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April 23 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Alamana in 1821, a dramatic and emblematic episode of the early Greek Revolution near Thermopylae, which also saw the tragic end of Athanasios Diakos.
A UN report indicates that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza between October 2023 and the projected end of 2025. This figure averages 47 deaths daily, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on female civilians.
Tensions have escalated in Pyla, a mixed Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot village within Cyprus' UN-controlled buffer zone, following a dispute over livestock inspections. A standoff has ensued, with the UN denying claims of tank deployment.
Turkish occupation forces entered the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, leading to clashes with UN peacekeepers and heightened tensions. The Republic of Cyprus urged de-escalation after Turkish forces brought armored vehicles into the area.
The number of livestock units infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca has increased to 75. This rise occurs amidst an ongoing dispute regarding access to facilities in the Pergamos/Pyla area.
High school students from the 1st Lyceum of Pylaia in Thessaloniki have created a mobile and computer application designed to train young people and adults in developing soft skills.
An anti-war demonstration, organized by student associations from Athens, took place at Propylaea in the city center, followed by a march to Syntagma Square.
Μνημόνιο συνεργασίας υπεγράφη, το απόγευμα της Τρίτης (3/3) στη Λαμία, μεταξύ της Περιφέρειας Στερεάς Ελλάδας και του Thermopylae Forum, ανοίγοντας τον δρόμο για κοινές δράσεις με στόχο την ανάδειξη…
A student's father was arrested in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, after entering a school and threatening the principal on Thursday, February 26.
Students are gathering at Propylaea in Athens for a rally demanding justice for the victims of the Tempi train accident, leading to the closure of the 'University' Metro station.
UN Deputy Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited Pyla amidst recent tensions and met with Cypriot President Christodoulides. The President outlined specific conditions for future Cyprus talks, particularly concerning the buffer zone.
Calm has reportedly returned to the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, with UNFICYP taking control, following an incursion by Turkish Cypriot security personnel that drew strong condemnation from the Cyprus government.
Turkish forces made an unauthorized entry into the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, prompting UN peacekeepers to increase patrols. The situation later de-escalated as Turkish tanks withdrew from the area.
Turkish forces moved tanks into the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, prompting a deployment by British Bases forces and calls for calm from UNFICYP. Reports on the situation's current status are mixed, with some indicating calm while others detail the initial incursion.
The Cypriot government has condemned alleged violations in the Pyla buffer zone, while UNFICYP has increased its patrols in the area. UN peacekeepers also rejected claims made by the northern side regarding the situation.
Long-awaited road construction began on Tuesday morning in Vaišvydava, Lithuania, causing significant traffic restrictions on Didžioji Street and leading to huge traffic jams during the evening rush hour on Marijampolė highway.
Construction of the Thessaloniki Flyover is progressing, with recent work including the demolition of a tunnel in Pylaia.
The evacuation order for the Akrotiri municipal district will remain in force until Friday, March 6, when authorities will reassess the situation, the Ministry of Interior said.
Traffic regulations are in effect in central Athens due to a rally by student associations and pupils outside the Propylaea, marking three years since a specific event.
Four individuals have officially put forward their candidacies to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, aiming to succeed Antonio Guterres. The selection process for the global body's top leadership position is now underway.
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The United Nations Security Council has received a briefing on the latest situation and developments concerning the buffer zone village of Pyla in Cyprus.
Tensions have escalated in the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, prompting the UN to increase its presence in the area. The dispute, which reportedly began over veterinary issues, has evolved into a sovereignty standoff.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rebuffed statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who criticized Greece's cooperation with Israel and warned it could lead to conflict. Greece asserted it does not accept directives or owe explanations for its foreign policy.
Long-awaited reconstruction work on Didžioji and Piliuonos streets in Vaišvydava, Kaunas, Lithuania, began today, April 7th, with a budget of €4.4 million, leading to detours for drivers.
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A 41-year-old man caused a disturbance at an elementary school in Pylaia, Thessaloniki, by shouting and threatening the school director, disrupting its normal operation.
Students, student organizations, and professors gathered at Propylaea in Athens to hold a rally and march, commemorating the three-year anniversary of the fatal railway accident in Tempi.