Section: Greece
Obama to Putin: Assad must leave power
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the climate summit in Paris and discussed the Syria crisis and the situation in Ukraine, as a White House official stated according to Reuters. The official said that Obama stressed the importance of targeting Islamic State militants in Syria and not...
Ten EU nations say Nord Stream gas extension not in EU interests
Russia’s plans to extend its gas link to Germany run counter to EU interests and risk further destabilising Ukraine, 10 European governments said in a letter to the European Commission that called for a summit-level debate on the issue. …read more Source:...
Ban due on direct flights between Russia and Ukraine
Direct flights between Ukraine and Russia will stop on Sunday (25/10), as new sanctions initiated by Kiev come into effect. …read more Source:...
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch to report on cause
The Dutch Safety Board is to publish a final report on why Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 broke up over Ukraine… …read more Source:...
Kerch bridge to link mainland Russia-Crimean peninsula at breakneck speed (vids)
The Crimean peninsula’s only land border is Ukraine, but mainland Russia is a step closer to having a direct link to Crimea as workers build temporary bridges to carry construction machinery and deliver materials to the Kerch bridge site. The 19km-long bridge is expected to open in December. …read more Source:...
Merkel may get Nobel for her role as “Mother of Refugees”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is a hot contender for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize after opening her country’s doors to refugees fleeing from war. German tabloid Bild declared that the German leader had a good chance of entering the ranks of nobel laureates due to her response to Europe’s migrant crisis and the situation in...
Former Greek ministers attacked by members of far-right organisation in Ukraine
A delegation of Greek left-wing politicians, including former ministers under the previous cabinet Nadia Valavani and Kostas Isichos, were attacked… …read more Source:...
Russia sends troops to fight in Syria
Russian lawmakers voted unanimously to let President Vladimir Putin send Russian troops to Syria, paving the way for open Russian intervention in Syria. However, the Kremlin said Russia will only use its air force and not ground troops. Putin had to request parliamentary approval for any use of Russian troops abroad based on Russia’s...
Syria, bilateral relations, Ukraine discussed by Greek and Russian foreign ministers
The war in Syria, bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine and Greek-Russia cooperation were the main issues covered in a… …read more Source:...
Free gas to bikini wearing customers (pics+vid)
A gas station at Kiev, Ukraine decided to promote its business by offering free gas to customers who would come wearing a bikini. Many women took advantage of this opportunity and rushed to the gas station, took off their clothes and filled their car with gas wearing only their bikini. Many men were just standing there admiring the beautiful...
