Section: Greece
Time Magazine: Ten characterizing photos of 2014 (Warning: Viewer discretion is advised)
In a few days, 2014 will be passed. But not the moments that have been captured by a photographer’s lens. From Ukraine, to Ferguson, Gaza to Liberia, Time magazine presented the most important and impressive pictures of the year that’s about to say goodbye. 1. The most famous selfie USA, California, Academy Awards, 2nd of March 2....
UN: At least 3,419 refugees lost their lives on the Mediterranean in 2014
The UN refugee agency on Wednesday warned that the international community was losing its focus on saving lives amid disputes between coastal nations over how to respond to the growing number of people making risky sea journeys in search of asylum or a better life. According to the data released by the UNHCR, Europe is seeing the largest number...
East Europe scrambles for energy after Putin kills South Stream
Eastern European countries dependent on Russian gas are scrambling for alternatives after President Vladimir Putin blindsided them with a decision to scrap a pipeline bypassing Ukraine. The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Pola… … …read more Source:...
2014 a devastating year for children, UNICEF says
According to an announcement released today by UNICEF, the year 2014 has been one of horror, fear and despair for millions of children, as worsening conflicts across the world saw them exposed to extreme violence and its consequences, forcibly recruited and deliberately targeted by warring groups. Yet many crises no longer capture the...
Accident at Ukraine nuclear power plant
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk revealed on Wednesday that an accident has occurred at a nuclear plant in south-east Ukraine. After the announcement, Mr. Yatsenyuk asked the energy minister to hold a press conference in order to inform the public on the current situation and the measures taken by the ministry. According to the...
Ambassador of Ukraine delivers lecture at Peloponnese Uni.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Greece, Volodymyr Shkurov, on Tuesday participated in the General Education Class of the University of Peloponnese… During his visit, the Ambassador delivered a lecture for the students of the Department of Economics of the University on a subject pertaining Ukraine and the strong Greek-Ukrainian relations. …read...
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew: We cannot resign ourselves to a Middle East without Christians
related posts Pope Francis visits Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in TurkeyPope attends historic Divine Liturgy in ConstantinoplePope Francis: Priests should not require money for the celebration of sacramentsPope Francis’ visit to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew concluded on Sunday after he attended a Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal...
Bank of Cyprus posts 76 million euro nine-month profit
Cypriot lender Bank of Cyprus posted a profit of 76 million euros ($95 million) in the first nine months of the year, helped by the disposal of assets in Ukraine, Romania and Serbia. It also said its shares would resume trading in mid December after an 18… … …read more Source:...
