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DEREK GATOPOULOS

DEREK GATOPOULOS

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Europe|Opinion|World

The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal options

The European Union’s top official for migration says member states will have to confront tough policy challenges to cope with the continent’s aging population

The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal options
Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriage

Greece’s center-right government is speeding up its timetable to legalize same-sex marriage despite growing opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church

Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriage
Europe|News|World

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

More than 1,500 protesters have gathered in central Athens to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle

Years before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless campaign for legal recognition

For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it means

Lawmakers have begun a debate on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage that would make Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to do so

Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it means
Europe|News|World

A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister

The sound of a large explosion reverberated around the Ukrainian port of Odesa as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greece’s prime minister ended a tour of the war-ravaged southern city Wednesday

A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister
Election|News|Opinion|World

Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says

Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries’ national elections this year

Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past

Every two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient Olympia

At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
Environment|Europe

Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk

Under pressure to cope with the impact of rising temperatures, Greece's emergency response planners are shifting tactics this summer

Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk
Europe|News|World

Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiative

Old foes Turkey and Greece are set to test a five-month-old friendship initiative when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara

Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiative
Crime|Europe|News

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants

A Greek judge has dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shockwaves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants
Election|Europe|News|Technology

Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many

The top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targeted

Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many
Europe|News|Sports

Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European title

Olympiakos has won Greece’s first European club title by beating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final

Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European title
Europe|News|World

LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rights

Several hundred LGBTQ Ukrainian servicemen and their supporters have marched in central Kyiv to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia

LGBTQ soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rights
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots

Despite war-time restrictions, Ukrainians marked midsummer with festivals that feature frenetic folk dancing, flower decoration and jumping over bonfires

Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots
Europe|News|World

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments

Ukraine’s lead negotiator to join the European Union says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the EU agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
Europe|News|Sports|World

In a Kyiv market, Ukrainians take heart from team's inspiring play at Euro 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid tribute to his country's soccer team as they ended their European Championship run with a 0-0 draw against Belgium

In a Kyiv market, Ukrainians take heart from team's inspiring play at Euro 2024
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia

Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion

Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
Europe|News|Technology|World

From basement to battlefield: Ukrainian startups create low-cost robots to fight Russia

Ukraine hopes to find a strategic edge against Russia in drones built in abandoned warehouses or factory basements

From basement to battlefield: Ukrainian startups create low-cost robots to fight Russia
Business|Europe|Technology|US|World

Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul

Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
Europe|News|Technology|US

Probe clears Greek government agencies in spyware scandal but opposition calls it a cover-up

Officials in Greece say an investigation has cleared the country's security agencies of involvement in an international spyware scandal that triggered U.S. sanctions earlier this year

Environment|Europe|News

A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek port

Authorities say more than 100 tons of dead fish have been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations

A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek port
Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog warns conditions 'very fragile' at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has described the situation at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as “very fragile” following fresh attacks near the site in central Ukraine

UN nuclear watchdog warns conditions 'very fragile' at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant
Europe|News|Political|World

Surprise Ukrainian resignations include the nation's top diplomat

A spate of resignations from the Ukrainian government came with one major surprise: the departure of the highly regarded foreign minster

Surprise Ukrainian resignations include the nation's top diplomat
Europe|News|World

In Ukraine, a city grieves for a family killed in a deadly Russia missile attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered for funeral services in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv for victims of a Russian missile attack that killed seven people, including a mother and her three daughters

In Ukraine, a city grieves for a family killed in a deadly Russia missile attack

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