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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Today was the first day in the highly anticipated pre-trial investigation into former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos in connection with the Tempi train disaster of March 2023. Today was the first day in the highly anticipated pre-trial investigation into former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos in connection with the Tempi train disaster of March 2023.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
The researchers have temporarily named it Homo affinis erectus, recognizing similarities with Homo erectus, an early human ancestor that emerged in Africa around 2 million years ago. Researchers in Spain have uncovered what could be the oldest known human face in Western Europe, dating back between 1.1 and 1.4 million years. The fossil, discovered in the Sima del Elefante cave (“Pit of the Elephant”) at the Atapuerca archaeological site, may belong to an unknown member of the human family tree.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Citi forecasts a slight increase in growth from 0.8% in 2024 to 1% this year, with further acceleration slightly above potential in 2026-27. A positive narrative about Europe‘s economic outlook is emerging for the first time in years, acknowledges Citigroup in its latest global economic review. However, the bank remains cautious in the short term, emphasizing that prudence is still necessary despite the improving outlook. According to Citi, four key factors could enhance Europe’s growth prospects.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Chevron has formally expressed interest in the offshore area "South of the Peloponnese" and, as of March 26, also for blocks "South of Crete I" and "South of Crete II."Greece is expediting the process to facilitate the entry of U.S. oil giant Chevron into hydrocarbon exploration within the country, sources reveal. At the same time, a third company has reportedly expressed interest in the Greek offshore blocks.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Greece first experimented with daylight saving time in 1932, implementing it from July 6 to September 1 of that year by setting clocks one hour ahead. Greeks will need to set their clocks forward by one hour at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, effectively shifting to 4:00 a.m., as the country transitions to daylight saving time.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Over 70% of Greece's tax debt is owed by just 9,830 taxpayers, which are mostly large companies. According to figures released by the Greek Parliament’s Budget Office, overdue tax debt has surged another €3.6 billion to a total of €110.6 billion. The increase is due, first, to newly overdue liabilities amounting to €8.6 billion, and second, to debts that were registered later in 2024 and total €2.2 billion.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Rumeysa Ozturk's Arrest has raised concerns over free speech in the U.S. and rule of law. Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University, was detained by U.S. immigration agents outside her Massachusetts home and moved to a Louisiana detention center, despite a federal judge’s order requiring prior notice before any transfer. Ozturk was taken into custody on Tuesday while heading to break her Ramadan fast.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Myanmar has not yet released a statement on the damage. The situation is under development. A strong earthquake has struck central Myanmar on Friday, estimated at 7.7 magnitude by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as reported by Reuters. The earthquake has affected Bangkok as well, with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors. There are no reports out of Myanmar on damage after the quake, and the situation is still developing.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
Following Greece, Italy ranks second with an informal economy comprising 31% of its GDP, while Spain and Portugal both register at 24%. Lithuania, Latvia, and Bulgaria each report a shadow economy size of 20%. A new report by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) highlights the scale of the shadow economy across the European Union, with Greece leading the rankings.
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3 weeks ago | 
tovima.com | Nancy Youssef |Alexander Ward |Michael Gordon
The weather on Friday will be unsettled, with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms expected in various parts of GreeceAccording to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), cloud cover will be temporarily increased, bringing local rain and sporadic thunderstorms across most areas, particularly in the west, north, and the eastern Aegean.
