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February 2022 ATTICA PRESENTS

Destination Weddings: Live the happiest moment of your life in Attica! Have you made the big decision and it’s time to plan the wedding of your dreams? Are you newlywed and seek the ideal destination for your honeymoon? Do you wish to celebrate a landmark wedding anniversary with a vow renewal and reaffirm your commitment to your partner? Live these important moments of your life in Attica, a place of stunning beauty, elegance and romance! More Weddings & Honeymoon! If you are looking for the place to host the wedding of your dreams, one that you will look back on with a smile, look no further. The magical atmosphere and idyllic beauty of Attica can offer you everything your heart desires!  (...)   More Celebrate Valentine's day in Attica! The most romantic day of the year is the perfect occasion for unique experiences with your partner, in a place that offers countless possibilities and suggestions for memorable days and nights out, as well as surprises… off the beaten track. Whether you like celebrating Valentine’s Day “traditionally” or “alternatively”, the whole region of Attica – the centre of Athens and its suburbs, Piraeus, the coastline and the nearby Saronic islands – awaits you to reveal its… romantic side!   (...)   More 10 Attica destinations for... all-weather getaways Mountain or sea? Winter or summer? Such dilemmas have no place in the discussion when it comes to Attica. Simply because here you will enjoy the perfect harmony between mountain and seaside landscapes, you will find your own favourite destinations for getaways that match your preferences and will immerse yourself into their beauty, all around the year… just outside a European metropolis! And this is something you don’t come across very often. (...) More INTERVIEWS Myrto Kazi: “Attica can compete with the most famous regions in the world" More Dimitris Chronopoulos: “What enchants me in Attica is that almost every corner of the region has something unique to offer...”   More Celia Kritharioti: “The roots of our country are reflected in our creations” More Manos Kitsonas: “Attending a performance under the vast dome of the Planetarium is a unique experience for both young and old.” More

 

THE WHITE HOUSE's latest news: Background Press Call By Senior Administration Officials On U.S. Counterterrorism Operations in Syria

Background Press Call By Senior Administration Officials On U.S. Counterterrorism Operations in Syria
FEBRUARY 03, 2022

Via Teleconference

8:49 A.M. EST

MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us on short notice. Today’s call is going to be on background, attributed to “senior administration officials,” and the contents will be embargoed until the President concludes his remarks later this morning, probably at about 9:45 a.m., but please watch the feed and we will confirm when the embargo has lifted.

Our speakers today are going to be [senior administration official] and [senior administration official]. We’ll turn it over to [senior administration official] and [senior administration official] for some opening comments, and then we’re happy to take your questions.

SENIOR ADMINSTRATION OFFICIAL: Thank you. I will give about a 10-minute opening on what happened last night and then turn it over to [senior administration official].

Operating on the President’s orders, U.S. military forces, last night, successfully targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi, also known as Hajji Abdullah, the leader of ISIS and the successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Hajji Abdullah coordinated the group’s global terror operations to include directing operations that posed a direct threat to the American people and our partners around the world.

He was a driving force behind the genocide of the Yazidi religious minority in northwestern Iraq in 2014 and the enslavement of thousands of young Yazidi girls, using rape as a weapon of war.

He oversaw the network that included ISIS branches around the world, from Africa to Afghanistan.

He was directly overseeing activities of ISIS across Iraq and Syria, which were seeking to reconstitute under his leadership.

The world is a safer place with him gone.

Εθνική Αρχή Διαφάνειας:«Ακεραιότητα στον Ιδιωτικό Τομέα» webinar

 

Διαδικτυακό Σεμινάριο Πρόσκληση Συμμετοχής

Η Εθνική Αρχή Διαφάνειας (Ε.Α.Δ.), διοργανώνει σειρά διαδικτυακών σεμιναρίων (webinars) με θέμα:    «Ακεραιότητα στον Ιδιωτικό Τομέα»   Το τρίτο webinar θα πραγματοποιηθεί     τη Τετάρτη 9.2.2022 και ώρα 12:00   με τίτλο:

ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 9 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 2022 - ΩΡΑ: 12:00‍

‍   Μπορείτε να συμμετέχετε κάνοντας ΕΓΓΡΑΦΗ στον  σύνδεσμο της διπλανής εικόνας:	

	‍Επιπρόσθετα θα γίνει ζωντανή μετάδοση στο κανάλι της ΕΑΔ στο YouTube: https://youtu.be/1E6zbe-qqHE  (Μπορείτε να κάνετε εγγραφή στο κανάλι μας, ώστε να ενημερώνεστε για επικείμενες εκδηλώσεις)‍

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Διαδικτυακή εκδήλωση "Τουρισμός: Μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο αγάπης; Προτιμήσεις τουριστών και υπηρεσίες ξενοδοχείων"

 

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Διαδικτυακή εκδήλωση για τον Τουρισμό από το CITY College Τουρισμός: Μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο αγάπης; Προτιμήσεις τουριστών και υπηρεσίες ξενοδοχείων Δευτέρα, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 | 15:00-18:00

Το Τμήμα Επιστημών Διοίκησης και Οικονομικών του CITY College, University of York Europe Campus διοργανώνει Διαδικτυακή Εκδήλωση με θέμα ‘Τουρισμός: Μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο αγάπης; Προτιμήσεις τουριστών και υπηρεσίες ξενοδοχείων’ η οποία θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Δευτέρα, 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 και ώρα 15:00-18:00. Στόχος της εκδήλωσης είναι εξετάσει τις επιπτώσεις της πανδημίας στις προτιμήσεις των τουριστών, αναφορικά με υπηρεσίες φιλοξενίας και ταξιδιών, σκιαγραφώντας την επόμενη μέρα. Έμπειροι και αναγνωρισμένοι επαγγελματίες του χώρου θα μοιραστούν την τεχνογνωσία τους και τις γνώσεις τους δίνοντας το δικό τους στίγμα και οπτική. Ο Δήμαρχος Θεσσαλονίκης, κ. Κωνσταντίνος Ζέρβας θα ανοίξει την εκδήλωση απευθύνοντας ένα σύντομο χαιρετισμό. Την εκδήλωση θα πλαισιώσουν τέσσερις κεντρικές ομιλίες και τρεις συζητήσεις σε πάνελ με την ακόλουθη θεματολογία: Πάνελ 1 | Ξενοδοχεία & προορισμοί: μαζικό ή προσωποποιημένο δώρο; Πάνελ 2 | Αερομεταφορές και ο ρόλος τους στον τουρισμό Πάνελ 3 | Παρατηρητήριο Τουρισμού: τεχνολογία, big data analysis και ανίχνευση τάσεων στο τουρισμό Οι κεντρικοί ομιλητές που θα δώσουν το δικό τους στίγμα πάνω στο θέμα είναι οι κ.κ. Γεώργιος Δρακόπουλος, Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΤOURISM GENERIS, Δημήτριος Μανίκης, Πρόεδρος ΕΜΕΑ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Δημήτριος Κουμπαράκης, Γενικός Γραμματέας Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Διευθυντών Ξενοδοχείων, Γρηγόριος Τάσιος, Πρόεδρος Πανελλήνιας Ομοσπονδίας Ξενοδόχων & Α’ Αντιπρόεδρος Σ.Ε.Τ.Ε., Ανδρέας Παπαθεοδώρου, Καθηγητής Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και Πρόεδρος Ελληνικής Αεροπορικής Ένωσης και Κύρος Ασφής, Ιδρυτής & Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, ΝΕΑ ΜΕSA. Δείτε το πρόγραμμα της εκδήλωσης και όλους τους ομιλητές που συμμετέχουν. Το συνέδριο απευθύνεται μεταξύ άλλων σε επιχειρηματίες και φοιτητές Τουριστικών Σχολών και Σχολών Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων. Η συμμετοχή είναι ελεύθερη.   Η Διαδικτυακή Εκδήλωση θα ολοκληρωθεί με συζήτηση μεταξύ των ομιλητών (Q&A Session) στην οποία θα ανταλλαχθούν ιδέες, απόψεις και προτάσεις αλλά και θα απαντηθούν ερωτήματα που θα θέσουν οι συμμετέχοντες.

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Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France - Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France
FEBRUARY 02, 2022

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France regarding Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders. The two leaders affirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reviewed our ongoing coordination on both diplomacy and preparations to impose swift and severe economic costs on Russia should it further invade Ukraine. President Biden and President Macron agreed their teams will stay in close touch, including in consultation with NATO Allies and EU partners, on our coordinated and comprehensive approach to managing these issues.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 2, 2022
FEBRUARY 02, 2022


James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

12:35 P.M. EST

MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay, as you know, today marks the second day of Black History Month. The President and Vice President are committed to fighting for equity, opportunity, and dignity for all Black Americans each and every day.

And yesterday, a couple of people asked me what we were doing, so I just wanted to give you a quick overview.

On Monday, the President issued a proclamation calling on the nation to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, honor the legacies and achievements of generations past, reckon with centuries of injustice, and confront those injustices that still fester today.

The President, and Vice President, and First Lady, Second Gentleman, Cabinet officials, and White House staff will host meetings and activities this month centered around the 2022 Black History Month theme: “Black Health and Wellness.” This includes a focus on physical wellness, mental health, environmental justice, economic growth, and spiritual wellness.

White House senior staff will also host important stakeholder discussions on diversity in media, veteran wellness, and increased support for HBCU students.

Last but certainly not least, we will celebrate and acknowledge the invaluable role Black faith leaders have played in communities across the nation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is, of course, just brief overview. Stay tuned for more announcements.

Zeke, with that, why don’t you kick us off?

Q Thanks, Jen. With the announcement this morning that the President authorized the deployment of 3,000 troops to Europe — the President previewed that announcement last week and then ordered it today. Is there something — some new piece of information or intelligence that he saw in the last few days that sort of went from being a notional thing to something that to — to an actual deployment?

MS. PSAKI: I would not read this as a decision made based on any events over the last 48 hours or couple of days. We’ve been in discussion and under discussion with our partners and Allies in the region where these troops are going for several weeks now.

And I would just outline for you — I know some of you may have watched John Kirby’s briefing, but just to give some more specifics: A thousand service members from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment, which is based in Germany, will reposition to Romania in the coming days. Secretary Austin had discussed this possibility and this deployment to Romania last week in his conversation with the Romanian Defense Minister.

Second, we are moving 1,700 service members from Fort Bragg to Poland, and approximately 300 service members from Fort Bragg to Germany. Both of these moves are to supplement existing U.S. force presence in Poland and Germany.

These forces are separate and in addition to the 8,500 personnel in the United States on heightened alert position — posture that we announced last week.

VLADIMIR PUTIN,PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA:Presentation of state awards

The presentation of state awards took place at the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall.
February 2, 2022
14:40
Moscow, Kremlin

Presentation of state awards. Photo: TASS

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, friends.

I am sincerely happy to welcome you all to the Kremlin and to present state awards.

Each of you has your own destiny, your own “life line”. But what all of you have in common is your dedication to working for the good of your native country, society, for the good of our citizens.

Your achievements have opened up new horizons in various fields and continue to do so; they serve Russia’s modern development, make a great contribution to its successful future, and provide an example of dedication, duty, determination and daring to make difficult and often out-of-the-box decisions.

Such an example is especially significant now, when both Russia and the world are going through the trials of the coronavirus pandemic.

True, the situation remains difficult. But life goes on. Our solidarity, mutual assistance, and the positive events that can be seen as encouraging milestones are equally important now. The presentation of state honours is just such an event – an expression of deep gratitude to our worthy fellow citizens.

Nuclear physicist Yevgeny Velikhov, full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, has devoted his long and diverse professional career to genuine service to the Motherland. A renowned scientist, who has headed the famous Kurchatov Institute for many years, he has earned indisputable weight and respect in our society. It is also Mr Velikhov's birthday – he turned 87 today. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the best and congratulate you on this state award.

Yevgeny Krutov, a second-generation test pilot, has rightfully deserved his Hero of the Russian Federation Star. When his fighter jet caught fire, he risked his life to steer it away from residential buildings.

Of course, medical workers became real heroes to us, to the Russian public at large, to society and our people during the pandemic. We began to understand the special significance of the work of doctors, nurses, and paramedics and all those who have dedicated themselves to this noble career.

Leading professionals are present here. Your selfless work and scientific quest help save lives and facilitate the development of healthcare in the interests of our people.

The name of Academician Ivan Dedov is well-known in this country and abroad. An endocrinologist of world renown, he elevated assistance to people with diabetes and other dangerous diseases to an entirely new level. The same is true of our work.

From the first days of the pandemic, Maryana Lysenko, the Head Physician of Moscow City Clinical Hospital No. 52, became an example of complete self-devotion, and she embodies the professional and personal qualities that a medical practitioner should possess.

Andrei Kaprin, a talented organiser and an oncology surgeon, strives to do everything possible and impossible to save human lives. This is his professional and human motto. He is one of the co-authors and co-initiators of a large-scale programme to combat oncological diseases, now being implemented in this country.

The Federal Medical Biological Agency, headed by Veronika Skvortsova, has been working in an extremely difficult and intensive way all this time.

I would like to cordially thank all our medical workers, including those who are receiving awards today, and hundreds of thousands of your colleagues and friends who selflessly serve their profession, society, the country and the people.

Loyalty to our values, which are vividly and broadly reflected in national culture, has always helped us overcome any trials and ordeals. Viktor Zakharchenko and Pyotr Shaboltai have devoted themselves to work in this sphere.

Vitaly Ignatenko has accomplished a lot to strengthen Russia’s cultural space and support our compatriots abroad.

Friends,

A solid basis for improving the quality and standard of living of the people, undoubtedly the basis for everything is the sustainable development of the economy itself, including the work of key industries and backbone companies. They have a great responsibility both for carrying out fundamentally important tasks within the country, for social obligations, and for strengthening Russia’s capacity as a whole, including its export capacity and its position in foreign markets. And today, high awards will be presented to Alexei Miller, CEO of Gazprom, and Nikolai Tokarev, President of Transneft.

In general, I would like to note that the domestic fuel and energy sector shows good dynamics today, making a significant contribution to national economic growth.

Our common progress is, of course, made up of the success of many enterprises, industries, design bureaus, and research centres, of their increased efficiency and competitiveness. Viktor Polyakov’s labour and professional efforts are directed at solving precisely such problems. He is in charge of the development of engines, notably for aviation, including our promising MS-21 airliner.

Dear friends,

I repeat, your achievements evoke a feeling of the sincerest pride and give confidence that the history of Russia's successes and outstanding accomplishments will certainly be continued.

I heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved awards. I wish you good health, of course. And I wish the very best to you and your families.

Thank you.

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Vladimir Putin: My dear friends,

Regarding the Orthodox world, His Grace Illarion said, “We did not create it, and it is not for us to destroy.” Of course. I can say this about the entire Russian world, which is, like our country (strange as it may sound at first, but this is the case) multi-religious and multi-ethnic. The Russian world is so diverse and enormous. We did not create it. Our mission is to strengthen it, develop it and make it attractive for our citizens and for the rest of the world. And we can do this and are doing this owing to people like you, owing to your personal efforts.

Our deepest gratitude to you. All the best. I congratulate you on receiving the state awards.