Joe Biden- former vice president of the United States, now the Democratic presidential nominee- reiterated his long-standing commitment to Greece and Greek-Americans. In an announcement titled ‘Joe Biden’s vision for Greek Americans…
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The presentation of Elevate Greece, “the gateway to our country’s innovation ecosystem”, was held on Tuesday by the Ministry of Development and Investment. The platform was presented by the Minister of Development and…
“At the recent summit we offered a very clear choice to Turkey, but unfortunately it seems that Ankara is choosing the path that leads to sanctions,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during his discussions…
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden’s call on Turkey to reverse the decision on Hagia Sophia, during his speech at the Rotunda Monument in Thessaloniki on Wednesday…
Microsoft’s President/Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith announced that the technology company will build data centers in Greece, a move that will assist the country’s economy. The announcement was made alongside Prime Minister…
Microsoft is set to make a huge investment in Greece, amounting to €1 billion. The official announcement of the deal is scheduled to take place on Monday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…
Following a rise in coronavirus infections particularly in the centre of Athens, as of today there are new coronavirus measures. The emergency measures which will last until October 4, are as follows:…
Following a rise in coronavirus infections particularly in the centre of Athens, Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Friday announced emergency measures that will go into effect…
Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas referred to the possibility of a second lockdown during an an interview with SKAI TV on Wednesday, saying that this cannot be ruled out as an option. “We…
During joint statements with visiting European Council President Charles Michel, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that Greece will continue to strictly protect its borders in Evros and at sea. The Greek PM…
Summer holidays for students and teachers came to an end as schools throughout Greece opened on Monday, but with new precautions and plans for possible closures due to the novel virus. It…
Greece is facing two major external challenges- the coronavirus pandemic and Turkish provocativeness, government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Monday. He noted that a stabilisation in the number of daily cases is…
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday briefed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Turkey’s provocations against peace and regional stability in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. Dendias met with Guterres…
“The conversation windows between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further and not closed. For this, instead of new provocations, we finally need steps to relax and initiate direct discussions. We…
Greek Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas on Monday announced that Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert Professor Sotiris Tsiodras together with Deputy Crisis Control Minister Nikos Hardalias and Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis will…
Greek authorities have announced the implementation of restrictive measures for the island of Lesvos, in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19. The measures which were announced on Sunday by the…
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) have intensified checks to make sure citizens and businesses are complying with regulations put in place to help curb the spread of Covid-19. On Friday, officers carried out…
“Greece will receive its quota of coronavirus vaccines under the pre-purchase agreement by the European Commission and the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, if the vaccine under development successfully passes the necessary tests,” Prime…
Greece’s Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias stated that despite the increase number of cases reported, the country has a better epidemiological level than many other countries, but if protection measures aren’t…
The use of masks by all employees and customers at public services is mandatory, Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos said in a circular on Monday. In addition, all civil servants who belong to vulnerable groups are…