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Vangelis, the Greek 'Chariots of Fire' composer, dies at 79

The Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died

The Independent UK

Vangelis, ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79

The signature piece from his Academy Award-winning score is one of the hardest-to-forget movie tunes worldwide — and has also served as the musical background to endless slow-motion parodies.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain

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Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history

WASHINGTON — The leader of Greece on Tuesday implored Congress to take seriously internal democratic erosion in the United States, which he said was critical to confront if Washington is to maintain its global leadership role.

Tribune News Service

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 17)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU

Capitol Lens | Greek chic - Roll Call

Today's Capitol Lens sees Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis greeting Vice President Kamala Harris in the House chamber on Tuesday.

Roll Call

Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history - Roll Call

Greece's prime minister, citing his country's history, warned Congress about the erosion of democracy in the United States.

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Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia invasion

President Joe Biden is thanking Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Asylum seeker father faces 10 years in Greek jail for son’s death

A 26-year-old Afghan man is charged with endangering his child’s life by taking him on a dinghy that capsized.

Al Jazeera

Greek parliament approves defence pact change on eve of PM's visit to U.S.

Greece's parliament approved the renewal and amendment of a defence cooperation agreement with the United States on Thursday, days before Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Washington.

Reuters

Ukraine war speeds Greece’s transition to EU energy gateway

As Europe attempts to abandon Russian energy, Greece is becoming a gateway for LNG because it is surrounded by sea.

Al Jazeera

Greece, UAE Agree Joint Investments in Energy, Other Sectors

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to jointly fund investments worth 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the Mediterranean country and explore further cooperation in the energy sector, the Greek prime minister's office said on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Rejects Greek Accusations of Illegal Overflights

Turkey on Thursday rejected accusations that its warplanes conducted unauthorized military flights over Greek islands, pointing the finger at fellow NATO-member Greece instead. A Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said accusations made by Greece "do not reflect the truth" and insisted that it was Greece’s air force that carried out "provocative…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Queen asked to return ‘stolen’ 2,000-year-old ruins dubbed ‘Libya’s Elgin Marbles’

The Crown Estate is reportedly facing the threat of a legal challenge from Libya as it seeks the return of 2,000-year-old columns.

Evening Standard

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Greek PM Mitsotakis to visit White House in May

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the White House on May 16 to meet U.S. President Joe Biden, with the two leaders expected to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greece to Speed up Gas Exploration to Help Replace Russian Gas, Says PM

Greece will speed up gas exploration projects in concert with private investors, its prime minister said on Tuesday, as it cuts its reliance on Russian energy and looks to become an energy hub in Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and fears over gas supply in Europe have exacerbated a jump…

Reuters

Greek PM warns of populism if Europe fails to tackle energy crisis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Europe on Thursday to quickly find a way to address soaring gas and power prices, which have dented household income, or risk seeing the "forces of populism" reappear on the continent.

The Guardian - UK

British Museum facing legal action over Parthenon marbles 3D scan refusal

Institute for Digital Archaeology says it intends to serve injunction against museum imminently

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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to address Greek parliament on April 7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address Greece's parliament on April 7, parliament officials said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Greece: Independence Day parade held with spectators allowed

Thousands of people have lined the streets in central Athens as fighter jets flew overhead and tanks rolled down the street outside Parliament during Greece’s independence day parade, the first to be open to spectators in two years as coronavirus restrictions ease

The Independent UK

Greek prime minister COVID-positive day after Istanbul visit

Greece’s prime minister says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating at home, a day after meeting in Istanbul with Turkey’s President Recep Tayip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, considered the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians

Reuters

Greek PM tells Zelenskiy EU sanctions will help pressure Russia

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday the full implementation of sanctions by European Union countries would help put pressure on Russia to stop attacks.

Reuters

Greek PM Mitsotakis tests positive for COVID-19

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a video message on Instagram on Monday.

Reuters

Turkey, Greece agree to improve ties amid Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed in talks on Sunday to improve ties, despite the long-running disagreements between the two NATO members, Ankara said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greek PM in Istanbul to Hold Talks with Erdogan

Greece’s prime minister kicked off his visit to Istanbul Sunday by attending a service for Orthodox Christians at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Turkey to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare meeting between the neighbors who have been at…

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