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European Union to Open Borders to US, Other Tourists
Ambassadors from the 27 nations of the European Union agreed to allow US residents to travel into their countries for nonessential purposes.
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Mayor of Athens Urges Support for European Union at Harvard University Symposium
The Mayor of Athens Giorgos Kaminis voiced his concern over the rise of far right-wing politics across Europe at a panel Tuesday, proposing a new direction for liberal politicians across the continent. The event, titled “Is There a Future...
Politics
President Biden Delivers First State of the Union Address
US President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The coronavirus pandemic, Russia's invasion in Ukraine, as well as America's economic future were all subjects he touched upon.
During his State of the Union,...
Greek News
Greece Leads all European Nations in Summer Tourism in 2021
Greece welcomed more than two million visitors to its shores during just the months of July and August of 2021 -- more than any other European nation -- marking real success in its vital tourism industry despite the pandemic...
Technology
US Government Sues Apple for Manipulating Market
In a shocking move, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), backed by a total of 16 US state district attorneys along with the District of Columbia, filed on Thursday an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple.
This unprecedented –for Apple...
Energy
The Remarkable Potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Carbon Emission Reduction
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a crucial key solution to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. As air travel continues to grow post-pandemic, there is an increasing interest in SAF both by businesses and governments....
Greek News
Greece and US Strengthen Joint Efforts on Space Exploration
Greece and the US have taken their partnership to new frontiers as Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis signed the Artemis Accords for space exploration at the fifth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
Greece and the US Advance their Cooperation on Space Exploration
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USA
State Department Issues Worldwide Alert for US Citizens
Amidst the war between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide security alert for American citizens abroad. The advisory comes in the wake of heightened tensions triggered by Hamas' recent terror attack on Israel and...
History
What Has the United States Ever Done for Greece?
What has the United States ever done for Greece? In a country where anti-Americanism was rife until recently, the question brought heated debates. It still does.
Although relations between the two countries are seemingly currently at their friendliest since the...
Business
Facebook Parent Meta Hit with Record Fine By the EU
The EU slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October.
The penalty fine of 1.2 billion euros from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is the biggest...
Politics
President Biden Warns of Artificial Intelligence Dangers
President Joe Biden has said artificial intelligence (AI) “could be” dangerous but it remains to be seen how the technology will affect society.
Speaking at the start of a meeting with science and technology advisers on Tuesday, Biden said technology...
Business
Elon Musk Mulls Resignation as Twitter CEO Following Poll
Elon Musk could resign as Twitter CEO if he follows through on his promise to let users decide.
Musk tweeted a poll Sunday evening asking people to vote on whether he should step down as Twitter's CEO. Musk said he...
Diplomacy
US Cautions Turkey: Sovereignty of Greek Islands Not Disputed
The US Department of State told Turkey on Tuesday that the sovereignty of the Greek islands is not in dispute.
Following a barrage of threatening statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Department of State spokesman said according to...
Europe
George Soros Warns Invasion of Ukraine Could Lead to Third World War
On Tuesday, US billionaire George Soros cautioned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to be the “beginning of the third world war” that could spell the end of civilization.
The veteran philanthropist and former financier launched a ferocious attack on...
Business
Elon Musk’s Free Speech Utopia
By Eric Heinze
Elon Musk is the planet’s number one billionaire. If anyone can turn cyberspace into heaven—or hell—of free speech “absolutism” via a US$44 billion (£35 billion) Twitter takeover, then surely he’s the man. Right?
When free-market elephants like Musk...