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Greek PM Mitsotakis Calls for Enhanced EU Defense Capabilities and Industry Investment

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“Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the urgent need to upgrade the European Union’s defense capabilities during discussions at the European Council. He highlighted the necessity for Europe to invest in and develop its defense industry independently. Mitsotakis also discussed a joint European defense project proposal aimed at securing European funding, alongside other key appointments on the European Council’s agenda.”

Live TV: European Elections 2024

Near-final results from Greece indicate that the governing center-right New Democracy (ND) party is leading comfortably in the EU Parliamentary election, securing just under 28% of the vote. This, however, marks a decline from the 33% they achieved in the previous election—a benchmark the party leadership had hoped to meet in Sunday’s poll.

Europa Nostra 2024: Greek Initiative 'Boulouki' Secures European Heritage Award

The ceremony for the 2024 awards will be held during this year’s European Cultural Heritage Summit, which will take place on October 6–8 in Bucharest. The summit, co-funded by the European Union, is organized by Europa Nostra in close cooperation with heritage organizations and partners, both public and private, in Romania.

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Greek-founded iCOMAT Secures $22.5M Series A Funding to Revolutionize Advanced Composite Manufacturing

Greek-founded iCOMAT has secured a significant milestone, closing a successful $22.5M Series A funding round led by @8vc and the NATO Innovation Fund. Specializing in advanced composite manufacturing, iCOMAT’s innovative technology promises lighter, stronger, and more sustainable structures for aerospace and automotive vehicles.

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EU Council Enacts Right-to-Repair Directive Empowering Consumers

EU Council’s adoption of the right-to-repair directive on May 30, 2024, signals a significant victory for consumers, ushering in a new era of empowerment and sustainability. Mandating manufacturers to repair technically fixable products, introducing a transparent repair process, launching a European online repair platform, and extending legal guarantees are pivotal steps toward fostering a circular economy and reducing waste