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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Attractive for e-commerce in southern Europe

E-commerce markets in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia are rapidly growing, prompting Polish e-shops to consider expansion into these regions due to higher profit margins and lower competition than in Western Europe.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Afghanistan: Fears of Further Escalation After Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Kabul

Pakistani airstrikes have targeted a weapons depot in Kabul's western suburbs, raising fears among residents regarding potential further violence.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

What are the causes of the continuous rains of the last few weeks? The successive weather lows and the role of the jet stream

Recent heavy rainfall in southern and western Europe has led to serious socioeconomic impacts, particularly in Greece, where multiple weather events have resulted in fatalities and widespread flooding.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

The issue is not geopolitical: What Khamenei does not fear, which the US overlooks

The article discusses the stance of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei regarding Western pressure and sanctions, emphasizing his refusal to accept unconditional surrender based on his worldview and identity.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

RenΓ© Trokaz at Vima: "Expansion and deepening of the EU go hand in hand"

The article discusses the aspirations of Western Balkan countries for EU membership and the implications of geopolitical developments on this process.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Myanmar: At least 17 dead in army airstrike on village market in the west of the country

At least 17 people have died following an airstrike by the Myanmar military on a village market in western Myanmar, according to local organizations amidst escalating conflict in the region.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in BalΔ±kesir - Pilot Killed

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey, resulting in the death of its pilot, according to officials and media reports.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

5 in the morning: The new threats from Putin – The findings for OPEKEPE – The fighter Olympiacos

In a recent speech, Putin escalated threats against Ukraine, continuing to refuse to acknowledge a strategic defeat and accusing Western nations of terrorism, which has sparked coordinated rebuttals from Kyiv and its allies.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Putin: Sabotage attempts on the Turkish and Blue Stream pipelines are possible – Our enemies will regret it

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the FSB to enhance protection of energy and transport infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks allegedly supported by Western intelligence agencies.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia Exports More Oil Than Before the War

Russia's oil exports have increased compared to pre-war levels, but its revenues have decreased due to Western sanctions.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

Putin: "The enemy cannot defeat Russia" – Accuses Ukraine of terrorism

President Putin claims that the enemy, referring to Ukraine, cannot defeat Russia and accuses Ukraine of resorting to terrorism with the support of Western intelligence services.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

How Russia builds a network of several "Trojan Horses" for sabotage operations in Europe

Russian spies are reportedly acquiring properties near military and political installations in Western Europe to create a network for coordinated sabotage campaigns.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Erdogan on meeting with Mitsotakis: 'I conveyed our expectations for the Turkish minority'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, highlighting expectations regarding the rights of the Turkish minority in Greece.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

Ukraine 4 years: CIA and MI6 knew but no one believed them

A recent investigation outlines how Western intelligence agencies identified the threat of Russian invasion into Ukraine early on, yet their warnings went largely unheeded.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mexico is 'burning' after the death of the powerful 'narcobaron' – Outbreak of violence from the cartel

Violent clashes erupted in western Mexico following the death of a cartel leader, raising safety concerns across the region.

Feb 22 β€’ 21:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Made in China became gourmet: China feeds the world's rich

China is transforming its image from a mass-producer of cheap goods to a significant player in the premium food market, challenging Western dominance.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kastoria: Fatal traffic accident on the provincial road of Korissos – Germa – 81-year-old dead

An 81-year-old man has died following a traffic accident on the provincial road of Korissos – Germa in Western Macedonia, Greece.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Firefighter injured during fire suppression at a business in Diavata

A firefighter was slightly injured while fighting a fire that broke out at a business in Diavata, western Thessaloniki.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Fire now in a business in Diavata

A fire broke out in a business area in Diavata, western Thessaloniki, prompting a significant response from the fire department.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hegemony Under Pressure: The USA and the Western Hemisphere

The article discusses the recent actions of the Mexican government in response to U.S. pressure regarding oil exports to Cuba and examines the broader implications of U.S. hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 18 β€’ 08:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Stormy winds up to 10 Beaufort – Where it will rain

Severe winds and rain are expected across various regions of Greece, including the Ionian Sea, Crete, and western Macedonia.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Direct threats from Russia regarding 'Western piracy': 'If the situation cannot be resolved peacefully, the navy will act to eliminate it'

Nikolai Patrushev, head of the Russian Maritime Council, has threatened military action to protect Russian vessels from European seizures, labeling this as 'Western piracy.'

Feb 17 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Bad weather: The coastal area of Patras flooded – Villages in a state of emergency

Severe weather has caused extensive damage in Western Greece, particularly in Patras, where flooding has left villages in a state of emergency.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Police on traffic jams in Attica: 'Dynamic and effective' management by the Traffic Police

The Hellenic Police reported that traffic congestion in western Attica was effectively managed during ongoing roadworks on the Attiki Odos.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Small and Medium Enterprises: 20 million euros for strengthening in continental areas of Fair Development Transition

The Greek government is launching a 20 million euro initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises in specific regions undergoing an energy transition.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Greenland: Its western coast experienced the warmest January ever recorded

Greenland's capital, Nuuk, experienced the warmest January on record, surpassing a previous record held for 109 years, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Severe Weather: Roads Cut in Two, Record Rainfall in Corfu

Severe weather has caused extensive damage across western Greece, including record rainfall in Corfu and landslides in Preveza and Ilia.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: African dust with rain and sporadic storms – Slight drop in temperature

Weather conditions today in Greece will include local rains and sporadic storms, particularly in the western regions and the Aegean Sea, accompanied by a slight drop in temperature and increased concentrations of African dust.

Feb 16 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis Establishes an Authoritarian Model of Power

The article discusses how modern western democracies are weakened by the erosion of institutions, with a focus on the authoritarian tendencies in Greece under Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

Feb 15 β€’ 05:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Storms in the West and North – Stormy South Winds – African Dust

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the western and northern regions of Greece until Sunday afternoon.

Feb 15 β€’ 04:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Keir Starmer: Europe as a 'Sleeping Giant' - We Must Reduce Overreliance on the USA

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Europe to lessen its overdependence on the USA for security and hinted at the need to reshape the Western alliance during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe weather warning: Heavy rains and storms from tonight – Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort

Severe rain and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for regions in western and northern Greece through Sunday afternoon.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Politico Poll: Citizens of the West Fear a Third World War

A recent Politico survey reveals growing concerns among Western citizens regarding the potential outbreak of a Third World War in the near future.

Feb 13 β€’ 06:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'Poor Relatives' Who Became Bosses

Poland and other Eastern European countries are transforming from economic underdogs to influential players in Western Europe as they begin acquiring companies in wealthier nations.

Feb 12 β€’ 05:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Canada: Nine Dead in the Massacre – 'We Still Have No Idea About the Motive'

An 18-year-old trans woman reportedly committed a massacre in Tumble Ridge, western Canada, during which she killed her mother and brother, leaving the police baffled regarding the motive.

Feb 11 β€’ 20:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Canada: Shooting at school leaves at least 10 dead, including the perpetrator

At least ten people, including the shooter, have died following a shooting at a school in western Canada, with additional casualties reported nearby.

Feb 11 β€’ 03:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The US won at the Panama Canal – But China has its eyes set on other ports in America

The Panama court's decision to annul the leasing of two canal ports to CK Hutchison is seen as a victory for the US against Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The USA won in the Panama Canal - But China has its eye on other ports in America

The recent legal ruling in Panama to rescind the concession of two canal ports to Hong Kong's CK Hutchison represents a setback for China and a victory for U.S. efforts to limit Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Japan - Portugal - Spain: Why the far right has impressively strengthened in the elections

Elections in the Western world reveal a significant rise in nationalist far-right forces, from Japan to Portugal and Spain.

Feb 9 β€’ 12:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Unstable weather today with rain and temperature drop – When it will rain in Attica

Today is expected to have unstable weather with initial rain in the western and northern regions of Greece, which will gradually extend across the country, according to the National Meteorological Service.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Resettlement Program: Implementation in 8 New Areas in Spring with a Bonus of 10,000 Euros

Greece plans to expand its resettlement program to eight new areas, providing financial incentives and addressing demographic challenges.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Earthquake of 4.8 Magnitude West of Crete

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck off the western coast of Crete at 00:33, as reported by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.

Feb 8 β€’ 05:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Rain, storms and rising temperatures – African dust is coming

Today's weather features increased cloudiness and local rain in western areas, intensifying by evening with sporadic storms, while the rest of the country remains generally clear with rising temperatures and the arrival of African dust, particularly in the southern regions.

Feb 7 β€’ 06:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

At least 14 dead in bus accident in Bolivia, see video

A tragic bus accident near the community of Mocomoco in western Bolivia left at least 14 people dead, with the driver's fate unknown and the cause of the crash still unclear.

Feb 7 β€’ 01:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

At the mercy of bad weather Preveza, Arcadia, and Ilia with landslides and floods

Severe rainfall has hit parts of western and southern Greece, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural land, particularly in Preveza, Arcadia, and Ilia, where landslides, flooding, and temporary water supply interruptions have been reported.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Severe Weather: Man Dead in Komotini – Streets Turned into Rivers in Western Greece

Severe weather has caused significant destruction across Greece, with a confirmed death in Komotini and widespread flooding reported in various regions.

Feb 5 β€’ 17:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Kolyda's warning for strong storms in western and central Attica in the next 2 - 3 hours

Meteorologist Thodoris Kolyda warns that a storm system is moving towards eastern-northeastern areas, likely impacting western and central Attica within the next 2-3 hours.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Emergency alert from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service – Temporary deterioration with rain and thunderstorms

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of a temporary worsening of the weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible localized hailstorms in northwestern Greece starting tonight and spreading to other western regions and northeastern parts tomorrow.

Feb 4 β€’ 10:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Weather: Storms and hail are coming in the next few hours

The National Meteorological Service has issued an urgent weather warning for strong rains, thunderstorms, and possible hail in northwestern Greece this evening and in other western regions tomorrow.

Feb 4 β€’ 09:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Bus caught fire, for the second time in five days

A bus in western Thessaloniki caught fire early Tuesday morning while in motion, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported as passengers were evacuated safely.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:19 UTC

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