The world globe with a red ribbon (an internationally recognised symbol for AIDS awareness) and the words “we keep our promise” was illuminated on the facade of the Hellenic Parliament on Tuesday…
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According to an online survey that took place in Greece from July to October, more than 3 in 10 women have been victims of domestic violence. The survey was conducted by the…
The Hellenic Parliament was lit up in orange on Wednesday evening, as part of an international campaign aimed at tackling violence against women. As part of the initiative, the slogan “No to…
The Evzones guards are a true living attraction of the city and an eternal symbol of Greece, synonymous to valour and heroism. The Athens City Museum is dedicating its new exhibition to these elite soldiers, with portraits, sculptures, embroideries and works of contemporary Greek art, as well as souvenirs, rare photographs, archival material, unreleased historical relics and collectibles from public and private collections that aim to tell the story of Evzones throughout the years of the Greek revolution.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was the special guest for the Hellenic Initiative Australia‘s inaugural Digital Conversation Series, which took place earlier this week. The Prime Minister, who was joined by THI’s Global…
The Hellenic Parliament honoured the 25th centennial of the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis on Tuesday night. The logo of ‘Thermopylae and Salamis- 2020’ was illuminated on the historical building at Syntagma…
The Greek parliament ratified the Greece-Egypt agreement on the delimitation of an Exclusive Economic Zone on Thursday. It is recalled the deal was ratified by Egypt’s parliament last week. “The riches of the…
Greece’s Parliament on Wednesday night approved the agreement between Greece and Italy, on the delimitation of their respective maritime zones. It is recalled in June, following a meeting between Foreign Ministers Nikos Dendias…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said that the government will soon submit a bill extending Greece’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea from 6 to 12 nautical miles. Mitsotakis said…
The Egyptian parliament during a plenary session on Tuesday, approved the agreement demarcating maritime borders with Greece. “The riches of the Mediterranean have pushed some to act provocatively in the territorial waters and…
In its latest report submitted to Greek Parliament on Monday, the Bank of Greece estimates that the country’s economy is set to contract by 4.4% to 9.4% this year. According to its…
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published an interview that Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had with Proto Thema. Proto Thema: How difficult was it to reach an agreement with Italy on…
In June, Syriza will apparently get its new name as part of the party’s enlargement plan. At the meeting of the Syriza Political Council – Progressive Alliance, the restart of the party…
Former Health Minister and professor of cardiology, Dimitris Kremastinos, who had been hospitalised with Covid-19, passed away on Friday aged 78. Kremastinos had been admitted into Athens’ Evangelismos hospital with medical complications…
“The heroes are each and every one of you. Thank you for setting an example for our country around the world.” Greece is preparing for a cautious and gradual reopening after the…
“April may determine what the future will look like,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday, warning citizens that if they relaxed compliance with coronavirus lockdown measures “we will pay for…
In an attempt to comply with public health and safety measures as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Greek lawmakers on Wednesday voted on new procedural measures. The…
Greece’s first female president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was sworn in for a five-year term on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony took place in an almost empty parliament, as part of measures being taken to…
Greece’s Migration and Asylum Minister, Notis Mitarachi announced that asylum applications will be processed within 24 hours. Mitarachi made the claim during a media interview on Saturday clarifying that according to the…
Greece’s parliament has ratified an agreement with the United States for a major expansion of military cooperation as tension with Turkey escalates. Members of parliament voted 175-33 to ratify the Mutual Defense…