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Ukraine, with artist Leleka, is in ninth place in the bookmakers' ranking with a 3% chance. Finland remains the leader, while France is predicted to take second place.
Belgium and Norway are delaying the transfer of 36 fighter jets due to problems with F-35s and aircraft repairs. Currently, Ukraine has received only a portion of the aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands.
A man has been detained in Greece for financing assassination attempts on activists in Lithuania. The suspect is linked to a Russian spy network and planned two murders.
Due to rising fuel prices, carriers have introduced additional fees for tourists. The surcharge amount depends on the cost of diesel and the length of the chosen route.
Paris is trying to negotiate with Athens on the supply of fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Greece is currently refusing due to the need to maintain its own defense.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced restrictions to protect the mental health of young people. The country had previously banned mobile phones in schools.
Movement of vessels through the strait reached its highest level since the beginning of the war thanks to agreements between countries and Iran. Over the weekend, 21 ships passed, including from India.
A man died under a car due to storm Herminio, which flooded streets and stopped ferries. In Crete, the sky turned orange due to dust, and a red alert level is in effect.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa's entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After international criticism, Netanyahu ordered access to the shrine to be ensured.
The actor plays the lead role in Edward Berger's new film "Apex". The plot of the film tells the story of the protagonist's search for his missing wife across Europe.
Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta are urging the EC to intervene due to the risk of an oil spill. A damaged vessel from Russia's shadow fleet has lost control.
A special flight from Abu Dhabi brought 101 people and 45 cats and dogs to Athens. Citizens refused to leave without their pets due to flight cancellations.
An EU agency vessel sank in the Aegean Sea with five people on board. Four injured, including the Estonian ambassador, were hospitalized in Rhodes.
The European Union revised its decision after Georgia's commitments not to service sanctioned vessels. Kulevi Port avoided restrictions thanks to guarantees.
European suppliers are reducing oil product exports to Ukraine due to an oil shortage. Experts predict a rise in gasoline prices to 80 hryvnias.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters to Cyprus to strengthen air defense. This decision was made after the Iranian drone attack on Akrotiri airbase.
France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
Donetsk Shakhtar will play against Polish Lech in the Round of 16 of the Conference League. The first match will take place on March 12, and the return leg on March 19.
On February 24, the second leg matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs will take place, where 8 clubs will compete for a spot in the round of 16. Broadcasts are available on MEGOGO, with most games starting at 22:00.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
An AboutPeople poll showed that 22% of Europeans consider dictatorship better than democracy in certain cases. 26% support a leader who restricts democratic rights.
Dana Eden, 52, co-creator of the Israeli series "Tehran," was found dead in a hotel room in Athens. Her death is not linked to criminal or nationalist activity, and Greek police have launched an investigation.
German startup Stark has opened a 2,000 square meter R&D center in Ukraine and is beginning construction of production facilities for unmanned systems. The company plans to produce Virtus loitering munitions with a range of up to 100 km and the Minerva AI system.
A 54-year-old Greek Air Force colonel was detained in Athens for selling classified military data and NATO documents to Chinese intelligence. The officer pleaded guilty, explaining his actions as being under pressure from foreign intelligence services.
Greece and Malta have expressed concerns about the EU's proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a services ban. They fear the impact on the shipping industry and energy prices.