First official visit of Greeks to Beijing to attract Chinese students
“Admitting 10,000-20,000 Chinese students every year to Greek universities, under all programs, would be a realistic goal,” according to the SiG President.
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Athens and Boston Unite: New Partnership to Tackle Urban Challenges
Athens and Boston Unite: New Partnership to Tackle Urban Challenges
This Athens-Boston partnership aims to address critical urban issues, from overtourism to climate and housing crises, while fostering innovation and cultural exchange.
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Mitsotakis: Greek railways’ restructuring will be based on the ‘PPC model’
Mitsotakis: Greek railways' restructuring will be based on the 'PPC model'
He stressed that, "later today, contracts will be signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the restoration of infrastructure in Thessaly, which was destroyed by Daniel shortly after the completion of Contract 717 in September 2023.
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‘Last year it was St Tropez, before it was Amalfi. This year’s it’s Greece’
‘Last year it was St Tropez, before it was Amalfi. This year’s it’s Greece’
“Last summer it was Saint-Tropez, the summer before that was the Amalfi Coast,” she said, referring to the famous French and Italian resorts, respectively. “People are booking Greece left, right and center now.”
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TasteAtlas Top 50 Cookies: Greece Shines with Four Entries
TasteAtlas Top 50 Cookies: Greece Shines with Four Entries
While Greek fans might be a little salty about Melomakarona landing at #2, there’s no denying the country’s dessert dominance—securing spots for Melomakarona, Amygdalota, Moustokouloura, and Kourabiedes. Let’s dive into the rankings and celebrate Greece’s sweet legacy.
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Kostas Tsimikas Becomes First Greek Premier League Champion with Liverpool
Kostas Tsimikas Becomes First Greek Premier League Champion with Liverpool
Kostas Tsimikas has made history as the first Greek player to win the Premier League, achieving this milestone with Liverpool FC in the 2024–2025 season.
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Lekkas: Conclusions in the next few hours on the cracks in Voutes
Lekkas: Conclusions in the next few hours on the cracks in Voutes
The first estimates for the cracks in Voutes Heraklion are related to ground ruptures about 150 meters long, said Professor Efthimios Lekkas, chairman of the Permanent Special Scientific Committee for Earthquake Risk Assessment
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Greek Hymn “Christos Anesti” Marks a Symbolic Farewell at Pope Francis’ Funeral
Greek Hymn “Christos Anesti” Marks a Symbolic Farewell at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The 88-year-old pontiff, who passed away shortly after delivering his Easter Sunday Urbi et Orbi blessing, was honored with this Eastern Orthodox hymn, symbolizing resurrection and eternal life—a fitting tribute to a pope known for bridging divides
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Greece Rejects Refugee Returns from Germany
Greece Rejects Refugee Returns from Germany
Greek Immigration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis told Skai news channel that accepting such returns is “out of the question” given Greece’s position as the EU’s second-highest host of refugees per capita, after Cyprus. “As long as there is no fair distribution of burdens within the European Union, Greece will not accept any returns,” Voridis stated, emphasizing that returns would not address the broader migration issue.
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JP Morgan ‘Bullish’ on Greek Banks
JP Morgan ‘Bullish’ on Greek Banks
JP Morgan also made a slight upward revision to its profitability estimates for the Greek banks, taking into account the most recent industry data as well as valuation adjustments following the announcement of full-year 2024 results
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Top European Destinations for 2025: Peloponnese Shines as Greece’s Hidden Gem
Top European Destinations for 2025: Peloponnese Shines as Greece’s Hidden Gem
While Greece’s islands often steal the spotlight, the Peloponnese is emerging as a star for 2025, thanks to its rich history, stunning landscapes, and fewer crowds
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Eurostat: Women and Youth Most Underpaid in Greece
Eurostat: Women and Youth Most Underpaid in Greece
Greece ranks among the EU countries with the highest proportion of low-paid workers. Specifically, 21.7% of workers earn two-thirds or less of the median gross hourly wage—placing Greece fourth after Bulgaria, Romania, and Latvia. The EU average is 14.7%, while in the Eurozone it’s slightly lower at 14.3%.
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Ecumenical Patriarch joint efforts with Pope Francis to bring Churches closer,for migration and environment
Ecumenical Patriarch highlights joint efforts with Pope Francis to bring Churches closer, for migration and the environment
Referring to Pope Francis as "brother", Patriarch Bartholomew noted that a meeting between them had been planned in May on the 1,700-year anniversary of the 1st Ecumenical Synod but "the God of life and death decided otherwise".
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Mitsotakis Champions New Law to Repatriate Greek Doctors From The U.S
Mitsotakis Champions New Law to Repatriate Greek Doctors From The U.S
This is an attempt to tackle persistent shortages in the national healthcare system and strengthen regional medical services.
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Greece 4th Most Popular Summer Destination for Europeans
Greece 4th Most Popular Summer Destination for Europeans
The majority of travellers still favour intra-European destinations, particularly neighbouring or non-neighbouring countries. Southern and Mediterranean Europe continues to top the regional travel charts, attracting 41% of prospective visitors. Notably though, this figure reflects an 8% year-on-year decline—potentially linked to rising summer temperatures and climate concerns.
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Bulgaria Urges Greece to Open Rudozem–Xanthi Border Crossing by 2026
Bulgaria Urges Greece to Open Rudozem–Xanthi Border Crossing by 2026
Both the Bulgarian and Greek sides of the crossing are fully prepared for operation, with infrastructure and facilities already in place.
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Athens Launches Task Force to Safeguard Historic City Center
Athens Launches Task Force to Safeguard Historic City Center
“We have an obligation to preserve the identity and character of our unique historic center,” said Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. “Cracking down on illegal activities and the reckless commercialization of our historic sites is a top priority, so that we can pass on a rich legacy to the younger generations.”
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Birth and family status certificates abolished as public sector requirement
Birth and family status certificates abolished as public sector requirement
Birth and family status certificates will no longer be required as supporting documents in the public sector as of Thursday. Citizens will no longer need to present them, as the information contained in these certificates will now be obtained electronically from the relevant services.
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President Tassoulas on Armenian Genocide: Remembering and honoring the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims
President Tassoulas on Armenian Genocide: Remembering and honoring the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims
Tassoulas said it is the highest national obligation both for the victims' memory and for human conscience "to restore the historic truth and be continuously vigilant to avert similar heinous crimes in the future - which hellenism has similarly also suffered - and every action that incites by words and deeds discrimination, bigotry, and violence."
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Children adopted by foreigners up to 1976 may apply for inclusion in Greek town registries, ministers say
Children adopted by foreigners up to 1976 may apply for inclusion in Greek town registries, ministers say
Specifically, the ministerial decision lists the documents necessary for the registration, correction, or change at town registries in Greece of children who were adopted by non-Greek nationals by 1976.
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Greece Celebrates Return of Parthenon Fragments, Ramps Up Pressure on British Museum
Greece Celebrates Return of Parthenon Fragments, Ramps Up Pressure on British Museum
The return marks a significant step in Greece’s 40-year campaign to reclaim the Elgin Marbles, a collection of Parthenon sculptures taken by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, currently housed in the British Museum.
