Defending his record in the face of criticism from whoever replaces him, outgoing Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said he was leaving the Greek capital a better place to live. He was defeated by Haris Doukas of the socialist PASOK-KINAL party, and the two men have clashed ever since over issues including a state amendment that takes power away from the mayor’s office over investment projects. Bakoyannis served only one term after winning office in 2019 as a New Democracy candidate and is the nephew of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, but the defeat was a rare loss for the ruling conservatives…
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The new mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, was sworn in on Thursday, alongside members of the new municipal council, during a ceremony organized at the Kypseli municipal market to symbolize “the return of the municipality to the neighborhoods”, reports ANA . He listed three conditions to ensure a fresh start for the Greek capital, including a clean and environmentally friendly city, a new administrative model where each councilor will be charged with a particular task and the establishment of a new relationship between the municipality and the citizens, ensuring that they have a say in all decisions. RELATED TOPICS: Greece,…
EBRD launches Youth in Business program and pilot Skills in Business credit facility Total envelope of $140 million to provide financing and technical assistance The National Bank of Egypt, first partner bank thanks to new facilities The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched a US$120 million Youth in Business program and a US$20 million Skills in Business credit pilot facility at a…
Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation has been introduced in recent months. May 15, 2023, 8:32 p.m. ET• 4 minutes of readingThreats of violence against LGBTQIA+ community are rising and intensifying, according to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security.The DHS document, distributed to government and law enforcement on May 11, says domestic violence extremists and people who commit hate crimes have increased threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community over the year last.“These issues include actions related to drag-themed events, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ programs in schools,” DHS said.DHS said issues inspiring threats and calls for violence against the LGBTQIA+ community…
The remains of the ancient Greek fortress of Fyli on Mount Parnitha will be supported and restored under a Culture Ministry plan expected to start soon, the ministry announced on Thursday, ANA reports. In a statement, the ministry said the Central Archaeological Council had approved the architectural report for the immediate start of the restoration of the South Gate, the Central East Gate and the two towers on either side. Part of the defense system of ancient Athens in the 4th century, Fyli Fortress is one of the best preserved fortifications on the mountain. It lies in the southwest slope…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s proactive leadership and investments in advanced technological solutions have positioned it as a global innovation leader, according to a senior official. During LEAP 2024, Anant Maheshwari, president and CEO of Honeywell’s global portfolio of high-growth regions, told Arab News that Saudi Arabia is a “crucial market” for the company, being one of “the only three countries in the world to be run as an independent market”. .” Maheshwari said: “The combination of the Kingdom’s proactive leadership, local technological capabilities and willingness to invest in advanced solutions makes it a global leader in innovation. » Reflecting on Honeywell’s…
Greek consumers will benefit from price reductions of up to 18.1% on more than 3,000 supermarket products starting Friday when government measures to combat inflation and foster strong competition throughout the supply chain will be adopted, reports ANA. According to the Ministry of Development, the estimated price cuts will result from a reform requiring suppliers to reduce their offers to retailers by 30%, with the obligation to reduce their list prices by the same amount. This resulted in discounts on over 3,000 products. Of these, reductions for 1,500 products had reached the ministry before the council of ministers which announced…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a dialogue on Friday at a gathering co-organized by New Democracy and the European People’s Party on the theme “The path to recovery”, reports ANA. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and Manfred Weber, President of the EPP and head of the EPP parliamentary group in the European Parliament, delivered speeches at the event. Zigfrid Muresan, coordinator, led the discussion. Muresan is vice-president of the EPP parliamentary group and also heads the “Fiscal and Structural Policies” working group. “We aim to create 200,000 new jobs. That’s why we named the plan ‘Greece 2.0’,” Mitsotakis…
June 1876: Edward Bouchet becomes the first African-American doctor of physics In 1876, Edward Alexander Bouchet made history by becoming the first African-American physicist to earn a doctorate and the sixth person of any race to receive a doctorate in physics from an American university. Bouchet went on to educate and inspire others as a science teacher at a school for black students. Edward Bouchet was born in September 1852 in New Haven, Connecticut. His father, a freed slave, worked as an unskilled laborer, like many black men in the city. His mother was a housewife and he had three…
Provoking the return of Greeks abroad “is not only an economic necessity but also a social and moral duty,” said Minister of Labor and Social Security Domna Michailidou in her speech at the event annual event organized by BrainReGain-Hellenism In Action, reports the ANA.Greece should “embrace” its children, who left the country in search of job opportunities, and “provide them with a friendly and supportive environment so that they can return and contribute to their country”, he said. she declared during the event organized on Tuesday, referring to her own country. experience living and working abroad for 12 years. “It…