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Amid escalating tensions in Lebanon, Greece successfully evacuated 60 individuals, including Greek and Cypriot citizens, from Beirut. The operation, overseen by Greek military chief General Dimitrios Choupis, involved a Hellenic Air Force C-130 aircraft. The evacuees expressed relief at being rescued from the worsening situation in Lebanon, where airport closures were feared. The swift response of the Greek government in organizing the evacuation was crucial, as flights in the Middle East are in high demand. Source Link

A recent poll by MRB reveals that the main opposition party SYRIZA has fallen to fifth place just before the upcoming leadership election at PASOK, which currently holds second place. SYRIZA’s drop to fifth was also highlighted in a previous survey released earlier this week. The poll shows a close competition in the PASOK leadership race between Nikos Androulakis (27.3%) and Haris Doukas (25.7%). Other candidates include Pavlos Yeroulanos (17.9%) and Anna Diamantopoulou (16.9%), with 23% of voters still undecided. SYRIZA, once a dominant force, now only has 7.5% support. New Democracy leads with 21.9%, followed by PASOK at 12.2%.…

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, dozens of Greek and Cypriot nationals are being evacuated from Lebanon. The Hellenic Air Force dispatched a military transport plane to Beirut for the evacuation mission. About 60 civilians are scheduled to depart from the country under this operation. The plane will make a brief stop in Beirut before heading to Larnaca and then Athens. Both Greece’s Defense and Foreign ministries are mobilizing transport planes and crisis management teams to assist citizens fleeing Lebanon, where an estimated 3,500 Greek nationals currently reside. In the wake of heightened tensions and safety concerns, Greece…

In a bold move to recapture leadership in the leftist opposition, former SYRIZA president Stefanos Kasselakis urged his followers to register as party members to vote for delegates prior to the upcoming congress. The congress, set for November 1-3, could reverse the central committee’s decision to remove Kasselakis as party leader through a motion of no confidence. In a passionate video shared on social media, Kasselakis stated, “The government is crumbling. In its place, either a center-left entity will emerge, serving corruption interests, or our own SYRIZA will rise – a renewed, honest, and clean party of the modern Left.”…

[Intime News] A C-130 military transport plane from the Hellenic Air Force successfully evacuated Greek and Cypriot citizens from Lebanon, landing at Elefsina Air Base. The mission evacuated 22 Greeks and 38 Cypriots from Beirut. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias expressed gratitude to all involved, praising their professionalism. Western nations prepared contingency plans to evacuate their citizens amidst escalating conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. In a swift and well-executed operation, Greek and Cypriot nationals were safely evacuated from Lebanon to Elefsina. Defense Minister Dendias lauded the professionalism and dedication of the military personnel involved. As tensions rise in the region,…

[InTimeNews] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a development and reconstruction plan for the Evros region in northeastern Greece in response to a devastating wildfire. The plan includes 19 measures aimed at boosting employment and entrepreneurship and encouraging residents to stay or return to the area. The government has allocated over 2.83 billion euros for the region with a target horizon of 2030, seeking additional funding from the EU. Mitsotakis reassured the local community, expressing optimism and support for citizens protecting Greece’s eastern borders. The 2023 wildfire in Evros resulted in significant loss of life and destruction, underscoring the need for…

In a dramatic turn of events, Greek shipping companies have been targeted by threatening emails from Yemen’s Houthi militia, warning of potential attacks on their vessels crossing the Red Sea. The escalating tensions stem from a ship docking in an Israeli port, leading to a violation of a Houthi-imposed transit ban. The repercussions have been severe, with vessels being targeted, seized, and seafarers killed. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, the Houthi rebels have broadened their scope, targeting Greek merchant ships with little or no connection to Israel. The unprecedented threats directed at entire fleets have significantly raised risks for ships navigating…

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, Greek and Cypriot nationals are being evacuated from Lebanon via the Hellenic Air Force. About 60 civilians have already been evacuated, with the military transport plane going from Beirut to Larnaca and then to Athens. Greece’s Defense and Foreign ministries are coordinating operations to assist citizens escaping the conflict in Lebanon, where an estimated 3,500 Greek nationals are currently residing. Source Link

People stand near NIO ET5 car model at the NIO House, the showroom of the Chinese premium smart electric vehicle manufacture NIO Inc. in Berlin, Germany, August 17, 2023. [Annegret Hilse/Reuters] Several European countries are set to vote on imposing tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, in a move that could heighten trade tensions with Beijing. The European Commission has proposed these tariffs following an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese-made EVs. France, Greece, Italy, and Poland are likely to support the proposal, representing 39% of the EU population, with France’s President Macron calling Chinese subsidies…

AI in Elections: Balancing Risks and Benefits In a recent development, secretaries of state from five US states urged Elon Musk to address an AI chatbot on his social media platform X, which has been spreading election misinformation. This comes at a time when concerns about AI and its impact on elections are rising globally. California Governor Gavin Newsom also signed bills aimed at curbing the use of AI to create misleading content ahead of the upcoming US election. Lawmakers in numerous states have introduced similar proposals to combat the spread of disinformation through AI. Studies indicate that a significant…