Ioannina Mayor Moises Elisaf, Greece's first Jewish mayor, dies at 68
Ioannina Mayor Moisis Elisaf, Greece's first elected Jewish mayor, died on Friday afternoon from cancer. He was 68 years old.
Ioannina Mayor Moisis Elisaf, Greece's first elected Jewish mayor, died on Friday afternoon from cancer. He was 68 years old.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday spoke of agreements that “change the energy map of Southeast Europe” in joint statements with the President of Bulgaria, Ruben Radev, in Athens after the signing of two memoranda on energy infrastructure with the neighboring country. According to the prime minister, these agreements (which may include the possible construction of an Alexandroupolis-Burgas pipeline) will make the two countries energy providers in the European Union and will contribute to Europe’s energy security.
Unionized public transport workers in Athens, Greece, to strike 10:00-13:30 Feb. 15; significant transport disruptions likely.
Snowfall and low temperatures, with very icy conditions, will continue into Wednesday, according to the latest meteorological data on Tuesday night.
President of the European People's Party (EPP) Manfred Weber said he was in Greece "to take stock of the migration situation in the Mediterranean" during a visit that included meeeting with the premier, ministers, and a tour of facilities for migrants.
The severe weather front that has hit Greece since Sunday affecting mainly the eastern and southern parts of Greece will continue until Wednesday with new snowfall at low altitudes of the eastern areas, Evia and Crete, as well as with rain or sleet in the Aegean, according to the new forecast data of the National Observatory of Athens/Meteo.gr.