A view of the village of Fira, as the increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini, Friday. [Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters] Hundreds of small earthquakes that shook Greece’s tourist hotspot of Santorini this week have revived concerns about the safety of a decades-long construction boom along the island’s sheer, volcanic cliffs, experts said. No serious…
Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected an initial contract offer from Real Madrid after opening talks over an extension with the club. The Brazilian superstar’s current deal runs till 2027 and includes a staggering €1billion (£830m) release clause. However, Real Madrid are said to be keen to tie the 24-year-old to a new long-term deal, having…
Popular Anambra native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki has been taken into custody as authorities investigate the authenticity of his alleged money ritual practices for clients. In a video circulating online, the native doctor vehemently denied performing “Okeite” rituals, citing compliance with a newly implemented law in Anambra State that bans such activities. During the…
Iran has expressed readiness to negotiate with the United States but firmly rejected the “maximum pressure” approach employed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday, February 8, that negotiations could not occur under such a strategy, describing it as “a form of surrender.” “The lifting of…
Greek-owned oceangoing shipping contributed 150 billion euros to the country’s balance of payments over the last decade, while its economic activity generates between 7% and 8% of the Greek economy annually. It directly and indirectly offers 160,000 jobs with an average salary almost three times higher than the average salary in the private sector, while…
