is a military-political alliance founded in 1949 by the United States and some European countries to contain the Soviet Union afte...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 08:49:01 GMT
GLOBALink | Greece's fur industry hub hit hard by Ukraine crisis
ATHENS, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Kastoria, a city in northern Greece, has been a bustling center of the fur trade for generations. However, its fur industry has been hit hard by the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as it is heavily reliant on exports to Russia.Under the European Union's (EU) sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, fur is listed among the luxury goods that can no longer be...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:44:01 GMT
Greece to lift mandatory mask use for COVID-19 from June
ATHENS, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Greece is to lift the mandatory use of protective face masks for COVID-19 in indoors and outdoors public spaces from June to September, Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Wednesday. "From June 1, 2022 to Sept. 15, 2022 the mandatory use of the mask is suspended in all indoor and outdoor areas. These include airplanes and intercity transport where there is a numbered seat...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:05:23 GMT
Greece marks International Museum Day
ATHENS, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Greece on Wednesday marked International Museum Day by opening the doors of all its museums to the public free of charge. Visitors were treated to a series of events focusing on this year's theme set by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) - "The Power of Museums." These highlighted sustainability, innovation, digitalization, accessibility and community building through educatio...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:30:03 GMT
Xi Focus-Profile: Xi Jinping and his fondness for culture
BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologist Fan Jinshi's memories of the first time she shook hands with President Xi Jinping in 2013 are still vivid. "You are an expert in Dunhuang culture study," said Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, when greeting Fan at a meeting to honor national role models. Fan was surprised a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:44:02 GMT
Cyprus's parliamentary committee seeks EU exemptions from Russia sanctions
NICOSIA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus's commerce parliamentary committee called on the government on Tuesday to ask the European Union (EU) for exemptions from some of its sanctions against Russia, citing their negative impact on the country's economy. Committee Chair Michalis Hadjiyiannis said that the government should first and foremost ask for the lifting of the ban on flights to and from Russia. He said...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:05:01 GMT
Feature: Greece's fur industry hub hit hard in wake of Ukraine crisis
KASTORIA, Greece, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A bustling center of the fur trade for generations, Kastoria, a city in northern Greece, has been eerily quiet this spring. The fur traders' stores have been closed since mid-March and some 1,500 artisans are now out hunting for their next job on the Aegean islands before the summer tourist season kicks in, local businessmen told Xinhua in recent interviews. The impac...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:05:01 GMT
Greece's bad debt ratio drops 82.8 pct in 6 years
ATHENS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Greece's banking system had been reduced by 82.8 pct in the period 2016-2021, but the outlook for the future is cloudy due to the new challenges, local officials told an online economic forum here on Tuesday. NPLs at the end of December 2021 amounted to 18.4 billion euros (19.4 billion U.S. dollars), down by 90.3 billion euros compared to March 2016, when...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 12:11:30 GMT
Bulgartransgaz: We will Not Stop the Transit of Russian Gas
"Although Russia has stopped the supply of natural gas to Bulgaria, our country will not stop the transit of Russian gas to Serbia, Greece and North Macedonia". This was stated by Vladimir Malinov, Executive Director of Bulgartransgaz.Bulgaria has started negotiations with Turkey to provide a route for the supply of natural gas as an alternative route, Malinov said.Bulgartransgaz is ready to fill the stor...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 11:42:50 GMT
Greek Prime Minister greets Mohamed bin Zayed on election as UAE President
ATHENS, 15th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his election as the President of the UAE.
In a tweet on Saturday, Prime Minister Mitsotakis said, "Warmest congratulations to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, a close frie...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:10:36 GMT
Greek Foreign Ministry mourns death of Sheikh Khalifa
ATHENS, 14th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mourned the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
"Profoundly saddened by the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During his tenure, Greece-UAE relations have expanded exponentially," the foreign mini...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 21:01:31 GMT
Mubadala extends co-investment partnership with Hellenic Development Bank of Investments
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- During Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's official state visit to the United Arab Emirates, Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI), the sovereign fund of funds of Greece, signed an agreement to extend their 400 million c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 20:45:32 GMT
ADQ announces 4 billion investment partnership with Greece
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has signed an investment partnership agreement with the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB), the national development bank of Greece, and Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI), the Sovereign Fund-of-Funds of Greece, to...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 20:06:10 GMT
UAE, Greece trade exchange increase by 67% in 2021
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The value of trade exchange between the UAE and Greece increased by 67 percent, amounting to over AED2 billion, compared to AED1.2billion in 2020, according to the figures from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), in 2021.
The figures also showed that...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 18:51:28 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed, Greek Prime Minister attend signing of MoUs, cooperation agreements between UAE, Greece
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, attended the signing of a number of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 15:31:15 GMT
UPDATE: Mohamed bin Zayed, Greek Prime Minister discuss strategic partnership, regional and global developments
NOTE: Added new information and attendees.
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today discussed with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, the prospects of enhancing coope...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 15:31:15 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed, Greek Prime Minister discuss strategic partnership, regional and global developments
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today discussed with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, the prospects of enhancing cooperation and joint work in various fields as part of ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 09 May 2022 13:26:11 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Greek Prime Minister
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, who is currently on an official visit to the UAE.
An official reception was held ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 08 May 2022 00:38:08 GMT
Greek PM arrives in UAE
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, arrived in the UAE on Sunday in an official visit to the country that will start on Monday.
Upon his arrival at the Presidential Flight, the Greek Prime Minister was received by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Indus...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:51:58 GMT
UAE's empowering women progress is evident: Greek Minister
By Rola Al Ghoul
DUBAI, 30th March, 2022 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has made incredible progress in empowering women, a Greek minister said during the World Government Summit on Tuesday.
"Well, it was a very successful summit and the most important what I believe is that we could see what pr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:51:58 GMT
UAE's empowering women progress is evident: Greek Parliament member
By Rola Al Ghoul
DUBAI, 30th March, 2022 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has made incredible progress in empowering women, a Greek parliament member said during the World Government Summit on Tuesday.
"Well, it was a very successful summit and the most important what I believe is that we could see wh...[read more]
Published: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:33 GMT
Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Greek Deputy PM at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today met with Panagiotis Pikrammenos, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece, who is currently visiting the UAE to participate in his country's national day cele...[read more]
Published: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:42:37 GMT
Greece-UAE strategic ties envision 'peaceful, prosperous greater neighbourhood,' Greek Deputy PM says
By Binsal Abdulkader
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) - The strategic partnership between Greece and the United Arab Emirates envisions a peaceful and prosperous region, a visiting top Greek official told the Emirates News Agency (WAM), adding that bilateral ties will be deepened in the coming years.
Panag...[read more]