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Republic of Cyprus celebrates its 61th anniversary

Today the Republic of Cyprus proudly celebrates its 61th anniversary since the declaration of its Independence from the United Kingdom.…

October 1, 2021

UNESCO calls on UK to return Parthenon Marbles to Greece

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called on Britain to return of the Parthenon sculptures from…

October 1, 2021

France threatens sanctions and electricity cuts against UK as post-Brexit tensions increase

France wants to continue fishing near the British islands of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel, but their licenses…

October 1, 2021

Greece Imposes Testing Requirements for US & Egypt Travellers

Authorities in Greece have announced that travellers from Egypt and the United States will undergo a mandatory testing process upon…

September 30, 2021

Why is France so upset?

Why is France so upset? Those pointing to the commercial deal are missing the point. The view in Paris is…

September 18, 2021

UK Travel Update: Amber list scrapped, easing of travel restrictions

The UK is simplifying its  traffic light travel rules and removing mandatory COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travelers returning to England…

September 18, 2021

Miss Great Britain: Greek beauty to compete without make-up "to empower women"

Skiathos-born Elle Seline, 31, said she will compete in this year’s Miss Great Britain withoout makeup to “empower young women”.…

September 14, 2021

Guarantee the safety of the women and girls of Afghanistan: EU and allies

The European Union and 20 other countries have issued a joint statement expressing their deep concern over the situation of…

August 19, 2021

Greek President thanks foreign leaders for firefighting support

The President of the Hellenic Republic  Katerina Sakellaropoulou thanked all foreign leasers who had contributed to Greece's firefighting efforts in…

August 17, 2021

Greece among 67 countries demanding safe passage out of Afghanistan

Greece joined 65 other countries in asking that Afghans and international citizens who wish to depart must be allowed to…

August 16, 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions Extended in Greece for Foreign Arrivals

Greece is still welcoming tourists free of COVID-19, but health measures to deal with the ongoing pandemic will be extended…

August 16, 2021

UK Ambassador Kate Smith announces completion of her term in Greece

UK Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith posted a farewell message in social media on Friday, on the last day of…

July 31, 2021

Vaccinated Greeks will not be required to quarantine in UK

Fully vaccinated Greeks and citizens from the European Union and the United States will henceforth be exempt from quarantine in…

July 29, 2021

Greece bans entry of certain foreign nationals without proof of vaccination

Foreign nationals from Rwanda and Thailand are now required to show evidence of vaccination when travelling to Greece said the…

July 16, 2021

British tourists with COVID-19 broke out of a quarantine hotel in Zakynthos

Four tourists fled from the quarantine hotel in Zakynthos to take a return flight to Britain. The four female tourists…

July 13, 2021

Greece exempts nationals of another 5 countries from entry restrictions

Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday added five countries to the list of countries whose citizens are exempted from…

July 3, 2021

Britain's 'HMS Kent' frigate docks at Piraeus Port

Journalists were given a tour of "HMS Kent" frigate of the UK's Royal Navy at Piraeus port on Wednesday. "The…

June 24, 2021

Greece expected to be added to Britain's travel "green list" on July 19

On July 19, Greece, along with other European countries and the United States, is expected to be on the green…

June 23, 2021

Entry requirements to vist Greece June 2021

Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday extended its standing notam for entry ban of non-EU citizens to June 26.…

June 20, 2021

Mitsotakis to Johnson: Greece is a safe country for British tourists, do not discriminate

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, on the sidelines of today's…

June 14, 2021
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