Global food prices rise in July driven by meat and vegetable oils
Global food prices surged in July 2024, driven by rising meat and vegetable oil costs. The UN FAO reports a 1.6% monthly increase, with palm oil hitting 3-year highs.
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Keratea fire: 76-year-old found dead lived isolated without power since 2007
Isolated 76-year-old man found dead in Keratea wildfire after living without electricity and water since 2007. Fire front exceeds 7km as emergency crews battle flames.
Assumption of Mary: Small and Great Supplicatory Canons – Their meaning and when they are chanted
Discover the meaning behind the Small and Great Supplicatory Canons chanted during the Assumption of Mary period in the Orthodox Church tradition.
Bloomberg: US and Russia plan ceasefire deal with Putin “winning” territories
Bloomberg reports US and Russia are working on ceasefire deal for Ukraine war that would allow Putin to keep seized territories, though White House calls it speculation.
4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Euboea, felt across Attica region
4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Euboea, strongly felt in Athens. Analysis reveals Attica sits on dangerous active fault lines capable of 6.7+ Richter earthquakes.
Athens summit seeks calm at Mount Sinai monastery crisis
Athens summit on Mount Sinai monastery crisis ends without progress as Patriarch of Jerusalem calls for peaceful dialogue to resolve internal Orthodox dispute.
Mitsotakis speaks with Abbas on Gaza crisis and West Bank tensions
Greek PM Mitsotakis discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis with Palestinian Authority President Abbas, emphasizing need for ceasefire and hostage release.
Lena Samara: Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras mourns sudden death of daughter at 34
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras mourns the tragic loss of his 34-year-old daughter Lena, who died suddenly from an epileptic seizure and brain hemorrhage.
€100 allowance from DYPA: When beneficiaries will be paid
€100 government allowance payments from DYPA set to begin for private sector workers who completed training. Payment schedule and eligibility details revealed.
Tax authority launches massive summer raids across Greek islands
Greek tax authorities intensify summer crackdown on tourist businesses, imposing heavy fines and closures across Aegean islands for VAT evasion and receipt violations.
Fatal fire in Keratea: Body of elderly man found at scene
Elderly man found dead during wildfire in Keratea, Greece. Firefighters battle devastating blaze with gale-force winds threatening multiple settlements.
Keratea fire: Strong evidence shows blaze started from power line short circuit – Video evidence captures the moment it began
Video evidence shows Keratea wildfire started from power line short circuit. Volunteer firefighters trapped as flames engulf homes in multiple settlements.
Israel-Gaza: Tensions escalate in security cabinet over war’s next phase
Israeli security cabinet engages in heated 10-hour debate over Gaza war strategy as military chief warns against occupation risks and humanitarian consequences.
Bloomberg: US and Russia prepare ceasefire deal solidifying Putin’s Ukraine gains
US and Russia negotiate Ukraine ceasefire deal that would consolidate Putin’s territorial gains, including Donbas region and Crimea annexation.
Payments from e-EFKA and DYPA totaling €50.7 million by August 14
Greece’s social security agencies announce €50.7 million in payments to over 54,000 beneficiaries, including unemployment benefits and maternity allowances.
DEI transforms customer service experience with over 60 stores
Greece’s DEI energy company transforms customer service with 60+ modernized stores featuring digital solutions, extended hours, and comprehensive energy services.
US lawmakers oppose Turkey’s F-35 program reintegration
40 US lawmakers led by Greek American Congress members urge State Department to block Turkey’s return to F-35 program due to Russian S-400 missile system risks.
Greece vows to end OPEKEPE corruption, recover EU funds
Greek Agriculture Minister Tsiaras vows to end OPEKEPE corruption and recover illegally obtained EU funds, despite payment delays affecting honest farmers.
Former PM Antonis Samaras announces daughter Lena’s funeral Monday
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras announces funeral details for his daughter Lena, who died suddenly at 34 from epileptic seizure and cardiac arrest.
Ferry ban hits Aegean as 9 Beaufort winds strike Cyclades
Severe 9 Beaufort winds hit the Aegean Sea, forcing ferry cancellations in the Cyclades. Weather service warns of continued gale conditions.