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Greek prime minister seeks boost in Berlin visit
Although the political significance of Wednesday's scheduled meeting in Berlin between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel is clear, the government on Tuesday sought to play down expectations of any developments as regards Greece's primary surplus targets.
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Merkel Wants a Quick EU-US Trade Agreement
Germany wants the EU to reach a trade agreement with the US as quickly as possible, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters today.
Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Biarritz, Merkel said she would like to see EU-US talks deepened as soon as possible.
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Mitsotakis, Merkel to meet in Berlin on August 29
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis will discuss bilateral relations, and issues relating to economic and European during their official meeting in Berlin next Thursday (August 29), a government spokesman said Friday.
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The Russian Humanoid Robot "Fyodor" Has Been Sent into Space
Russian robot Fyodor or Fedor, officially designated Skybot F-850, has flown into space, international media reported.
The Soyuz capsule brought the humanoid robot into orbit, then headed for the International Space Station.
"He made it to orbit and is en route to the International Space Station," NASA spokesperson Rob Navias said
Merkel: Europe Will Only be Truly United with the Western Balkan Countries
German Chancellor attends the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain.
,,Europe will only be truly united when the Western Balkan countries become part of the European Union (EU).'' This is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, cited by BGNES.
In Bucharest, Ceausescu’s Fountains Dance the Night Away
Photo: BIRN.
As the giant digital clock strikes 9 p.m., bursts of water surge from the fountains, lit up in colour and dancing to the music of Johann Strauss, Pharrell Williams and sprightly Romanian songs.
PM to promote reforms, investments on EU trips
Following a brief break last week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is bracing for a flurry of activity with upcoming visits to Paris and Berlin where he is to promote a series of economic reforms and investment initiatives.
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Will UK Maintain a Close Partnership with the EU after Brexit?
"Germany wants the UK to maintain a close partnership with the EU after Brexit." This was stated by Chancellor Angela Merkel, quoted by Reuters and BTA.
LA Opera to investigate Placido Domingo over accusations
Two music companies canceled appearances by Placido Domingo and the Los Angeles Opera said on Aug. 13 it would launch an investigation in response to an Associated Press story in which numerous women accused the opera legend of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior spanning decades.
Opera’s Domingo accused of sexual assaults
For decades, Placido Domingo, one of the most celebrated and powerful men in opera, has tried to pressure women into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and then sometimes punishing the women professionally when they refused his advances, numerous accusers told The Associated Press.
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