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Greece Recalls Ambassador to Azerbaijan

Greece recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan on Wednesday after what it said were “unfounded and offensive” claims by the Azeri government that Greece tolerated militants on its soil. In a rapid deterioration of bilateral relations, Athens says that it issued...

Greece Cancels DESFA Stake Sale to Azerbaijan's Socar

The Greek government on Wednesday cancelled the sale of a 66 percent stake of the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) to Azerbaijan's Socar. The energy ministry announced that the Azeri company's proposal to reduce the price of the sale...

DESFA Sale Puts Strain in Greece-Azerbaijan Business Relations

The apparent failure of the agreement between Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) to buy 66% of Greece's natural gas distribution network (DESFA) is putting a strain between Athens and the Azeri government. According to a real.gr report, Azeri authorities are dissatisfied...

European Commission Approves Greece-Azerbaijan Gas Pipeline Deal

The European Commission approved the Host Government Agreement between Greece and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), allowing the new gas pipeline to enter Europe, the Commission said on its website on March 3. The agreement sets out how TAP will...

Azerbaijani Culture Days Open in Athens

Azerbaijan's First Lady and President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, attended meetings and a joint dinner with head of the Greek delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Dora Bakoyannis, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO Marianna...

Aegean Airlines Considers Opportunity of Making Permanent Flights to Azerbaijan

Aegean Airlines is considering an opportunity of making Athens-Baku-Athens flights in autumn and winter, Greeko-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce president George Papadopoulos said during a flight presentation on Friday. He added that Aegean Airlines will launch the Athens-Baku direct flight from...

Eurovision 2011 Winners – Azerbaijan With ""Running Scared" – Greece to 7th place

Congratulations to this year's Eurovision winners... Azerbaijan who won the contest with 221 points. The song "Running Scared", sung by Eldar and Nigar was followed by Italy in second place (189 points), with the song "Follia D'Amore" sung by Raphael...

Countries With Names Derived From the Greek Language

Surprisingly, the names of countless countries around the world come from words found in the Greek language, attesting to the influence of Greek.

Greece and India Become Strategic Partners

India and Greece have now become “strategic partners,” announced Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Greece H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis. But what are the reasons for the friendship and strategic synergy between India and Greece? According...

Tsoureki: The Traditional Sweet Bread of Greek Easter

Tsoureki (τσουρέκι in Greek) is the traditional sweet yeast bread Greeks make every year on Holy Thursday, which is then consumed on Easter Sunday. Early in the morning on Holy Thursday throughout Greece, women start kneading the dough for the...

Greece Not Safe For Russian Citizens, Putin’s Minister Claims

A Russian government official said on Thursday that Greece is no longer a safe haven for its citizens. The allegation, made by a foreign minister, comes as the Greek government continues to condemn Russia's February invasion of Ukraine. In the months...

Greece’s Kynigakis Comes in Fifth in Tokyo Olympics Marathon Swim

Twenty-two year old Greek swimmer Athanasios Kynigakis came in fifth in the exceptionally grueling 10K marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics.

Greece Qualifies for the Eurovision Final

Greece will be moving onto the grand final of the 65th annual Eurovision after singer Stefania Liberakakis stunned with her performance.

Eurovision: Cyprus Among First Qualifiers for Grand Final

Cyprus qualified for the grand final of Eurovision after an impressive act during the first semi-final of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Tuesday. Elena Tsagkrinou, a 26-year old singer from Greece, represented Cyprus with the song...

Greek PM Marks 106th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis commemorated the Armenian Genocide on Friday, the eve of the 106th anniversary of the brutal act.