Νέα ανακάλυψη στην Κρήτη μπορεί να είναι ο θρυλικός λαβύρινθος του Μινώταυρου

https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-807201

Living Greek mythology: New discovery in Crete may be legendary Minotaur labyrinth
A 4,000-year-old circular structure resembling Minoan tomb architecture was unearthed near Kastelli, Crete, suggesting it could be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos.

By EYAL GREEN

JUNE 22, 2024 01:43

While working on a new airport, a 4,000-year-old structure was discovered in Crete, and may have been the legendary labyrinth built for Minoan King Minos, LiveScience reported last week.

Atop a hill near the town of Kastelli - and approximately 51 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, Crete’s capital city – the ancient structure features a unique architectural design, commonly attributed to the Minoan civilization, and is believed to have been constructed around 2000-1700 B.C.

The structure, measuring 48 meters in diameter, features two main sections: a central circular building and an outer area formed by walls and created by a pattern similar to the spokes of a wheel. The building consists of eight stone rings intersected by small walls, creating a labyrinthine layout.

The recently discovered circular building near Kastelli, according to the Greek Culture Ministry’s statement, appears to have functioned as a site for community-wide ritual feasts rather than a residential complex. This theory was made when bones of numerous animals, among other artifacts, were found in the area, suggesting ceremonies involving food, wine, and various offerings.

Unlike the traditional square or rectangular layout of Minoan palaces like Knossos, the Kastelli structure's circular design aligns more closely with that of Minoan tombs, marking it as a unique architectural find. Its specific dimensions and exact height remain undetermined as archaeological investigations are still underway.



Ζωντανή ελληνική μυθολογία: Νέα ανακάλυψη στην Κρήτη μπορεί να είναι ο θρυλικός λαβύρινθος του Μινώταυρου
Μια κυκλική κατασκευή 4.000 ετών που μοιάζει με μινωική ταφική αρχιτεκτονική ανακαλύφθηκε κοντά στο Καστέλι της Κρήτης, υποδηλώνοντας ότι θα μπορούσε να είναι ο θρυλικός λαβύρινθος του βασιλιά Μίνωα.

Από την EYAL GREEN

22 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2024 01:43

Ενημερώθηκε: 22 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2024

https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-807201

Μωσαϊκό Λαβύρινθου με απεικόνιση του Θησέα να πολεμά τον Μινωικό Μινώταυρο.(πίστωση φωτογραφίας: Wikimedia Commons)

10 Best Places to Visit in Crete in June 2024

By JUSTIN ALEXANDER

 Crete is the largest and most populous island in Greece, with a rich history and culture dating back thousands of years. The island is home to a diverse landscape, from stunning beaches and turquoise waters to rugged mountains and lush valleys. With its warm climate and sunny skies, Crete is an ideal destination for a summer getaway. If you’re planning a trip to Crete in June 2024, here are 10 of the best places to visit:

1. Chania

Chania is a beautiful city located on the northwest coast of Crete. The city is known for its picturesque Venetian harbor, charming old town, and lively nightlife. Spend your days exploring the narrow streets of the old town, visiting the Venetian fortifications, and relaxing in one of the many cafes and restaurants that line the harbor. Chania is also a great base for exploring the surrounding area, including the Samaria Gorge and the White Mountains.

2. Rethymno....

read more: https://wyandottedaily.com/10-best-places-to-visit-in-crete-in-june-2024/

The Greek seaside village with hardly any tourists that has the country's 'best' beach

  https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/greek-seaside-village-hardly-any-9322263

The picturesque village is home to some beautiful beaches, and yet remains a hidden gem with hardly any tourists

NEWS
By Jayke BrophySenior Engagement 

Producer
Oli Smith11:35, 4 JUN 2024


Hora Sfakion, a quaint village on the Greek island of Crete, is known for its tranquillity and lack of tourist crowds compared to other beach destinations in Greece. This peaceful coastal village, located in the southwest of Crete, offers an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle.

With a population of approximately 475, it boasts a harbourfront lined with tavernas, two mini-markets, a butcher, and a bakery to cater to all your food needs. Visitors to the village range from beach-goers staying in other towns on Crete, to adventurous hikers and independent travellers seeking an authentic experience...

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https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/greek-seaside-village-hardly-any-9322263

11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete

https://greekreporter.com/2024/06/04/amazing-greek-cave-art-found-to-be-over-11000-years-old/

11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete

ByTasos Kokkinidis
June 4, 2024

The long extinct dwarf deer was depicted in the cave drawings. Public Domain

The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed to be at least 11,000 years old.

Dating back to the last Ice Age, the artwork was found in Asphendou Cave located near the village of Asphendou in the province of Sfakia.

The cave is a very small rock shelter without much depth that barely fits two people and is located on a hillside at the beginning of the canyon Asphendou. A visit to the cave requires meeting the man at the village who holds the key to the door since the cave is locked...

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https://greekreporter.com/2024/06/04/amazing-greek-cave-art-found-to-be-over-11000-years-old/

Συνέντευξη Πρωθυπυργού Kυριάκου Μητσοτάκη στο Bloomberg..

https://hellasjournal.com/2024/06/i-nd-parameni-kiriarchi-politiki-dinami-apofevgontas-tin-itta-stis-evroekloges-sinentefxi-mitsotaki-sto-bloomberg/

Στη συνέντευξή του στην τηλεόραση του Bloomberg ο πρωθυπουργός, Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης μιλώντας για το αποτέλεσμα των ευρωεκλογών τόνισε ότι η ΝΔ παραμένει πρώτη δύναμη με ποσοστό που είναι υψηλότερο από το άθροισμα των ποσοστών των δύο επόμενων κομμάτων ΣΥΡΙΖΑ-ΠΑΣΟΚ.

Αναγνώρισε πως υπήρξε κούραση, λόγω και των εθνικών εκλογών της προηγούμενης χρονιάς, αλλά και ψήφος διαμαρτυρίας για θέματα όπως η ακρίβεια....

Archdiocese of Australia paid tribute to heroes of Battle of Crete in Sydney

https://orthodoxtimes.com/archdiocese-of-australia-paid-tribute-to-heroes-of-battle-of-crete-in-sydney/

Archdiocese of Australia paid tribute to heroes of Battle of Crete in Sydney

"...The Greek Community of New South Wales and the Australian State paid tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Crete during a solemn memorial event held on Saturday, May 18, at the Cenotaph of Martin Place in the heart of Sydney. As part of the event, Archbishop Makarios of Australia conducted a moving memorial service, which was followed by the solemn laying of wreaths.The Greek Community of New South Wales and the Australian State paid tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Crete during a solemn memorial event held on Saturday, May 18, at the Cenotaph of Martin Place in the heart of Sydney. As part of the event, Archbishop Makarios of Australia conducted a moving memorial service, which was followed by the solemn laying of wreaths.The Greek Community of New South Wales and the Australian State paid tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Crete during a solemn memorial event held on Saturday, May 18, at the Cenotaph of Martin Place in the heart of Sydney. As part of the event, Archbishop Makarios of Australia conducted a moving memorial service, which was followed by the solemn laying of wreaths..."

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https://orthodoxtimes.com/archdiocese-of-australia-paid-tribute-to-heroes-of-battle-of-crete-in-sydney/

9 Best Things to Do in Crete in May 2024

 https://wyandottedaily.com/9-best-things-to-do-in-crete-in-may-2024

By WYANDOTTEDAILY, JUSTIN ALEXANDER

"...

Crete, the largest island in Greece, offers a captivating blend of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. With its sun-drenched beaches, rugged mountains, and charming villages, Crete is an idyllic destination for travelers seeking adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. As the weather warms in May, the island awakens from its winter slumber, offering an abundance of exciting experiences for visitors.

Whether you’re an avid hiker, a history buff, or simply seeking a tranquil escape, Crete has something to offer everyone. From exploring ancient ruins and hiking scenic trails to indulging in local cuisine and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, here are the 9 Best Things to Do in Crete in May 2024:
1. Explore the Palace of Knossos...."

https://wyandottedaily.com/9-best-things-to-do-in-crete-in-may-2024/

Dakos: The Specialty From Crete is World’s Best Salad

 https://greekreporter.com/2024/05/07/dakos-a-deceptively-simple-but-truly-addictive-cretan-speciality/

Dakos: The Specialty From Crete is World’s Best Salad
ByTasos Kokkinidis

May 7, 2024

A trademark of Cretan cuisine, dakos, topped the list of the world’s best salads according to ratings compiled by TasteAtlas recently.

Dakos has many variations but only one secret: the superior-quality ingredients of the Cretan land.

It consists of a slice of soaked dried bread or barley rusk, juicy tomatoes, xinomizithra (a creamy sheep or goat’s milk cheese), barley rusks, olives, and of course extra virgin..."

https://greekreporter.com/2024/05/07/dakos-a-deceptively-simple-but-truly-addictive-cretan-speciality/

Australia honours the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete

 https://neoskosmos.com/en/2024/05/15/news/community/australia-honours-the-83rd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-crete/

The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand has announced the program of events for the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign, which will take place in May and June throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The Diaspora acknowledges the resilience and benevolence of the Cretan people, who not only displayed unwavering bravery in defending their island but also demonstrated extraordinary self-sacrifice and unwavering support in safeguarding and accompanying the Allied forces.

Vice Admiral Christos Sasiakos HN.

The Hellenic Ministry of Defence is once again honouring the sacrifice of the Anzacs in 1941 and the continuing intergenerational friendship between Greece and Australia by sending a high-ranking delegation to Australia for the commemorations. The delegation will be led by Vice Admiral Christos Sasiakos, Deputy Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and will be..."

https://neoskosmos.com/en/2024/05/15/news/community/australia-honours-the-83rd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-crete/

Get to Know the Wines of Crete with These 4 Bottles

 https://www.saveur.com/culture/modern-wines-of-crete/

SHANA CLARKE

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By SHANA CLARKE

"Published on May 15, 2024

Viticulture has thrived on Crete for thousands of years, but for most of the 20th century, mass production dominated the wine industry on Greece’s largest island. Phylloxera didn’t hit there until the late 1970s—almost a century after it ravaged continental European vineyards—and the blight served as a much-needed reset. In the 1980s and ’90s, high-yielding grapes like vilana were planted. Then, in the late ’90s, a new generation of Cretan winemakers who had studied abroad started to return home, armed with deeper winemaking and farming know-how and a curiosity about the indigenous varieties in their own backyards. Now, those producers’ efforts are bearing fruit as they see their bottles grow both in age and in international popularity.

The new guard has resuscitated Crete’s native grapes, replanting surviving and abandoned vines on hardy American rootstock, and focusing on 11 of the most successful varieties that are now at the core of Crete’s wine scene. Vidiano, a high-acid grape with notes of white pepper and a refreshing salinity, is rapidly becoming the island’s signature white. Liatiko, a high-tannin, light-bodied wine, is Crete’s answer to nebbiolo. And winemakers in Chania, on the western end of the island, turn red romeiko grapes—a type not common elsewhere—into still, sparkling, and sweet bottlings..."

https://www.saveur.com/culture/modern-wines-of-crete/

https://greekherald.com.au/:Delving into the Battle of Crete with the Athens War Museum

 https://greekherald.com.au/culture/history/delving-into-the-battle-of-crete-with-the-athens-war-museum/

17 / 05 / 2024·

Kathy Karageorgiou

"...

The Greek island of Crete is renowned for its beauty and ruggedness. Its people’s hospitality and food are also alluring – something which I fondly remember having grown up in an Australian neighbourhood amongst quite a few families from Crete. In all those years though, I never once heard about the Battle of Crete. My only ‘battle’ with Crete was trying to secure a second or third delicious kalitsounaki that Theia Zaharoula, our neighbour, made.

On a Greek group tour to Crete with my family decades ago, we were led to interesting sites like the Samaria Gorge and Ancient Knossos. One of our sons, then aged six, was so impressed with the island that he vowed, “I will live here in Crete one day.” And he did so, going on to study at two Cretan universities in Chania and then Heraklion.

I would often visit him and other parts of the island, meeting locals but again, never once did I hear any mention of the Battle of Crete. My husband had alluded to something about Australians and Cretans having a bond due to WWII. In hindsight, I feel rather sheepish that I didn’t bother to look into the Battle of Crete then, so now I’m making up for lost time…"

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https://greekherald.com.au/culture/history/delving-into-the-battle-of-crete-with-the-athens-war-museum/

REUTERS:Greece conducts quake drill on tourist island of Crete

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-conducts-quake-drill-tourist-island-crete-2024-04-23/

"...CRETE, Greece, April 23 (Reuters) -

 "Exercise, exercise, exercise", read an emergency text message which alerted people on the island of Crete of a mock earthquake measuring 7.2 off the city of Heraklion.
Tourists rushed to evacuate the hotel, while workers in vests offered first aid to an injured woman in a tent as part of a quake drill dubbed "Minoas" after the mythical Cretan Bronze Age king...."

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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-conducts-quake-drill-tourist-island-crete-2024-04-23/

ΤΗΕ ΝΕW YORK TIMES:"Athens Turns Orange Under a Saharan Dust Cloud'

 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/athens-orange-sky-sahara-dust-storm.html

"..

The skies above Athens turned orange on Tuesday as clouds of dust from the Sahara blew north, casting an eerie glow over the Greek capital’s landmarks.

The phenomenon isn’t new — sandstorms from North Africa have shrouded Britain, Greece and Spain in the past — but the event led to remarkable scenes around the Acropolis and in other parts of Athens.

That’s because the dust cloud was more concentrated than those that have hit Greece in previous episodes, according to Kostas Lagouvardos, research director at the National Observatory of Athens.

“It’s the worst such case in years,” he said.

While the dust had dissipated on Wednesday, the Greek Health Ministry urged people to avoid exercising outdoors and to keep their doors and windows shut...."

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/athens-orange-sky-sahara-dust-storm.html

aljazeera:Athens turns orange under North Africa’s Sahara dust clouds

 https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/24/athens-turns-orange-under-north-african-dust-clouds

"..24 Apr 2024

Athens turned orange as winds deposited sand from North Africa on the Greek capital.

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea engulfed the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks.

Strong winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the capital a Martian-like filter amid the last hours of daylight.

The skies were predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, with temperatures dipping.

On Tuesday, the daily high in parts of the southern island of Crete topped 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), more than 20C (36F) higher than temperatures registered across northern Greece.

The winds over recent days have also fanned unseasonal wildfires in the south..."

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/24/athens-turns-orange-under-north-african-dust-clouds

BLOOMBERG:"Greece Is Ready for Potential Russian Gas Cutoff, Mitsotakis Says"

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-21/greece-is-ready-for-potential-russian-gas-cutoff-premier-says


Greece Is Ready for Potential Russian Gas Cutoff, Mitsotakis SaysMitsotakis said cutoff threat is a ‘million-dollar question’
That could endanger exports, challenge the economy, he says

By Courtney McBride
21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2022

The threat that Russia will completely halt its supply of natural gas to Europe is the “million-dollar question” heading into winter, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Europe is paying a heavy price through spiking energy costs, but countries remain committed to reducing their dependency on Russian gas, Mitsotakis said in an interview with Bloomberg News in New York. He said Athens will continue to support moves for a c....

read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-21/greece-is-ready-for-potential-russian-gas-cutoff-premier-says?leadSource=uverify%20wall

Financial Times: H Ελλάδα ένα από τα επτά οικονομικά θαύματα σε έναν ανήσυχο κόσμο

https://hellasjournal.com/2022/09/financial-times-h-ellada-ena-apo-ta-epta-ikonomika-thavmata-se-enan-anisicho-kosmo/

"...«Ορισμένες χώρες ξεχωρίζουν ως ελπιδοφόρες εξαιρέσεις στην απαισιοδοξία που επικρατεί» σημειώνουν οι Financial Times σε άρθρο τους που δημοσιεύτηκε σήμερα Δευτέρα με τίτλο «Τα επτά οικονομικά θαύματα ενός ανήσυχου κόσμου», με το ένα από αυτά να είναι ελληνικό.

Ο Ruchir Sharma, Πρόεδρος του Rochefeller International, σε άρθρο του που δημοσιεύεται στην εφημερίδα υποστηρίζει ότι «σε ζοφερές περιόδους όπως η τωρινή, όταν οι σχολιαστές δεν βλέπουν τίποτα παρά μόνο προβλήματα στις περισσότερες χώρες, αξίζει να επισημανθούν οι λίγες που αψηφούν την επικρατούσα απαισιοδοξία»....

Αναγνώσατε πατώντας εδώ:

https://hellasjournal.com/2022/09/financial-times-h-ellada-ena-apo-ta-epta-ikonomika-thavmata-se-enan-anisicho-kosmo/

"I classici greci e la scienza ci aiutano a ritrovare fiducia"..di Cristina Dell'Acqua

https://www.corriere.it/editoriali/22_agosto_05/i-classici-greci-scienzaci-aiutano-ritrovare-fiducia-054d9b02-14e9-11ed-ba37-430604c4cd74.shtml


I classici greci e la scienza ci aiutano a ritrovare fiducia
di Cristina Dell’Acqua

La crisi ci spinge a distinguere tra superfluo e necessario, a esercitare uno stile di vita più sobrio


Illustrazione di Doriano Solinas


Una mattina di una estate rovente ci ha portato un regalo di Natale ancora incartato, le immagini spettacolari del telescopio spaziale Webb lanciato appunto il 25 dicembre 2021. È stata l’alba di una nuova era per l’astronomia, è stata l’alba del racconto di una storia dell’Universo sino ad ora rimasta nascosta ai nostri occhi.


Un mistero che nel tempo ci tiene legati a doppio filo a una domanda fondamentale, come sia stato possibile arrivare a un Cosmo, ordinato già nel nome (in greco cosméo significa proprio mettere in ordine) partendo da un disordine primordiale.




I Greci avevano affrontato il tema con la profondità mitologica che li caratterizza: all’origine del mondo era il Caos, un vuoto indifferenziato, senza né fondo né ordine, aperto a ogni possibilità. Il buio prima della luce.


Il nostro Cosmo nasce da una esplosione caotica di luce. Da lì nacquero Gea, la Terra, il Tartaro, buio e silenzioso dove si trova la reggia del signore dei morti, ed Eros, l’amore che genera e la Notte. Dalla Notte nacquero i suoi contrari, l’Aria luminosa e il Giorno, e dalla Terra si formarono il Cielo stellato, i Monti e il Mare, e li ha concepiti dalla sua forza interiore, dando alla luce le forze che custodiva in sé.


E così via di seguito con il racconto delle generazioni celesti che appartengono a un mondo arcaico e lontano, dal quale l’umanità risulta ancora assente, un mondo che Esiodo (700 a.C.) ha riordinato per noi nella sua Teogonia, descrivendoci le forze che operano nell’Universo, entità naturali e insieme divine. Una caratteristica molto affascinante e che colpisce della mentalità greca è la capacità di vedere la presenza del sacro nei fenomeni naturali, e in quanto sacri averne rispetto.


Allora adesso viene da chiederci quale posto occupiamo in questa sacralità noi esseri umani. Piccolissimi davanti a un mistero di polveri e gas primordiali che dal 12 luglio 2022, data storica, grazie a James Webb, al suo team e al loro telescopio, hanno un volto, l’immagine più profonda mai scattata dell’Universo.


Ancora una volta Esiodo (in questo caso in un’altra sua opera, Le opere e i giorni) ci racconta le sue riflessioni sull’esistenza umana e lo fa attraverso il racconto del mito delle cinque età, un mito molto suggestivo presente anche nella cultura orientale: la nostra esistenza, a differenza di quella divina che è passata dal Caos all’Ordine, sembra essere destinata a un processo inverso. Attraverso un ciclico alternarsi di fasi in cui noi uomini facciamo scempio delle conquiste e dei sacrifici di chi ci ha preceduto, siamo destinati a deteriorarci in un andamento che passa dalla leggendaria età dell’oro a quella dell’argento e poi del bronzo e del ferro (con una parentesi nell’età degli eroi).


La qualità della nostra vita sul pianeta si svilisce di generazione in generazione come fosse un metallo che da oro diventa ferro, da serena, in armonia con natura e priva di preoccupazioni diventa fonte di ingiustizia, prepotenza, diseguaglianze, avidità, guerra e povertà.


La temuta povertà che terrorizza Esiodo come terrorizza noi, alle soglie di un autunno caldo di razionamenti che hanno il sapore della povertà idrica ed energetica (oltre a quella educativa con cui conviviamo da troppo tempo).


Ma a ben guardare la parola povertà, in greco penia, implica certamente....

https://www.corriere.it/editoriali/22_agosto_05/i-classici-greci-scienzaci-aiutano-ritrovare-fiducia-054d9b02-14e9-11ed-ba37-430604c4cd74.shtml

Γερμανοί αξιωματούχοι λένε ότι το εμβόλιο AstraZeneca δεν πρέπει να χορηγείται σε άτομα άνω των 65 ετών

Γερμανοί αξιωματούχοι λένε ότι το εμβόλιο AstraZeneca δεν πρέπει να χορηγείται σε άτομα άνω των 65 ετών, αναφέροντας την έλλειψη δεδομένων

Από τους Claudia Otto, Laura Smith-Spark και Nadine Schmidt, CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/28/europe/germany-astrazeneca-vaccine-coronavirus-grm-intl/index.html

Berlin (CNN)Germany's vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute between the European Union and the drugmaker over delayed supplies.

The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country's main public health authority, found there is insufficient data on the effectiveness of the vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, for this age group, according to a statement from the interior ministry on Thursday.

"Due to the small number of study participants in the age group ≥65 years, no conclusion can be made regarding efficacy and safety in the elderly. This vaccine is therefore currently recommended by STIKO only for persons aged 18-64 years," the panel said in its recommendation.

Responding to the announcement, an AstraZeneca spokesperson said "latest analyses of clinical trial data for the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine support efficacy in the over 65 years age group." The drugmaker is awaiting a regulatory decision by the European Union medicines regulator, the spokesperson added.

Thursday's announcement by the German Interior Ministry came amid an ongoing dispute between the European Union and AstraZeneca over delays to the delivery of its coronavirus vaccine to the bloc.

AstraZeneca has said it can't deliver as many doses as the EU expected, citing production challenges. But the European Commission, which ordered the vaccine on behalf of EU member states, says this is unacceptable, and the drugmaker must find a way to increase supply.....

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/28/europe/germany-astrazeneca-vaccine-coronavirus-grm-intl/index.html

"FORBES" wrote ....."The War For Digital Nomads Heats Up As Greece Passes New Tax Law"

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The War For Digital Nomads Heats Up As Greece Passes New Tax Law

Ollie WilliamsSenior Contributor

Wealth Management

How European billionaires spend their time and money.

Greece's prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, wants more digital nomads to settle in the country.

 XINHUA NEWS AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES

On Wednesday (2 December) Greece's parliament passed a new law allowing digital nomads to half their income tax. This makes Greece the latest European country to try and woo the new work-from-home workforce, and puts southern Europe against the North in a new talent race......."https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverwilliams1/2020/12/03/the-war-for-digital-nomads-heats-up-as-greece-passes-new-tax-law/?sh=12c386fc4dcf

"On Wednesday (2 December) Greece's parliament passed a new law allowing digital nomads to half their income tax. This makes Greece the latest European country to try and woo the new work-from-home workforce, and puts southern Europe against the North in a new talent race.

"If you can work from anywhere, why not work from Greece?" asks a promotional document seen by Greece's parliament this week. Amid dreamy images of whitewashed farmhouses and deep-blue seascapes, it sets out a new law that allows newly settled foreigners to pay half their income tax over the next seven years.

From January 2021, the scheme will be open to both employed and self-employed workers as long as they have not previously been a tax resident of Greece, or replace an existing job in the country...."..

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PBS ΝΕWS HOUR:Can’t crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes

 "....So, how does the seemingly indestructible insect do it? The species — aptly named diabolical ironclad beetle — owes its might to an unusual armor that is layered and pieced together like a jigsaw, according to the study by Zavattieri and his colleagues published in Nature on Wednesday. And its design, they say, could help inspire more durable structures and vehicles....."

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