Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sharply rebuked Antiquities head Alkistis Papadimitriou in Argos, frustrated by neglected archaeological sites despite millions in funding. ‘Be careful!’ Mendoni warned during a heated, on-camera exchange.
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A Pakistani journalist based in Greece has brought the issue of the return of thousands of foreign Muslims from Germany, promoted by the German government, back into the public eye. Despite government denials, which convince no one that the program is on a “voluntary” basis, all signs indicate that it is in full swing.
Greece is investing €350 million to modernize school infrastructure, starting with 645 schools in 249 municipalities under the “Marietta Giannakou” programme. Announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the initiative includes a €100 million donation from the Hellenic Bank Association and aims to improve outdated school facilities. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized that the first phase will prioritize over 600 schools, with upgrades ranging from classrooms to digital infrastructure. The first renovated schools are expected to be delivered by September 2024.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored the importance of border protection as a core component of Europe’s migration strategy during the North-South Summit in Finland. He highlighted the need for collective European action to address shared security and migration challenges, emphasizing the significance of additional funding and upcoming defense discussions at the European Council.
Fraport Greece is set to begin the third phase of its runway renovation project at several regional airports in Greece. The initiative aims to enhance safety standards and operational efficiency. The renovation works will focus on the runways at Zakynthos, Kavala, Kefalonia, Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Samos, Rhodes, and Mytilene airports.
Tensions rise as a critical meeting in Nicosia grapples with the future of the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector. Financial disagreements and geopolitical concerns cast a shadow over the project, even as survey work for the undersea cable is underway.
Sir Mark Jones, the 73-year-old interim director of the British Museum, has sparked debate by…
The Migration & Asylum Ministry has approved additional funding for five Greek island municipalities. Proposals submitted by municipalities in Crete and islands in the Dodecanese and the North Aegean for migrant identification and housing facilities are currently under review.
The Greek Culture Ministry has announced significant progress in the ongoing restoration works at the…
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has announced a new €15 million grant for the immediate…
Multicultural community organisations in NSW are encouraged to apply for over $500,000 in funding to…
Four Ionian islands have won approval for the construction of water aiports following an announcemenet…
The EU Commission will be increasing funding to Greece as part of the EU Competitiveness…
The Greek government launched an electronic platform today allowing businesses operating on Greek islands to…
A resolution drafted by Greek MEPs Nikos Androulakis and Nikolaos Chountis seeking funding support for…
The European Parliament in a press statement noted that Greece is among the top EU…
Christina’s 43 year old father Nick Lias has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)-…