The spotlight was on Greece’s AI factory, “PHAROS,” one of the first seven “schemes” approved by the European Commission. It will be developed with the “DAEDALUS” supercomputer at its core, one of the largest supercomputers in the world. “PHAROS” places Greece at the cutting edge of technological advancements, as well as among the pioneers in the responsible use of AI.
Sarakiniko is the ideal Earth analogue for space studies, especially for the exploration of the Moon and Mars, stresses Dr. Anezina Solomonidou, planetary geologist with a tenure at NASA and ESA
Additional precautions have been taken for exhibits housed in glass cases, as well as for large vessels and sculptures, which have been securely stabilized. Meanwhile, the antiquities at the Akrotiri archaeological site—renowned for their exceptional state of preservation—have been safeguarded and arranged in accordance with security requirements.
The annual UGS general assembly and the election of a new board concluded on Thursday - Melina Travlos is expected to be re-elected as UGS president
According to the daily analysis of seismic data from EKPA’s Seismology Laboratory, 102 tremors were recorded on February 9th alone. Among these, 14 had magnitudes of M≥4.0, and two reached M≥4.5, with the largest earthquake striking at 21:05:40 (local Greek time) with a magnitude of M=5.0.
“Greece is not just participating in this international AI conference—we are actively shaping European developments in this critical sector,” Mitsotakis stated upon his arrival at the summit.
