The ministry is also working on new legislation that will make it a criminal offense for asylum seekers to remain in Greece after their application is rejected, Plevris said. The offense would carry a five-year prison sentence unless the individual agrees to leave the country…
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Acropolis Closed During 107°F Heatwave
It’s hot.
Tourists hoping to visit one of Greece’s top tourism sites were disappointed Tuesday when the Greek government temporarily shuttered the ancient ruins of the Acropolis because of high temperatures….
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EU ministers get their blood tested for forever chemicals – POLITICO
PFAS substances — commonly known as forever chemicals — don’t break down naturally and have been shown to accumulate in the environment and cause a host of health conditions, including cancer, liver damage and decreased fertility. Most people in the world have some level of PFAS in…
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Jamie Dimon tells Europe: ‘You’re losing’
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JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon warned European leaders they have a competitiveness problem and that…
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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for £7m at Sotheby’s auction
Ian YoungsCulture reporter
Getty ImagesJane Birkin owned the original bag and lent her name to all that followed The original Birkin bag, which set the template for arguably the most coveted accessory in fashion history, has been bought for €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m), becoming the most valuable…
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Seafarers from cargo ship attacked by Houthis rescued after 48 hours in water | Houthis
Four seafarers have been rescued after spending more than 48 hours in the waters of the Red Sea, as the search continued for the remaining crew of the Greek ship Eternity C, which was sunk by Houthi militants in an attack that killed at least…
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EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country
The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.
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Italy to support restoration of six cultural heritage sites in Central Odesa
Italy will allocate €45 million to restore six cultural heritage sites in Odesa.
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi announced this in a comment to Ukrinform during the International Conference on Ukraine’s Recovery in…
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Breakthrough breast cancer vaccine raises hopes of eradicating disease
A breakthrough breast cancer vaccine has completed Phase one trials, with over 75 percent of participants showing a strong immune response,…
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European Gas Rises as Traders Watch Spikes in Global Demand
European natural gas extended this week’s gains, with traders weighing ample supplies with pockets of higher demand in different parts of the world that could potentially tighten the market.
Benchmark futures added 2.5%, the biggest daily…
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