Central European Morning Report: "Challenges and Opportunities: Updates from Buzău County and Ministry of Education"

Greece 15 May 2024 11:10

Severe Drought Threatens Wheat Harvest in Buzău County:

Buzău County's Agriculture Directorate (DAJ) reports distressing news for wheat farmers as over 50% of the total wheat cultivation area faces significant damage due to drought and strong winds. With temperatures soaring and precipitation scarce, experts fear yields may plummet by half compared to the previous year. Director Cosmin Florea highlights the urgent need for rain to salvage the situation, with some areas experiencing up to 100% crop loss. Farmers brace for a challenging season ahead, hoping for relief in the form of much-needed rainfall.

Ministry of Education Announces Tertiary Education Admissions for 2024-2025:

The Ministry of Education unveils plans for tertiary education admissions, revealing a total of 68,851 positions available for the upcoming academic year. This figure marks a slight increase from the previous year, aligning with efforts to maintain consistency in educational opportunities despite ongoing challenges. Aspiring students can now prepare for the admissions process, with expectations set to meet or exceed last year's enrollment levels.

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Greece now boasts the highest number of accessible beaches globally for people with disabilities, State Minister Akis Skertsos announced Thursday on social media.

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Greek exports dropped by €358.7 million or 8.3% in June 2025, reaching €3.94 billion, compared to €4.30 billion in June 2024, according to the Panhellenic Exporters Association.

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, discussing the latest regional developments.

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government aims to build "a united Greece with confidence and justice," in an interview with Peloponnisos newspaper on Thursday.

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Greece’s main opposition party, PASOK-Movement for Change, sharply criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, accusing him of shielding his ministers and obstructing a judicial probe into alleged misuse of EU subsidies by the OPEKEPE agency.

Egypt Reaffirms Commitment to St Catherine’s Monastery

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Egypt will not deviate from its historic commitments to the Holy Monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty assured during a joint statement with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Athens.

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Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris met with Italian Ambassador Paolo Cuculi in Athens on Wednesday to discuss shared migration challenges, particularly the increasing flows from Libya impacting Crete and Southern Italy.

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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Athens on Wednesday, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and addressing regional and religious matters.

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Greek saxophonist and composer Dimitrios Vassilakis will perform at the Bansko Jazz Festival on Wednesday alongside his quartet, featuring his son Nestor Vassilakis on tenor sax.

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