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Actions Agreed at Regional Conferences will be Implemented, PM Tsipras Promises W. Attica Mayors
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday emphasised the importance of implementing the things agreed on at the regional conferences on development taking place throughout the country. In a brief speech at a meeting with Attica governor Rena Dourou, the...
Greece
Greek Start-up Company Wins Prize at South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals
Greek professionals and startups showcased their work at the 23rd annual event “South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals,” in Austin, Texas. The conference started on March 11 and will be carried out until the March 20, as it consists of...
events
Greek-Australian Conferences in Thessaloniki, Lemnos
Two major conferences will be held in Greece next month, with the initiative of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association. The first will be held from July 7 to 9 in Thessaloniki with the cooperation of the Hellenic-Australian Chamber of...
Greece
Patras Science Centre Organizes Educational Teleconferences with Diaspora Schools
Discovering, even as a child, that Greece isn’t just what one can see on a map, but something greater, is surely an amazing feeling.
Specifically the center wanted children to discover the cradles of Hellenism scattered around the world and...
Greece
The Athens Grande Bretagne Hotel is Entwined With Greek History
The historic Grande Bretagne Hotel was built less than fifty years after Greece won its independence and the modern Greek State was beginning to take form.
It was built across the King's Palace and now stands across the Greek Parliament...
Greece
The Zappeion: A Neoclassical Landmark in Athens
One hundred and thirty-two years ago, in October of 1888, Athens' iconic Zappeion Megaron first opened its doors to the public.
Greece
Greece Relaxes Coronavirus Restrictions as Deaths Surpass 25,000
Greece will ease its coronavirus restrictions starting Saturday, February 19, as the number of deaths in those who had died with the virus in the country surpassed 25,000 on Wednesday.
Patrons of bars, restaurants, and cafes can now stand up...
Economy
Energy Storage: Is Greece Becoming Europe’s Battery?
A series of ambitious plans by the Greek government on energy storage begs the question: Is Greece's ambition to become Europe's battery? Converging environmental and financial circumstances might offer an answer.
Early last summer, the government announced an ambitious plan...
Art
Athens is Focal Point of International Press in Late September
Apart from its history and its museums, Athens is expected to become the focus of international press in late September because of a series of exhibitions and conferences taking place in the city.
Various Athens sites, including the famous Benaki...
Archaeology
Myrtis, the Ancient Athens Plague Victim Has Message for Covid Era
Myrtis, a victim of the great plague of Athens after 2500 years takes part in the global effort in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greece
Greek Regions of Ioannina and Serres Placed Under Covid Lockdown
The regional units of Ioannina and Serres were placed under lockdown as of Thursday morning due to a spike in coronavirus cases. They join two other Greek regions -- Kastoria and Kozani -- which were moved to level 4,...
Cyprus
Greece, Israel, Cyprus to "Create New Geography of Understanding"
The close trade, military and energy ties between Greece, Cyprus and Israel "are a guarantee for the security of the wider region, which is plagued by crises and dangerous revisionisms," stated Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Tuesday, during...
Greece
The Zappeion: A Neoclassical Landmark in Athens
One hundred and thirty-two years ago, in October of 1888, Athens' iconic Zappeion Megaron first opened its doors to the public.
Culture
Historical School on Spetses Announces Establishment of Music Academy
The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses (AKSS) announced the establishment of a new Music Academy of international standards which is expected to start operating in the summer of 2021.
The Music Academy of Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses...
Business
Cancellations Land Heavy Blow on Greek Hospitality Industry in 2020
The year 2020 will go down in history for changing the cherished plans of many people who were forced to stay near home rather than striking out for parts unknown this summer. But it has also almost completely ruined...