
Greece elected to UNESCO IOC Executive Board
Greece was elected on Wednesday to the Executive Board of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO for 2025-2027.
Greece was elected on Wednesday to the Executive Board of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO for 2025-2027.
The Cypriot side has more broadly linked the issue of financing the project to resolving the underlying geopolitical dispute, implicitly accusing Athens of downplaying the issue during negotiations for the intergovernmental agreement.
The mission of Greek satellite DUTHSat-2 is to monitor the environment, enhance disaster response, and strengthen civil protection
Specifically, the country had one of the highest coverages in the EU, with a percentage of 99.80% in 2024, exceeding the average (94.35%) and presenting a spectacular increase compared to 2019, when it was 0%.
The announcement noted that an amount of 1,993 million euros which refers to the time differentiation of payments from ordinary budget and an amount of 499 million Euros which refers to the time differentiation of investment expenditure, do not affect the General Government outcome in fiscal terms.
The reopening, coinciding with the start of the island’s tourism season, transforms the museum into a modern cultural hub, showcasing Santorini’s rich heritage to a global audience.