Greece
Archaeology
We Decide About the Parthenon Sculptures, Not the UK Government, Says British Museum
The British Museum made a statement on Monday regarding the issue of the Parthenon sculptures and their potential transfer, as a loan, to Greece in 2021.
Responding to a question made by Greece's SKAI TV station, the British Museum said...
Cyprus
UK Government Remains Steadfast in Its Support on the Reunification of Cyprus
The UK-based National Federation of Cypriots recently contacted the British Government and the main political parties in the UK to seek their views on the issue of Cyprus and the prospects of further negotiations for the reunification of the...
Cyprus
Cyprus Government Rebukes Turkish Officials' Statements Over Peace Talks
Public statements by Turkish officials to the effect that the Cyprus peace talks have ended are nothing more than proof of Turkey’s objective to legalise its illegal actions on the island, the government said on Friday.
In a written statement...
Greece
Venizelos Talks with Ukraine's Interim Government
Relations between Ukraine and Russia are key to more than the immediate region and must be resolved with self-restraint, calmness, dialogue and within international law and conventional agreements, government Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on Sunday,...
Greece
Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian Refugees Have Fled to Greece Since Start of War
Nearly 5,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Greece since Russia invaded the country in late February.
According to figures released by the Greek government, 4,649 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Greece as of Monday.
Additionally, 869 Ukrainian refugees...
Diplomacy
Korean National Anthem Performed on Bouzouki by Greek Composer
Award-winning Greek musician and composer Tsalikian Miran honored 60 years of friendship between Korea and Greece by playing the Korean national anthem on the bouzouki, an iconic Greek instrument.
This was the first time that the bouzouki was used to...
Diplomacy
AUKUS Undermines NATO, Brings France Closer to Greece, Cyprus
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A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS, which has drawn France closer to Greece and Cyprus, and widened its divide with Turkey.
By Konstantinos Apostolou-Katsaros
A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS. Although...
Greece
Greece Stays on UK’s Amber List for Travel, Dashing Tourism Hopes
Greece remained on the UK's "Amber List" in the newest revisiting of the travel advisory, despite improving coronavirus situation.
Culture
UK Culture Secretary: “Impossible” to Give Parthenon Marbles Back
UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden rejected the chance of the UK returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece, calling the idea "impossible."
Greece
UK 2021 Holiday Bookings for Greece Rise By Astonishing 96%
The holiday bookings of British nationals to Greece for 2021 have risen recently by a stunning 96 percent, travel agency Skyscanner has confirmed.
Greece
Mainland Greece Placed on UK Quarantine List
Travellers returning to the UK from mainland Greece will now have to self-isolate for two weeks, the British government confirmed on Thursday.
The measures will come in to force beginning at 4 am on Saturday, the Minister said this afternoon.
Only...
Greece
UK Takes Crete off Coronavirus Isolation List; Greece Considered "Low-Risk" Country
On Thursday, the UK took the Greek island of Crete off its list of areas from which returning British travelers must isolate.
According to the UK government's website gov.uk, as of 4 AM, Sunday October 18, those returning from Crete...
Greece
UK Says Travelers Returning from Zakynthos, Lesvos and Santorini Need Not Isolate
In a surprise move, the government of the United Kingdom on Thursday removed the stipulation that UK travelers must self-isolate after returning from the Greek islands of Zakynthos, Serifos, Lesvos, Tinos and Santorini as of 4 AM on Saturday,...
Greece
Greek Official Decries UK Decision to Add Greek Islands to Quarantine List
Harry Theoharis, the Tourism Minister of Greece, described the decision taken by the government of Great Britain to include seven of the most popular Greek islands on a new quarantine list as "very unfortunate."
According to the ruling, all those...
entertainment
Late Afternoon Bouzoukia: How Covid-19 Has Changed Nightlife in Greece
Nightclubs across Greece are implementing new health and safety measures, including limited hours and social distancing, in order to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The effort comes in the midst of newly imposed government mandates, meant to address the...