Greece Elected to Key UNESCO Committee on Cultural Heritage Protection
The election took place on Wednesday during the 8th meeting of the Convention’s State Parties in Paris.
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Greece Highlights Strategic Role in Energy and Geopolitics at 6th Economist Business Conference in New York
Greece Highlights Strategic Role in Energy and Geopolitics at 6th Economist Business Conference in New York
Representing Greece, Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou laid out Athens’ regional strategy in the energy sector, emphasising the country’s emerging role as a linchpin in Europe’s new energy architecture.
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Greeks Recorded Longest Working Hours in Europe in 2024: Eurostat
Greeks Recorded Longest Working Hours in Europe in 2024: Eurostat
The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in the EU’s so-called “core” countries.
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Greece and Israel have taken a significant step forward in defense collaboration
Greece and Israel have taken a significant step forward in defense collaboration
At the heart of the agreement is “BlueWhale,” a state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Israel. Designed for various high-risk maritime missions, the unmanned system is capable of covert operations, including intelligence gathering, submarine and underwater target detection, acoustic surveillance, and minefield mapping on the seabed.
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Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” agreement in Athens
Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” agreement in Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the agreement as a milestone in the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. “Greek-Egyptian relations have immense potential and are poised for further growth,” he said, noting that the partnership builds on a history of strong cooperation and aims to deliver tangible results.
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Greece and Bulgaria have finalized a landmark agreement on using the Ardas River’s waters
Greece and Bulgaria have finalized a landmark agreement on using the Ardas River’s waters
The Joint Declaration, signed on May 2, 2025, by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, marks a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.
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Greece among potential suppliers of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, source tells Reuters
Greece among potential suppliers of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, source tells Reuters
Ukraine is increasingly desperate to get more Patriots, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy telling CBS news last month his government was ready to buy 10 of the US-made air defense systems that are vital for shooting down Russian ballistic missiles.
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RRF – Greece Receives €3.1BN from Fund
RRF – Greece Receives €3.1BN from Fund
According to the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, this payment request related to the fulfillment of 32 milestones and targets—29 under the grant component and three under the loan component of the plan. As a result, Greece has now completed 139 milestones, or more than 35% of its overall target of 394, placing it well above the EU-27 average of 29%.
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Greece and Emirates Sign Strategic Tourism Memorandum in Dubai
Greece and Emirates Sign Strategic Tourism Memorandum in Dubai
The agreement introduces a new development pillar centered on sustainability and the extension of the tourist season.
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Greece Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for May
Greece Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for May
Greece’s UN envoy, Evangelos Sekeris, announced at a press conference that the presidency will prioritize maritime security and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. A key event, an open debate on maritime security under the theme of international peace and security, is scheduled for May 20. This high-level meeting will be chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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Greece Faces High Poverty Risk, Eurostat Reports
Greece Faces High Poverty Risk, Eurostat Reports
The figures align with recent Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data on deprivation, highlighting a persistent gap between Greece and the EU average. From 2023 to 2024, Greece’s at-risk population grew by 0.8%, adding over 80,000 individuals. Eurostat notes that official numbers likely understate the issue, as marginalized groups like the homeless, Roma, prisoners, and those in institutions or camps are often excluded from surveys.
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Celestyal Discovery becomes first ship in Greece to receive marine biofuel blend
Celestyal Discovery becomes first ship in Greece to receive marine biofuel blend
The locally produced blend combines conventional marine fuel with a second-generation biofuel derived from recycled used cooking oils. The innovation, created by Motor Oil’s subsidiary Verd, is fully compliant with the new ISO 8217:2024 standards and is credited with reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21%.
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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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Where Greece’s Tourists Come From: A Look at 2025’s Top Visitor Markets
Where Greece’s Tourists Come From: A Look at 2025’s Top Visitor Markets
The United Kingdom continues to hold the top spot as the largest source of incoming tourism, with 5.6 million seats booked for Greece this summer — up 2.2% from last year. This accounts for 20% of all international air traffic to Greece
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Study has revealed that Greece rank among the countries with the highest levels of loneliness in the world
A new study has revealed that Greece,Cyprus rank among the countries with the highest levels of loneliness in the world
The findings challenge common assumptions about who feels lonely—and where.
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Greek Women’s Water Polo Team Top in the World after 13-9 Win Over Hungary
Greek Women’s Water Polo Team Top in the World after 13-9 Win Over Hungary
The Greek team had previously defeated another tournament favorite, the Netherlands, to reach the final.
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Greece declares EEZ in Ionian Sea after unveiling maritime spatial plan
Greece declares EEZ in Ionian Sea after unveiling maritime spatial plan
The declaration, issued through a Presidential Decree, was published Thursday in the Government Gazette, just a day after the formal unveiling of the country’s comprehensive Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) framework.
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Greece Ranks 8th Globally for High Parking Costs, Averaging €6 for Two Hours
Greece Ranks 8th Globally for High Parking Costs, Averaging €6 for Two Hours
This places Greece ahead of neighbors like Italy and Spain in parking costs, contributing to its ranking among the top 10 most stressful countries for drivers.
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Dendias: We are strengthening defence relations and strategic cooperation between Greece and France
Dendias: We are strengthening defence relations and strategic cooperation between Greece and France
Dendias called the meeting "fruitful and candid, in the framework of our long-standing, traditional bonds, common values, shared trust and mutual respect," saying it had reaffirmed "that Greece and France are close allies and friends and share the same perception regarding the developments in Europe and the wider region".
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French Armed Forces Minister Lecornu Visits Athens as Greece and France Deepen Strategic Defence Cooperation
French Armed Forces Minister Lecornu Visits Athens as Greece and France Deepen Strategic Defence Cooperation
"France is one of Greece's closest partners. In the sectors of defence and security we have established a very important strategic partnership, which is constantly deepening," Mitsotakis said, praising the levels of cooperation between the two countries.
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Greece to Acquire Fourth Belharra Frigate
Greece to Acquire Fourth Belharra Frigate
Notably, Dendias told reporters he will propose the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate to the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA), with Lecornu expressing a “shared desire to move forward” with the proposal.
