Greece Mulls Buying More F-35 Fighter Jets to Upgrade Defense

ATHENS – Despite being in a detente period with Turkey, Greece is looking whether to buy 8-12 more American F-35 fighter jets after 2030 instead of upgrading its fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft, officials said, while talks about the...

Greece’s Pineios Lake Runs Dry: Where Myth Meets a Water Crisis

Greece’s Pineios Lake in Ilia faces severe drought Credit: Labros Tsakrilis / Notospress Greece’s Pineios Lake, the largest in the western part of the Peloponnese, steeped in myth, is shrinking at an alarming rate. Prolonged drought and decades of...

How do faith and reason work together?

Editor’s Note: The Season of Creation, Sept. 1-Oct. 4. (OSV News) — St. John Paul II once wrote that faith and reason are “two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.” The idea that faith and reason work together can...

Greek shipping consolidation accelerates as big owners expand

According to the annual analysis by Petrofin Research, led by Ted Petropoulos, the number of shipowners operating fleets of 25 vessels or more reached a record 60 in 2024, representing nearly 69.0% of the Greek-owned fleet. These companies...

Second B-21 Will Be Used to Test Weapons and Mission Systems

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The second B-21 Raider, which flew for the first time Sept. 11, will be used...

Greek Shipowners Still Rule World’s Waves But Restructuring Strategically

With China nipping at its heels, Greece’s shipping sector retains world dominance in most categories but a survey by Petrofin Research, conducted in 2024, said that was a “year of restraint” that saw the sector restructuring its strategies. The...

Sabre challenges myths around direct airline connections in corporate travel

Sabre’s latest analysis debunks misconceptions about direct airline connections, showing that bypassing intermediaries often raises costs, fragments content, and complicates servicing for corporate travel programmes. SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS – Sabre...

"It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats" target="_self"…

Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers have signed a joint letter against the EU's controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning proposal Experts warn that the Danish version of the text still fails to address concerns around...

Google’s top AI scientist says this is what he thinks will be the next generation’s most needed skill

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

In Letter to UN, Greece Rejects Libya’s Maritime Zone Claims

ATHENS – Greece has dismissed Libya’s claims over maritime zones in a letter to the United Nations, complaining again about a Turkey-Libya deal dividing the seas between them, including around Greek islands. That’s especially for Crete where the...

The Enduring Mystery of the Tomb of Alexander the Great

Roman emperor Augustus at the tomb of Alexander the Great. Painting by Lionel Noel Royer. / Public Domain Over one hundred official attempts have been made to try to identify the site of Alexander’s tomb. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntosh...

How much money do you need to be happy? Here’s what the research says

Over the next decade, Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. The Tesla board recently proposed a US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) compensation plan, if Musk can meet a series of ambitious growth targets. Australia’s corporate pay...

TAP could further contribute to Europe's energy security through a gradual increase in pipeline capacity - Interview with Luca Schieppati

Baku, September 19, AZERTAC The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has become a key element of Europe’s energy infrastructure over the past few years, significantly strengthening its energy security and contributing to the diversification of gas...

9 Morning Habits Doctors Swear By for Better Health

9 Morning Habits For Better Health, Per Doctors Tara Moore - Getty ImagesSmall rituals can make a big difference. And how you start your morning can set the tone for the entire day — from improving focus and reducing stress to supporting your...

The long Covid legacy: ‘People don’t want to think about us’

Five years on from his initial Covid diagnosis, Alex’s life is still severely impacted by the illness (Picture: Alex Sprackland) When Alex Sprackland caught Covid-19 in March 2020, he thought he’d be back to normal in no time. Yet, five years on,...

Hellenic Properties: Renovated former royal residence in Kifissia transformed into innovative project

In the presence of the Mayor of Kifissia Vasilis Xypolytas and distinguished guests from the business, banking and cultural worlds, Hellenic Properties presented its new residential project to the Athenian public in a glamorous event full of...

Janahi serves notice

DUBAI // The Emirati flag could be flying high at next year's Dubai Tennis Open championship as one of the country's most promising female stars sets her sights on making a debut on home soil. At just 14, Fatima al Janahi has dominated the local...

Reinventing industry: carbon capture technologies lead the charge against climate change

Researchers are testing a new method of capturing CO2 from energy-intensive industries and converting it into valuable chemicals and fuels. By Anthony King In a potential game-changer for heavy industry, a magnesium-oxide mine in Greece received...

Greek government strikes deal with Open AI to use tools for education and start-ups

Photo: Pixabay The government of Greece agreed a deal with US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI to make AI tools widely available for use in secondary education and small businesses. The deal means Greek startups in areas such as healthcare,...

"I don't know, I don't understand" - Carlos Alcaraz left scratching his head, Alexander Zverev teases him after 'Silicon Valley' question at Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz was left surprised after failing to understand a 'Silicon Valley' reference, as his fellow Team Europe member Alexander Zverev poked fun at him during a press conference. Alcaraz is set to headline the team at the 2025 Laver Cup,...