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Resignation of Greek-American Scientist – A Blow to ‘Brain Gain’

Greek-American scientist Nikos Kyrpides. (Photo: Joint Genome Institute of the U.S. Department of Energy)

ATHENS – The distinguished Greek-American scientist Nikos Kyrpides, biologist, researcher, head of the Prokaryotic Genomics Program at the Joint Genome… Continue reading Resignation of Greek-American Scientist – A Blow to ‘Brain Gain’

Angry Farmers in a Once-Lush Mexican State Target Avocado Orchards That Suck Up Too Much Water

A man shows a pump removed from an unlicensed water intake as his group of residents, farmworkers and small-scale farmers from Villa Madero dismantle illegal water taps in the mountains of Villa Madero, Mexico, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City. (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

VILLA MADERO, Mexico — As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on… Continue reading Angry Farmers in a Once-Lush Mexican State Target Avocado Orchards That Suck Up Too Much Water

‘Sophia the Robot’ Fascinates at ACS Athens on April 23

ACS Athens filled its auditorium when it hosted one of the more than 250 discussions of the platform ‘The Debate Podcast’ on April 23. Photo: TNH/Dean Sirigos

ATHENS – The world-famous humanoid robot Sophia filled the auditorium of the American Community Schools of Athens April 23, fascinating… Continue reading ‘Sophia the Robot’ Fascinates at ACS Athens on April 23

Unveiling Plato’s Resting Place: Insights from Herculaneum’s Bionic Eye

Raphael's "The School of Athens" depicting Plato teaching at his Academy. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)

ATHENS – The exact burial site of Plato has been identified, thanks to research conducted by the Italian Research Foundation,… Continue reading Unveiling Plato’s Resting Place: Insights from Herculaneum’s Bionic Eye

Greek Economy Upgraded: S&P Signals Growth & Reform

Standard & Poor's (Photo by Athens News Agency)

ATHENS – S&P credit rating agency upgraded Greece’s outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’ on Friday, April 19, 2024 while maintaining… Continue reading Greek Economy Upgraded: S&P Signals Growth & Reform

Greek Government Moves to Slash POS Transaction Fees

A "Square" POS system. (Photo:Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash)

ATHENS – The Ministry of National Economy and Finance is pressing ahead with a legislative regulation, which it will submit… Continue reading Greek Government Moves to Slash POS Transaction Fees

Greece’s Wind Energy Revolution Takes Flight in Western Macedonia

PPC Renewables wind turbines in the foreground of a classic Greeke sunset. (Photo: facebook.com/PPC Renewables)

ATHENS – According to the website capital.gr, PPC Renewables announced the completion and commencement of operations for the initial phase… Continue reading Greece’s Wind Energy Revolution Takes Flight in Western Macedonia

Intrakat Group Posts €3M Net Profit, Triples Backlog, and Bolsters Financial Structure

Alexandros Exarhou, CEO of Intrakat Group and Partner of Thrivest Holdings. (Photo: Athens News Agency)

ATHENS – Throughout 2023, Intrakat Group executed its strategic plan with remarkable success, witnessing robust performance across all business segments.… Continue reading Intrakat Group Posts €3M Net Profit, Triples Backlog, and Bolsters Financial Structure

Athens Airport Clinches Top Spot in European Aviation Excellence

The winning Greek delegation showing off Athens International Airport's award won at the 2024 Routes Awards hosted in Aarhus, Denmark on April, 23, 2024. (Photo: Athens News Agency)

ATHENS – Athens International Airport once again secures top honors in Europe for its marketing prowess and market development initiatives,… Continue reading Athens Airport Clinches Top Spot in European Aviation Excellence

Cyprus Can’t Shake Money-Laundering Bugaboo, Now Chided by EU

FILE - People enjoy the sun and the sea in the southern port city of Limassol on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Despite constant efforts to show it’s not a haven for the rich and criminals to hide their cash, Cyprus was… Continue reading Cyprus Can’t Shake Money-Laundering Bugaboo, Now Chided by EU

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