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For the first time, two Greek researchers from the Technical University of Crete are preparing to travel to Antarctica, representing Greece in a pioneering scientific mission with international impact.

BRUSSELS - The future of the Western Balkans is in the EU, European Council President Antonio Costa said in Brussels on Tuesday evening after an informal dinner with Western Balkan leaders, also attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

"Let's work to make it happen," Costa wrote in a post on X.

Two Greek scientists from the Technical University of Crete are set to embark on a groundbreaking research mission to Antarctica. This marks the first time Greek researchers will participate in such an expedition.

The mission will focus on studying the effects of extreme weather and isolation on the physical and mental health of individuals in harsh conditions.

Two Greek scientists from the Technical University of Crete will participate in a research mission to Antarctica for the first time, state broadcaster ERT reports.

Their mission involves conducting two experiments to study the effects of isolation and extreme weather conditions on the physical and mental health of individuals participating in such expeditions. 

Are there really seven continents?

Anyone with a map can see that Asia and Europe, often called Eurasia, are connected. The divide is pretty arbitrary, more culturally than scientifically defined.

What about North America and Asia?

An upcoming conference on October 30, 2024, at the French Cultural Institute will explore scientific challenges in Antarctica, highlighting the experiences of Bulgarian and French polar expeditions, as reported by BNR. The event aims to shed light on the tough realities of life and research in this extreme environment, where international cooperation is crucial.

BELGRADE - After a meeting with Hungarian counterpart Laszlo Kover, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said Hungary had ceded the 2025 Central European Initiative (CEI) chairmanship to the Serbian parliament.

At a joint press conference, Brnabic thanked Kover and said the move was very important for Serbia and its positioning.

Greek scientists have expressed their gratitude to Bulgaria for including them in an upcoming expedition to Antarctica.

Following the end of the seasonal fishing ban - imposed every year between April 15 - Sept. 1 - the new fishing season has kicked off in Türkiye, with fishermen foreseeing plenty of bonito, horse mackerel, bluefish and sardine catches, in September particularly.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed more "retribution" against Russia as he celebrated Independence Day near where his forces launched a surprise offensive into Russian territory two weeks ago.