Greek swimmer Artemis Vasilaki made a remarkable splash at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest, breaking the national record in the 1,500m freestyle with a time of 16:01.96. The 18-year-old from Triton Heraklion not only set a new record for women, young women, and juniors but also finished first in her heat. Meanwhile, Georgia Damasioti advanced to the semifinals of the 100m butterfly, securing another strong performance for Greece. The championships also saw Gretchen Walsh set a new world record in the 100m butterfly.
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In a rare and informal meeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama exchanged views on the U.S. presidential election and international developments at the European Political Community summit in Budapest. The discussion marked a symbolic moment of dialogue amidst longstanding regional tensions.
The Greek government has announced plans to legally prohibit any reduction of the minimum wage, aiming to further increase it to €950 per month by the end of its term. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis highlighted this commitment as part of a broader push to create more high-quality, well-paying jobs. Unemployment is now at its lowest in 15 years, reflecting a positive trend in Greece’s economic landscape.
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