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Business
Greece in Talks With London-Based Banks for Relocation to Athens
The Greek government revealed on Friday that it is in discussions with three London-based banks regarding their possible relocation to Athens following the official exit of the UK from the European Union in January.
Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Alex Patelis,...
Business
Number of British Businessmen Seeking Greek Citizenship on Sharp Rise
The number of British businessmen looking to acquire citizenship from countries offering visa-free access to the European Union has risen sharply, investment migration firms say, as prospects of a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the bloc darken.
Investment immigration...
Diplomacy
EU Warns Returning the Parthenon Marbles Might Be a Price For a Trade Deal With Britain
A draft of a document from top EU diplomats was revealed on Tuesday, showing that the Union is considering attaching a demand for the UK to return the Parthenon sculptures to Greece to its post-Brexit negotiations' slate of requests.
The...
Diplomacy
Changes Britons in Greece and Greek Citizens in the UK Will See After Brexit
The Greek Embassy in the UK issued a statement on Saturday, informing the public about the immediate and long term changes the departure of the UK from the EU will bring to their lives.
''We continue our efforts to manage...
Diplomacy
''A Moment of Sadness'': Greece Reacts to UK's Departure From the EU
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's Foreign Minister issued two statements on Friday and Saturday respectively, commenting on the momentous event of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
''Brexit Day is a moment of sadness, but...
Archaeology
Greece to Step Up Campaign for Return of Parthenon Marbles after Brexit
As the UK was officially leaving the European Union after 47 years of membership on Friday, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni was declaring that Athens will step up its campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from Britain.
Speaking...
Europe
Historic Day for Europe as the United Kingdom Leaves EU After 47 Years
This is -- finally -- it.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland officially leaves the European Union on Friday, January 31 at 23:00 UTC (midnight of February 1, Brussels time) after three and a half years of...
Europe
Britain Confirms it Will Not Deport Unregistered EU Citizens After Brexit
The authorities of the United Kingdom will not deport any European Union citizen from the country after Brexit, even after the conclusion of the ''EU Settlement Scheme'' in 2021, it was disclosed on Friday.
The revelation was made public by...
Diplomacy
Greece Votes on Bill to Protect the Rights of British Citizens After Brexit
A bill that protects the residence status and rights of current and future British citizens residing in Greece, regardless of whether a Brexit agreement is reached with the EU or not, was brought up for discussion in Parliament on...
Archaeology
Could Greece Force EU to Demand Repatriation of Parthenon Marbles after Brexit?
As Britain leaves the European Union, it is taking with it one of its members' most invaluable cultural treasures. It is likely now that the issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures will take on a new dimension.
As...