Hellenic Parliament

Nikitas Kaklamanis Elected Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament with Broad Support

Nikitas Kaklamanis has been elected Speaker of the Greek Parliament with 247 votes, supported by MPs from New Democracy, PASOK,…

7 hours ago

Foreign Affairs Bill Introduced in Greek Parliament: Addressing Staffing Challenges

Greece's Parliament has introduced a bill to reorganize the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressing critical staffing shortages in consulates worldwide.…

1 month ago

Restoration of Hellenic Parliament Facade Unveils 180-Year-Old Secrets

The Hellenic Parliament building, undergoing a major restoration, is uncovering long-hidden secrets beneath its facade. Constructed nearly 180 years ago…

1 month ago

Hellenic Parliament's Illuminating Design Wins International Award

The iconic Hellenic Parliament has been honored with a prestigious LIT 2024 award for its stunning nighttime illumination. The project,…

1 month ago

Hellenic Parliament Undergoes Major Energy and Lighting Upgrades

The Hellenic Parliament recently completed a lighting upgrade project aimed at improving energy efficiency and aesthetics. Funded by the Green…

6 months ago

Youth Parliament Empowers High School Voices at Hellenic Parliament

High school students from Greece, Cyprus, and the diaspora convened at the Hellenic Parliament for the 28th annual Youth Parliament,…

7 months ago

Internationally Acclaimed Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra to Make American Debut at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK—The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO), known for its global acclaim, is set to make its highly anticipated American…

8 months ago

Royal Emblems of King Otto Unveiled at Greek Parliament

The royal emblems of King Otto (Othon, in Greece), which the Ministry of Culture found in 2023 at the former…

8 months ago

BEHOLDING LIBERTY: Exhibition for the 200th anniversary since the Greek War of Independence

As part of this year's events commemorating the 200th anniversary since the Greek War of Independence, the country's Parliament is…

3 years ago

"Beholding Liberty! At the Hellenic Parliament, two centuries later" Exhibition

"Beholding Liberty! At the Hellenic Parliament, two centuries later" is ready for visitors. The exhibition focuses on testimonies of high…

4 years ago

Hellenic Parliament illuminated to mark 1821 Greek Revolution

For the next ten days, from 9pm to 11pm, a ten-minute video depicting figures and scenes from the 1821 Greek…

4 years ago

Greek billionaire Dimitris Daskalopoulos to convert Athens Tobacco Factory into a Cultural Centre

Dimitris Daskalopolous bought his first work of art whilst travelling through Thailand with his parents at the age of 17…

4 years ago

Hellenic Parliament lit up to mark World AIDS Day

The world globe with a red ribbon (an internationally recognised symbol for AIDS awareness) and the words "we keep our…

4 years ago

More than 3 out of 10 women were abused during Greece's first lockdown

According to an online survey that took place in Greece from July to October, more than 3 in 10 women…

4 years ago

Hellenic Parliament lit up in orange as symbol against violence

The Hellenic Parliament was lit up in orange on Wednesday evening, as part of an international campaign aimed at tackling…

4 years ago

Hellenic Parliament illuminated to honour the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis

The Hellenic Parliament honoured the 25th centennial of the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis on Tuesday night. The logo of…

4 years ago

The Hellenic Parliament is set for a facelift

The exterior of the historic and impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens is currently undergoing restoration and maintenance works,…

4 years ago

Large yellow ribbon lit up on the Hellenic Parliament raises childhood cancer awareness

In support of September as International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the yellow ribbon was illuminated on the iconic Hellenic Parliament…

4 years ago

National Theatre plays to be broadcast

Greece’s Parliament and the National Theatre of Greece signed an agreement that aims to bring the theatre closer to people…

6 years ago