News archive of November 2017

Google, Facebook and Twitter will Testified on Russian Intervention in US Elections

Representatives of the technological giants Facebook, Twitter, and Google have appeared before the US Congress to testify to the distribution of untrue or misleading information paid by Russia on their platforms during the US presidential election last year, DPA and Associated Press reported.

NASA has Found 20 New Potentially Habitable Exoplanets

NASA scientists have discovered more than 20 planets beyond the solar system with Kepler telescope data, which could have life, according to Independent.

The discovery shows that the potentially inhabited worlds are more than we originally thought.

Bailout exit scenario on the table

Greek and European officials are in the process of negotiating a bailout program exit next year for Greece that would involve new reforms in exchange for debt relief, according to European sources.

Taxi bill raises questions

A Transport Ministry bill aimed at regulating the taxi sector following the emergence of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Beat is raising concerns over the true intentions of the country's leftist-led government. 

City Life | Athens | To January 14

The NEON cultural organization has invited visual artist Kostis Velonis to create an in-situ installation that sheds light on the story of a neoclassical building in downtown Athens.

Man arrested in possession of original Dayton Agreement

Zeljko Kuntos, who was arrested on Tuesday in possession of the original Dayton Agreement, was offering this document for sale for about 50,000 euros.

Kuntos was hiding the original, in English, in his home in Pale, and he offered it for sale for the purpose of acquiring unlawful material gain, reports said on Wednesday.

No War Crimes Evidence Against Kosovo Serb Minister

The Kosovo Special Prosecution announced that there is no evidence to support allegations that Serb minister Nenad Rikalo tortured ethnic Albanians during the war.

Prosecution lawyer attacked by Golden Dawn supporters

A prosecution lawyer in the ongoing trial against Golden Dawn, as well as another woman, were attacked by supporters of the neo-Nazi party on Alexandras Avenue in Athens on Wednesday.

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