athensnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for athensnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page athensnews.net http://www.athensnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:48:13 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:48:13 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Bulgarian Prez expresses gratitude to PM Modi for successful oper]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274179345/bulgarian-prez-expresses-gratitude-to-pm-modi-for-successful-oper Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:37:01 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274179345/bulgarian-prez-expresses-gratitude-to-pm-modi-for-successful-oper <![CDATA[India committed to protecting freedom of navigation, combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274179321/india-committed-to-protecting-freedom-of-navigation-combating-piracy-terrorism-in-indian-ocean-region-pm-modi Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:37:15 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274179321/india-committed-to-protecting-freedom-of-navigation-combating-piracy-terrorism-in-indian-ocean-region-pm-modi <![CDATA[Survey Reveals Bulgaria's Complex Views on NATO Defense Obligations]]> A comprehensive survey conducted by NATO has provided valuable insights into Bulgaria's perspectives on defense spending and collective defense obligations within the alliance. This survey, conducted over a period spanning from November 1 to December 6, 2023, encompassed nearly 31,000 respondents across NATO member states, offering a detailed understanding of public sentiment on matters of security and defense.

B]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178954/survey-reveals-bulgaria-complex-views-on-nato-defense-obligations Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:47 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178954/survey-reveals-bulgaria-complex-views-on-nato-defense-obligations <![CDATA[Bulgaria Anticipates Meeting Eurozone Inflation Criteria by September]]> Bulgaria is on track to meet the inflation benchmark required for Eurozone membership by September, according to Finance Minister Asen Vassilev. Speaking at a conference focused on the currency union, Vassilev expressed confidence in Bulgaria's ability to fulfill the necessary criteria within the specified timeframe.

"Inflation is declining rapidly, currently standing at 3.3 percent, below the reference value req]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178949/bulgaria-anticipates-meeting-eurozone-inflation-criteria-by-september Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:45 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178949/bulgaria-anticipates-meeting-eurozone-inflation-criteria-by-september <![CDATA[Former Bulgarian Vice President Angel Marin Passes Away at 82]]> Angel Marin, who served as vice president of Bulgaria from 2002 to 2012, passed away today at the age of 82, according to an announcement made by his son, Simeon Marin. The late vice president's funeral will be held in his hometown of Batak.

Angel Ivanov Marin was not only a distinguished Bulgarian officer but also a prominent politician who held the position of vice president during the two mandates of President]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178942/former-bulgarian-vice-president-angel-marin-passes-away-at-82 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178942/former-bulgarian-vice-president-angel-marin-passes-away-at-82 <![CDATA[Weather In Bulgaria For 19 March: Colder and Lower Temperatures]]> As night descends, expect an increase and thickening of clouds across Bulgaria, with light rainfall anticipated in certain areas of Western Bulgaria. A gentle north-westerly wind will prevail in the west, while eastern regions will experience a mild north-easterly breeze. Minimum temperatures are forecasted to range from 3�C to 8�C, with Sofia hovering around 5�C.

Tomorrow, a c]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178938/weather-in-bulgaria-for-19-march-colder-and-lower-temperatures Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178938/weather-in-bulgaria-for-19-march-colder-and-lower-temperatures <![CDATA[Triple Take: Defensive Tackles]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the defensive tackles. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading th]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:07 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles <![CDATA[Bulgaria's GERB-UDF coalition to form gov't]]> SOFIA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev on Monday asked the GERB-UDF coalition, the largest group in the parliament, to form a government.

Mariya Gabriel, the coalition's nominee for prime minister, has seven days to present the structure and composition of the Council of Ministers. Her coalition won 69 seats in the 240-member Parliament in last year's elections.

"I accept this mandat]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178325/bulgaria-gerb-udf-coalition-to-form-govt Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:01 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178325/bulgaria-gerb-udf-coalition-to-form-govt <![CDATA[EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt]]> Human rights organizations have criticized the agreement in six areas, including migration

The European Union (EU) has announced an aid package worth 7.4 billion ($8 billion) for Egypt, aimed at stabilizing the North African nation's economy and reducing migrant flows to Europe.

The deal was signed on Sunday in]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:46:02 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt <![CDATA[Filiki Eteria- The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence]]> https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/filiki-eteria-sparked-greek-independence/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:53 GMT https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/filiki-eteria-sparked-greek-independence/ <![CDATA[Why Greeks Fly Kites on Clean Monday]]> https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/kite-clean-monday-tradition-greece/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:53 GMT https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/kite-clean-monday-tradition-greece/ <![CDATA[Turkish Anger as Man Unfurls Greek Flag in Hagia Sophia]]> https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/turkish-anger-man-unfurling-greek-flag-hagia-sophia/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:53 GMT https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/turkish-anger-man-unfurling-greek-flag-hagia-sophia/ <![CDATA[March 17, 1821- Greek War of Independence Begins in Mani]]> https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/17/greek-revolution-began-mani/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:53 GMT https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/17/greek-revolution-began-mani/ <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4bn deal focused on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focused on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europea]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Greek Community Home For The Aged at Earlwood among top in NSW for best food - The Greek Herald]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibWh0dHBzOi8vZ3JlZWtoZXJhbGQuY29tLmF1L25ld3MvZ3JlZWstY29tbXVuaXR5LWhvbWUtZm9yLXRoZS1hZ2VkLWF0LWVhcmx3b29kLWFtb25nLXRvcC1pbi1uc3ctZm9yLWJlc3QtZm9vZC_SAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:25:50 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibWh0dHBzOi8vZ3JlZWtoZXJhbGQuY29tLmF1L25ld3MvZ3JlZWstY29tbXVuaXR5LWhvbWUtZm9yLXRoZS1hZ2VkLWF0LWVhcmx3b29kLWFtb25nLXRvcC1pbi1uc3ctZm9yLWJlc3QtZm9vZC_SAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[New Greek restaurant to open in Papillion]]> https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/new-greek-restaurant-to-open-in-papillion/article_95cc7ae8-7426-55e2-9211-b1c7bb2895f7.html Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:07:51 GMT https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/new-greek-restaurant-to-open-in-papillion/article_95cc7ae8-7426-55e2-9211-b1c7bb2895f7.html <![CDATA[EU provides Egypt with 7.4-bln-euro financial package: president]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) agreed on Sunday to provide a financial package of approximately 7.4 billion euros (8.06 billion U.S. dollars) to bolster the Egyptian economy, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said.

Sisi made the remarks during a press conference jointly held with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior officials from the bloc, durin]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:02 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president <![CDATA[Trump & Orban: The deceptive allure of strong men in power]]> Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orban has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power <![CDATA[AFP Journalist Among 50 Detained at Kurdish Event in Turkey]]> Istanbul - Around 50 people including an AFP journalist were detained by police Sunday in Istanbul on the sidelines of the Kurdish New Year celebrations, witnesses said.

AFP video journalist Eylul Yasar was preparing to film the celebrations of the Kurdish New Year when she was arrested at a checkpoint, journalists and lawyers at the scene reported.

She was released after being handcuffed and held by police]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174867/afp-journalist-among-50-detained-at-kurdish-event-in-turkey Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:36:35 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174867/afp-journalist-among-50-detained-at-kurdish-event-in-turkey <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek tops Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:14 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title <![CDATA[Yanis Varoufakis Speech | Night Falls In The Evening Lands: The Assange Epic | 9th March 2024]]> On Saturday 9 March the conference, Night Falls in the Evening Lands: The Assange Epic took place with more than 600 people attending in person and online. It featured outstanding speakers including former Greece Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis; specialist in human rights, Craig Mokhiber; historian and expert in politics of the United States, Dr Emma Shortis; and a former a]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:09:51 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europe]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Egypt's president meets EU leaders on boosting ties]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday held a meeting on boosting Egyptian-European ties, said the Egyptian presidency.

Sisi and von der Leyen discussed the expected signing of a joint political declaration document to elevate bilateral relations to "strategic and comprehensive partnership," the Egyptian p]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:01 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties <![CDATA[Greece Alarmed by Rising Tides of Migrants]]> Athens - Greece is facing increasing illegal immigration as the Gaza crisis continues. The trend has Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and senior European Union officials heading to Egypt Sunday to sign an aid package worth just over $8 billion intended to help ease migration.

A surge in illegal migration has seen numbers entering Greece swell by more than 400% in the last month alone.

Palestinians rank hi]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:06:05 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants <![CDATA[Russian missile strike decimates civilians in Odesa, 20 dead in deadliest attack yet]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274173552/russian-missile-strike-decimates-civilians-in-odesa-20-dead-in-deadliest-attack-yet Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:29 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274173552/russian-missile-strike-decimates-civilians-in-odesa-20-dead-in-deadliest-attack-yet <![CDATA[Indian Navy Frees Cargo Ship From Somali Pirates After Shootout]]> Washington - The Indian navy has freed the hijacked MV Ruen cargo ship in Somalia's Puntland region Saturday after a 24-hour standoff and shootout, and it has detained 35 pirates, according to Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah. The crew is reported to be unharmed.

The pirates - who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14 - exchanged heavy gunfire with the Indian navy Friday]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170839/indian-navy-frees-cargo-ship-from-somali-pirates-after-shootout Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:05:45 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170839/indian-navy-frees-cargo-ship-from-somali-pirates-after-shootout <![CDATA[US Sanctions Network Smuggling American Tech to Iran's Central Bank]]> Washington - The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against a network of companies and individuals for facilitating illegal technology transfers from dozens of U.S. firms to Iranian entities, including the country's central bank.

The sanctions relate to Informatics Services Corporation (ISC), the technology arm of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the Treasury Department said in a statement Friday.

I]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170725/us-sanctions-network-smuggling-american-tech-to-iran-central-bank Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:36:20 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170725/us-sanctions-network-smuggling-american-tech-to-iran-central-bank <![CDATA[Somali Pirates in Shootout With Indian Navy Ship]]> Washington - Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region said Saturday that Somali pirates who hijacked the cargo ship MV Ruen engaged in a shootout with an Indian navy warship in international waters.

Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah said the pirates - who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14 - exchanged gunfire with the Indian navy Friday.

"We received the informat]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170574/somali-pirates-in-shootout-with-indian-navy-ship Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:05:44 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170574/somali-pirates-in-shootout-with-indian-navy-ship <![CDATA[Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport]]> Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

The central panel features the easily recognisable metal latticework of the Eiffel Tower and a city skyline. The silhouette of a male athlete in blue ]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:16:07 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport <![CDATA[Dissing The Tajik President Online Can Send You Straight To Jail]]> VAHDAT, Tajikistan -- Shahboz Sharifbek has never had a political agenda or supported any political, religious, or social group. He doesn't stand out from the crowd for any reason.

Too poor to attend college, Sharifbek's life revolved around finding odd jobs in his home village on the outskirts of the capital, Dushanbe, to provide for his impoverished family that includes his younger brother and their 82-year-old]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170402/dissing-the-tajik-president-online-can-send-you-straight-to-jail Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:15:27 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170402/dissing-the-tajik-president-online-can-send-you-straight-to-jail <![CDATA[Violence in Syria Rising, Aid Flagging as Civil War Enters 14th Year]]> AL-NAYRAB, Syria - For years, Syria's civil war has been a largely frozen conflict, the country effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Damascus government of President Bashar al-Assad, various opposition groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

But as the conflict entered its 14th year on Friday, observers say violence has been on the rise again while the world's attention is mostly focused on other crises, ]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170171/violence-in-syria-rising-aid-flagging-as-civil-war-enters-14th-year Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:06:20 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274170171/violence-in-syria-rising-aid-flagging-as-civil-war-enters-14th-year <![CDATA[20 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa, More Than 70 Injured]]> A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday killed 20 people, including rescue workers, according to Ukrainian officials.

More than 70 others were wounded when two ballistic missiles hit a residential area of the city. The second strike came as first responders were rushing toward the scene to treat those hurt by the initial attack at the same location.

Ukrainian Presiden]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:43 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured <![CDATA[Sofia Metro Employees Stage Strike Today]]> At 11 a.m. today, a demonstration initiated by metro employees commenced. The event is coordinated by the Federation of Transport Trade Unions affiliated with The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (KNSB). Workers assemble at the entrance of the "Serdika" metro station.

Currently, the action does not affect the normal operation of the metro.

The workers voiced concerns over the implementa]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169565/sofia-metro-employees-stage-strike-today Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:02 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169565/sofia-metro-employees-stage-strike-today <![CDATA[(Updated) Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa: Casualties Reported]]> Explosions shook Odesa on March 15 as a result of a Russian missile strike, causing casualties, according to a statement made by Oleh Kiper, the Governor of Odesa Oblast. The attack took place shortly after 11 a.m., coinciding with the activation of an air raid alert.

Oleg Kiper reported via Telegram that 14 individuals lost their lives due to a Russian missile attack, which included local civilians, a medical pr]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169564/updated-russian-missile-strike-hits-odesa-casualties-reported Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:02 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169564/updated-russian-missile-strike-hits-odesa-casualties-reported <![CDATA[Bulgaria Can Adopt the Euro in 2025, Confirms Eurogroup President]]> Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe confirmed that Bulgaria could adopt the euro in 2025. This statement came following discussions with Bulgarian officials, including outgoing Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel, and outgoing Finance Minister Assen Vassilev.

Donohoe emphasized the importance of Bulgaria's efforts to control inflation, which he stated was crucial to achiev]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169562/bulgaria-can-adopt-the-euro-in-2025-confirms-eurogroup-president Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:01 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169562/bulgaria-can-adopt-the-euro-in-2025-confirms-eurogroup-president <![CDATA[7 things to see & do in Vyborg (PHOTO)]]> Vyborg is one of the few Russian cities with an international history. From 1293 to 1710, it was Swedish. During the Great Northern War (1700-1721), it became part of the Russian Empire. After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and up until 1940, it was a part of independent Finland and, in 1944, it became Soviet.

Vyborg's main sights keep traces of the long-standing presence of Finns, who were the main population of]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169834/7-things-to-see--do-in-vyborg-photo Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274169834/7-things-to-see--do-in-vyborg-photo <![CDATA[EU Plans More Environmental Concessions to Farmers]]> BRUSSELS - The European Union's executive arm Friday proposed sacrificing even more climate and environmental measures in the bloc's latest set of concessions to farmers apparently bent on continuing disruptive tractor protests until the June EU elections.

Angering environmentalists across the 27 nations, the Commission proposed to further loosen rules imposed on agriculture that they said, not so long ago, were ]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274168035/eu-plans-more-environmental-concessions-to-farmers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:06:22 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274168035/eu-plans-more-environmental-concessions-to-farmers <![CDATA[The Rebuilding Of Kyiv's Navy, Far From Ukraine]]> Despite having no large naval vessels on active duty, Ukraine has taken out around a third of the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet, mostly with missile and marine drone strikes amid Russia's ongoing invasion.

Now Kyiv is rebuilding its own naval strength after their maritime forces were decimated during the Russian invasion. But the ships are being made outside Ukraine's borders, and it is unclear wheth]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:15:43 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine <![CDATA[Macron faces backlash over U-turn on rape law]]> French leader has promised to incorporate ?consent? into new legislation on sexual assault, having opposed its inclusion in EU directive

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after saying he was in favor of incorporating the notion that a sexual act without consent should fall under the country's criminal definition of rape.

The statement came as a surprise for the pub]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:04 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law <![CDATA[More Than a Dozen Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa]]> The regional governor in the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa reports a Russian missile attack Friday killed 14 people and injured 46 others.

In a post complete with pictures on his Telegram social media account, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said the dead included residents, a medic and a rescue worker. He said seven emergency workers were among the injured.

Kiper said the two emergency workers who were ]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:07:00 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa <![CDATA[China's Yuan falls to Gauff in Indian Wells quarterfinals]]> WASHINGTON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China's Yuan Yue finished her best ever Indian Wells run, falling to American Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in Thursday's quarterfinals.

It was the best result Yuan ever achieved at a WTA 1000 event while Gauff will make her first semifinal appearance at Indian Wells.

In the duo's first career meeting, No. 3 seed Gauff needed 94 minutes to defeat the 25-year-old Yuan.

In the ]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164993/china-yuan-falls-to-gauff-in-indian-wells-quarterfinals Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:21:06 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164993/china-yuan-falls-to-gauff-in-indian-wells-quarterfinals <![CDATA[Tamil Nadu: FSSAI conducts interactive sessions for Small Tea Growers (STG) in Coonoor]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164992/tamil-nadu-fssai-conducts-interactive-sessions-for-small-tea-growers-stg-in-coonoor Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:18:32 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164992/tamil-nadu-fssai-conducts-interactive-sessions-for-small-tea-growers-stg-in-coonoor <![CDATA[Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022]]> The most recent data from Eurostat, released on Thursday, indicates that in 2022, life expectancy at birth within the European Union is on an upward trajectory compared to the years preceding the pandemic. Nonetheless, it still falls short of the levels observed in 2019.

According to Eurostat's data released on Thursday, the average life expectancy for children born in the EU in 2022 is projected to be 80.6 years]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:21 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 <![CDATA[Survey Reveals: Majority of Bulgarians Back NATO Membership]]> As Bulgaria prepares to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its NATO accession at the end of this month, recent data sheds light on the nation's sentiment towards its membership in the alliance and its perceptions of security.

According to the latest opinion poll used in the Alliance Secretary General's annual report, a majority of 56% of Bulgarians express their intent to remain within NATO, highlighting a preva]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164660/survey-reveals-majority-of-bulgarians-back-nato-membership Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:20 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164660/survey-reveals-majority-of-bulgarians-back-nato-membership <![CDATA[Bulgaria Spends 1.87% of GDP on Defense, NATO Report Reveals]]> Bulgaria's defense expenditure for the year 2023 amounted to $1.9 billion (3.47 billion BGN), representing 1.87 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as detailed in the annual report released by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This disclosure occurred during a press conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels earlier today.

The report encompassed data from 31 member countries, excluding Swede]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164659/bulgaria-spends-187-of-gdp-on-defense-nato-report-reveals Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:20 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164659/bulgaria-spends-187-of-gdp-on-defense-nato-report-reveals <![CDATA[Bulgaria Declares 2 Days of National Mourning for Patriarch Neophyte]]> The Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Council of Ministers have unveiled the schedule for the funeral proceedings of Patriarch Neophyte, who after battling a lung ailment at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia. The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church announced that the public can pay their respects to the late patriarch on Friday at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, where his mortal remains will be laid out for]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164658/bulgaria-declares-2-days-of-national-mourning-for-patriarch-neophyte Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:20 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164658/bulgaria-declares-2-days-of-national-mourning-for-patriarch-neophyte <![CDATA[Turkey Proves No Safe Haven For Central Asian Activists]]> ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Such is the life of a Central Asian activist abroad: One minute you are bringing attention to a fellow activist in trouble, the next minute the trouble has reached you.

"Transnational repression" -- or a government going abroad to silence an opposition activist -- is increasingly a mainstay topic for rights organizations covering Central Asia, with the region's three most authoritarian count]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164327/turkey-proves-no-safe-haven-for-central-asian-activists Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:15:27 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164327/turkey-proves-no-safe-haven-for-central-asian-activists <![CDATA[Friday essay: from political bees to talking pigs - how ancient thinkers saw the human-animal divide]]> What makes us human? What (if anything) sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed us back to our own animal nature.

Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the West, it goes all the way back to Classical antiquity - to Greek and Ro]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164561/friday-essay-from-political-bees-to-talking-pigs---how-ancient-thinkers-saw-the-human-animal-divide Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:54:53 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274164561/friday-essay-from-political-bees-to-talking-pigs---how-ancient-thinkers-saw-the-human-animal-divide <![CDATA[Ukrainian Pastors Detail Persecution in Russia-Occupied Territories]]> Before the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, Tavrisky Christian Institute (TCI) in Antonivka, a town on the bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, had one of the most extensive Christian libraries in eastern Europe.

Its pastor and rector, Valentyn Syniy, told VOA that in partnership with the U.S. Pioneer Bible Translators, it started a Bible translation project for Central Asia.]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274163900/ukrainian-pastors-detail-persecution-in-russia-occupied-territories Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:06:08 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274163900/ukrainian-pastors-detail-persecution-in-russia-occupied-territories <![CDATA[Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Foreign Affairs mark 60th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus]]> Ottawa, ON

"Sixty years ago, Canadian peacekeepers joined the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus in response to fighting and unrest between Greek and Turkish forces that broke out across the Mediterranean island.

"When fighting began in Cyprus, United Nations peacekeepers, including troops from Canada, became trapped in a war zone. They faced many challenges while trying t]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155761/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-national-defence-and-foreign-affairs-mark-60th-anniversary-of-canadian-peacekeeping-in-cyprus Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155761/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-national-defence-and-foreign-affairs-mark-60th-anniversary-of-canadian-peacekeeping-in-cyprus <![CDATA[Winter Deaflympics: Ukraine tops medal table, Italy wins six medals]]> ISTANBUL, 13th March, 2024 (AJD/ AKI/ WAM) -- Ukraine has topped the medal table at the Winter Deaflympics held in Erzurum in Turkey from 2nd to 12th March, with ten golds, five silvers and four bronzes.

Italy has scooped six medals including one gold, three silvers and two bronzes.

"Italy wrapped up the #winterdeaflympics with six beautiful medals - 1 gold, 3 silvers and 2 bronzes - very well done," the It]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155545/winter-deaflympics-ukraine-tops-medal-table-italy-wins-six-medals Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:07:25 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155545/winter-deaflympics-ukraine-tops-medal-table-italy-wins-six-medals <![CDATA[As Erdoan hints at retirement, how has his rule shaped Turkey?]]> Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoan recently gave the clearest indication yet about his political future, stating, "With the authority that the law confers on me, this election is my last election." Erdoan has been in power since 2003, first serving as prime minister before being elected president in 2014.

The statement,]]> http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155126/as-erdoan-hints-at-retirement-how-has-his-rule-shaped-turkey Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:23:32 GMT http://www.athensnews.net/news/274155126/as-erdoan-hints-at-retirement-how-has-his-rule-shaped-turkey <![CDATA[Ancient scrolls are being 'read' by machine learning - with human knowledge to detect language and make sense of them]]> A groundbreaking announcement for the recovery of lost ancient literature was recently made. Using a non-invasive method that harnesses machine learning, an international trio of scholars retrieved 15 columns of ancient Greek text from within a carbonized papyrus from