Stories from Athens · Greece

Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei achieved a new national record of 1:43.72. The runner, identified as Sawi, achieved a time that set a new milestone. The event is being discussed in the context of the history of the marathon since the 1896 Athens Olympics.

Victor Giannikopoulos, a 15-year-old scientist, has been recognized as a NASA child prodigy. The broadcaster noted the significance of receiving such recognition before reaching the age of 18.

Eurogroup President and Greek Minister of National Economy Kyriakos Pirakakis stated that the Eurozone is currently in a deflationary trend. Regional changes have led to most investments being postponed or canceled.

A public opinion survey found that 80% of Greeks do not believe in the Greek justice system. In contrast, 98% of respondents expressed belief in European justice. The European Council reportedly intends to continue research into these findings.

The Ecumenical Patriarch is scheduled to deliver a special address to the National Assembly at noon today. This marks his first speech to the Parliament in 27 years, following his previous address in 1999. The President of the Republic, Konstantinos II, will be present for the event. PASOK has submitted a proposal to the oversight committee, while New Democracy is expected to raise issues regarding national defense and foreign policy. A vote of 151 is required for the proceedings. An official banquet will follow the event, according to reports. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is scheduled to address a special meeting of the Ombudsmen of the Parliament today. The meeting follows an invitation from Parliament President Nikitas Klamanos. Discussions are expected to cover energy security and the protection of environmental heritage.

Greece, Moldova, and Ukraine are seeking natural gas supplies from the United States.

Members of the Ruvikona group committed acts of vandalism at the entrance of the polycathedral in Athens. The rector of the ECPA, Vanna Nikolaidou Kyrianidou, was reportedly writing slogans at the site.

Greece's Foreign Minister Yedra Petritis stated that the country must avoid excessive dependency on any single source for military equipment.

Four students were killed during a police intervention, according to the report. The incident is being reported as a police intervention resulting in fatalities. Four students were killed by police during an intervention in Athens.

Thirty-two Members of Parliament from the PASOK party have submitted a document requesting an investigation into a wiretapping incident involving the previous intelligence committee.