Greece's labour unions are calling for mass participation in the strike and rallies for May Day on Thursday, May 1. Specifically, the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) have scheduled a rally together with the Athens Labor Center at 11:00 on Thursday at Klafthmonos Square.
The locally produced blend combines conventional marine fuel with a second-generation biofuel derived from recycled used cooking oils. The innovation, created by Motor Oil’s subsidiary Verd, is fully compliant with the new ISO 8217:2024 standards and is credited with reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21%.
He stressed that, "later today, contracts will be signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the restoration of infrastructure in Thessaly, which was destroyed by Daniel shortly after the completion of Contract 717 in September 2023.
The declaration, issued through a Presidential Decree, was published Thursday in the Government Gazette, just a day after the formal unveiling of the country’s comprehensive Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) framework.
UNESCO's Executive Council unanimously decided on the move in its meeting on Monday (April 14).
The flag first drew attention when it was exhibited at the Greek Consulate General in New York. Lale described the piece as a tribute to women facing violence, using the pink hue to challenge traditional imagery. However, many viewed the altered flag as disrespectful to Greece’s national identity, leading to public backlash. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs eventuallyprudly ordered its removal from the consulate, citing public sentiment.
