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Greece

A country in Southeastern Europe
The Hellenic Republic is a country located in Southeastern Europe, on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands. Its shores are washed by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas, and its total area is approximately 131,957 km². The country has a population of over 10 million people, and its capital and largest city is Athens. Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games, with a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period and the Minoan-Mycenaean culture. The country joined the European Community, now the European Union, in 1981.
2001
Greece adopted the euro as its national currency
2004
Athens successfully hosted the Olympic Games, which led to significant infrastructure improvements
2006
The country's economy achieved a high GDP growth rate of 6.4%, exceeding the Eurozone average
2009
As a result of the global economic crisis, Greece's economy experienced a significant downturn – the budget deficit exceeded 12% of GDP
2014
The economy recorded its first positive GDP growth rate in six years, signaling the beginning of recovery
2019
Byzantine chant was recognized by UNESCO and inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
2021
The country's economy experienced a strong recovery, demonstrating 8.7% GDP growth
2022
Greece officially exited the enhanced surveillance of the European Union
2023
Several credit rating agencies restored the country's investment rating
2023
The Cultural Landscape of Zagori was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its unique architecture
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Greece to supply Ukraine with weapons through the Czech Republic

Greece will supply Ukraine with weapons and ammunition purchased in the Czech Republic and transferred directly to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 11:51 PM • 34736 views
The content and key elements were outlined: Ukraine starts negotiations with Latvia on a security agreement

Ukraine has started negotiations with Latvia on a bilateral security agreement, defining its content, key elements and thematic blocks.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:43 PM • 55948 views
Croatia introduces a controversial term in the Criminal Code: journalists and opposition consider it an attempt to "shut them up"

Croatia has introduced a controversial law that penalizes whistleblowers who pass information from court investigations to the press, despite opposition and journalist concerns about curbing media freedom and whistleblowing.

News of the World • March 14, 06:02 PM • 66868 views
The vast majority of the population of NATO countries supports military assistance to Ukraine

The majority of the population in NATO countries supports their country's military assistance to Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 11:58 AM • 32969 views
For Putin, a truce would be a way to catch his breath - Zelensky on Pope's proposal

For Putin, a truce would be a way to catch his breath and restore the combat capability of his army, not real negotiations, Zelensky said, commenting on the Pope's proposal for talks.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:45 AM • 65962 views
The network suggests that a russian general and an odious "military commander" could have been killed during the attack on the Ukrainian Armed Forces command post

russian general mikhail teplynsky and Z-voynkor yegor guzenko may have been killed as a result of a Ukrainian missile strike on the russian command post located on the ship.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 07:50 PM • 29050 views
International delivery of driver's licenses: the service is now available in five more countries

International delivery of driver's licenses for Ukrainians is now available in 5 more countries: Sweden, Georgia, Portugal, Greece and Norway.

Society • March 11, 12:33 PM • 63351 views
Umerov and Sirsky discuss needs of the Defense Forces with Greek Defense Minister

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army, in particular in artillery and ammunition, with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during an important phone conversation.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 11:44 AM • 28768 views
Spravdi denies fake news that Zelensky's motorcade came under rocket fire in Odesa

A Russian missile strike targeted the infrastructure of the Odesa port during Zelenskyy's official visit with the Greek Prime Minister, but did not hit the presidential motorcade, as falsely reported by Russian media.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:53 PM • 50374 views
In the port of Odesa, Zelenskyy and the Greek Prime Minister got acquainted with the functioning of the "grain corridor"

During a visit to the port of Odesa, President Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis saw how the Black Sea 'grain corridor' is working, exporting nearly 28 million tons of grain to 38 countries since russia withdrew from the grain deal despite ongoing russian attacks on port infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:07 PM • 64142 views
Western allies support plan to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, including from outside the EU

Western allies, including Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, and France, have expressed support for the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine from non-EU countries, with almost all of the necessary funding already secured.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:21 PM • 33251 views
Zelenskyy on Czech initiative on ammunition: there is positive progress

The Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries has made positive progress, but a positive result can only be assessed when the appropriate number of shells are delivered to Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:31 PM • 30417 views
Zelenskyy: Those who are very "tired" should pray that there is no war in their countries

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged everyone to keep supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression and invasion, saying that if Ukraine does not stand, the war could spread further into Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:59 PM • 62333 views
Zelenskyy: We are gradually strengthening air defense, but slower than we would like

Zelenskyy said that while Ukraine is gradually strengthening its air defense, it is doing so more slowly than it would like and hopes to receive more systems from partners.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:48 PM • 39492 views
"Air defense is an absolute priority": Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine's defense with Greek PM

President Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Odesa to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities, as air defense is an absolute priority for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:29 PM • 29993 views
Greece to attend global peace summit in Switzerland

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis expressed support for Ukraine's 10-point peace formula and said that Greece would participate in the upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland to support peace in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:10 PM • 30523 views
Ukraine and Greece start preparing an agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and Greece are preparing a bilateral agreement on long-term security cooperation to reduce Russia's ability to finance aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:59 PM • 57611 views
Greek Prime Minister says Athens will continue to stand by Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirms support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Zelenskyy in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:27 PM • 28207 views
"Proof of russia's cowardly tactics": President of the European Council on the shelling of Odesa during Zelenskyy's visit and the Greek Prime Minister's visit

The President of the European Council Charles Michel believes that the shelling of Odesa during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis demonstrates the cowardly tactics of the russian federation.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 03:21 PM • 24897 views
Alexei Navalny buried in Moscow: all the details

Alexei Navalny was buried in Moscow, surrounded by heavy security and a large crowd of people wishing to say goodbye to the politician.

News of the World • March 1, 01:49 PM • 30053 views
G20 finance ministers failed to agree on a joint statement due to differences in wording on the assessment of Russia's war in Ukraine

The meeting of G20 finance ministers in Brazil ended without a joint statement due to disagreements between the countries over the assessment of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 10:49 AM • 63411 views
EU considers receiving interest on frozen assets of Russia, but without full confiscation

The EU agrees to confiscate interest from frozen Russian assets to create a fund to support Ukraine's recovery, without resorting to full asset confiscation.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:23 AM • 31538 views
We do not need funds for reconstruction, we need air defense right now: Kiper meets with German Foreign Minister

During a visit to Odesa region on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock and the head of the regional state administration discussed strengthening air defense to protect against further Russian destruction.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 01:18 PM • 26712 views
Direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for Odesa region, demining of the Black Sea and free navigation: what Kiper and Volker discussed

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the former U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine to discuss direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for the Odesa region, demining the Black Sea, and ensuring free navigation.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 11:57 AM • 30912 views
Prospects for cooperation in the energy sector between Ukraine and Greece have become known

Prospects for cooperation between Ukraine and Greece in the energy sector were discussed, with a focus on green energy technologies, decentralized electricity supply, connecting gas infrastructure, and building a hydrogen corridor through several countries.

Economy • February 16, 01:47 AM • 100278 views
Greece becomes the first Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage

The Greek Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. The law faced strong opposition from the Orthodox Church.

News of the World • February 15, 10:29 PM • 25763 views
Strengthening the air defense of Odesa region, the problems of temporarily displaced persons and investments: what Kiper agreed with the Vice President of the Bundestag

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration met with the Vice President of the Bundestag to discuss strengthening air defense in the region, support for IDPs, and German investments.

Politics • February 15, 05:18 PM • 25679 views
TikTok to step up fight against disinformation in app ahead of EU elections

TikTok will create "election centers" on its app to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June.

News of the World • February 14, 03:55 PM • 23456 views
Ukrainian Chumachenko wins high jump competition in Belgrade

Ukrainian athlete Yulia Chumachenko wins the women's high jump competition in Belgrade with a score of 1. 90 meters.

Sports • February 14, 02:05 AM • 34438 views
Land reclamation, water supply, construction of shelters for educational institutions: Canada will help Odesa Oblast implement a number of projects

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the Ambassador of Canada to discuss land reclamation projects, school shelters and economic development in Odesa Oblast.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:07 PM • 108289 views