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"We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 years old," he said in a video posted on TikTok."Greece is among the first countries in the world to adopt such a measure," the prime minister said, adding that he would put pressure on the European Union to follow suit.Mitsotakis said he used social media to make the announcement so he could address teenagers and children directly: "I know that some of you are going to be angry.... Our aim is not to keep you away from technology but to combat addiction to certain applications that harms your innocence and your freedom.""Science is clear: when a child is in front of screens for hours, their brain does not rest," he said.In a letter to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, Mitsotak...

Greece will prohibit social media access for children under 15 starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over anxiety and sleep problems. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU action, pointing to ALCO's poll where 80% of respondents support the ban.The 'Ketamine Queen', convicted in connection with the death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, received a 15-year sentence. Identified as Jasveen Sangha, she admitted to operating a 'stash house' of illegal narcotics in North Hollywood, pleading guilty to five felony drug charges following Perry's demise at 54.Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appeal against his four-year prison sentence faced a divided U.S. appeals court. The case involves novel legal questions about considering acquitted conduct to determine punishments. Arguments were presen...

Through a lens of advanced technology, researchers have finally unmasked the enduring architectural and economic heartbeat of this ancient Greek landscape. A recent archaeological survey by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece (ESAG) has identified a sprawling rural network of over 200 sites covering an impressive period of 6,000 years of continuous human activity in the Eretrian plain region of Evia, Greece. ESAG conducted the survey using state-of-the-art LiDAR technology to penetrate the dense canopy and document a complex rural organisation connecting prehistoric settlements with the medieval churches of the area. More than 30 square kilometres of land were mapped, yielding results such as ancient farms, industrial quarries, and medieval roads that connected different demes (areas...

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The Navy’s initiative to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Navy owned-and-operated unaccompanied housing (UH) has reached 86 percent completion, with the service now available in 827 of 952 total buildings since launching last November. The program, a partnership between Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), continued its expansion with service going live at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, and NSA Souda Bay on April 1. Driven by a focus on improving the quality of life and well-being of Sailors, the Wi-Fi expansion has seen rapid adoption, with 70.5 percent of residents in available buildings registered for the service as of February. A continuous survey of residents shows an 84 percent overa...

Greece is now ranked among the best economies in the Eurozone, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said at an event held ahead of the IMF Spring Meeting, according to a press release from the National Economy and Finance Ministry on Good Friday. She particularly mentioned Greek National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, noting that his election as president of the Eurogroup confirms that Greece’s credibility has been restored and its stronger presence at the core of developments in Europe. While referring to the crisis of the preceding decade and the difficult reforms that were carried out, Georgieva underlined that Greece’s progress is a clear example that political will, commitment and ability to do tough reforms “pays off” and can lead to ...

Alshaya Group announced it acquired the rights to operate Starbucks stores in Greece and Cyprus, taking over as new sole owner and operator from the Marinopoulos family, it said, adding that franchise CEO Yiannis Marinopoulos will return to the family business. The Starbucks chain began operations in Greece and on Cyprus in 2002, and now owns 30 stores in Greece and 18 on Cyprus, employing nearly 500 staff in total. Alshaya Group is among the largest and longest-standing licensed partners of Starbucks globally. It opened the first store in Kuwait in 1999 and currently operates over 2,000 stores in 13 countries, serving over 1 million customers daily. Starbucks President in Alshaya Group Saleh Alshaya and Starbucks EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) President Duncan Moir issued welcomin...

France is intensifying pressure on Greece to supply its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, Ekathimerini reported on April 10.This comes as Athens remains highly reluctant to approve the transfer due to domestic political concerns, financial commitments, and regional security priorities.We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field.DONATE NOWTo overcome Greek resistance, Paris has reportedly proposed a package of lucrative incentives, including the possibility of supplying Athens with advanced Rafale fighter jets at a significantly reduced price. While Greece has already contributed crucial air defense systems to Kyiv, including Crotale missiles and various munitions, it has firmly held the line against transferring combat aircraft without guaranteed fin...

In an atmosphere of reverence and devotion, parishes across Greece are decorating the Epitaphios today, on Great and Holy Friday. Faithful of all ages are gathering at churches, participating in the adornment with flowers and prayer. In every corner of Greece, the Epitaphioi are decorated with care and dedication, reflecting tradition and the living faith, while a solemn and devout atmosphere prevails throughout the country. On the evening of Holy Friday, the procession of the Epitaphios is expected to take place, with the participation of large crowds. Agia Varvara, Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki Church of Saint Philothei, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko Chapel of Saint Lazarus, Vyronas Church of Saints Anargyroi, Ioannina Castle ...