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Greece Co-Sponsors UN Resolution Supporting UN Refugee Agency

During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Third Committee reviewed the report…

Athens Taxis Strike 18 Hours Over Deregulation Threat

Taxi drivers in Attica are set to grind the city’s wheels to a halt with an 18-hour strike starting midnight Sunday, protesting what they decry as a government-orchestrated handover of public transport to multinational giants. The Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) announced the walkout to rally members for a pivotal general assembly on September 22 at Peristeri’s Exhibition Center, where fears of full deregulation, mandatory electric shifts, and “pirate” competition could spell doom for thousands of livelihoods. “It’s us or them,” the union warns, as commuters brace for disruptions in the heart of Greece.

Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Turmoil: Archbishop Damianos Faces Rebellion

Tensions have escalated at Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, where Archbishop Damianos faced a confrontation with dissenting monks upon his arrival on August 26. Accusing them of attempting to seize control, the Archbishop, supported by loyal monks and Bedouins, expelled the rebels, declaring that the monastery has “returned to legality and normalcy.” The ongoing dispute, rooted in a vote by 15 monks to remove Damianos, has prompted intervention from the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, with a delegation set to address the crisis.

Olympia in Greece to Host 4th International Camel Racing Federation General Assembly

The 4th General Assembly of the International Camel Racing Federation will convene in Olympia, Greece from November 23 to 26, focusing on strategic plans for global expansion and technological advancements in the sport, while honoring its cultural significance amid the UN’s designation of 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.

Greece Amongst 5 Countries Set to Secure a Seat on UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia are set to secure non-permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council following a secret ballot in the General Assembly. They will replace Mozambique, Japan, Ecuador, Malta, and Switzerland, joining the five permanent members and the countries elected last year. The Security Council faces ongoing challenges, including Russia’s veto power and the need for reform to reflect the contemporary world.