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Greek tourism minister to visit Japan in September
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni received the new ambassador of Japan, Koichi Ito, on Thursday.
During the meeting, they discussed the promotion of bilateral tourism cooperation, as well as the events in the field of tourism, planned on both sides, within the framework of Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism 2024.
Hatzidakis: International competitiveness is key
The key word for Greece and Europe is competitiveness, said National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis in interviews with the Bloomberg and CNBC television networks.
Resignation deals blow to brain gain
The recent resignation of the scientific director of the Biomedical Research Foundation (BRFAA) of the Academy of Athens has cast a shadow over Greece's stated objective to plug the brain drain that has scarred the country and pave the way for a much-needed brain gain.
Dendias attends event marking bicentenary of Byron’s death
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has attended the opening of a two-day festival at Trinity College Cambridge in England to mark with the bicentenary of Lord Byron's death on 19 April 1824, in Messolongi, Greece.
Vucic: What Bakoyannis did is disgrace, she did not even speak with Belgrade
SJENICA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday Council of Europe (CoE) rapporteur Dora Bakoyannis, who recently recommended that the so-called Kosovo be admitted to the organisation, had not even fulfilled the fundamental obligation to speak with Belgrade before a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) session, and noted that what she had done was a "disgrace."
Erdogan sees upcoming meeting with Mitsotakis as ‘important stage’
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he views his upcoming meeting on May 13 with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis "an important stage" in exploring how the relationship between Greece and Turkey can be improved.
Rapprochement with Turkey has reduced illegal migration flows, Mitsotakis says
The policy of rapprochement with Turkey had helped decrease illegal migration flows, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said from Lesvos.
10-15% Higher Prices: Bulgarians and Foreigners Brace for Increased Travel Costs as Holiday Season Approaches
As the May holidays mark the onset of sea tourism, Bulgarians and foreigners preparing for their annual getaways are facing a stark reality: trips this year will come with a heftier price tag, with expenses expected to surge by 10-15% compared to last year.
Greece plans defense system like Israel’s Iron Dome
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's defense and diplomatic editor, joins Thanos Davelis to explore Defense Minister Nikos Dendias' plan for a defense system for Greece similar to Israel's Iron Dome, discuss the view from Athens following Iran's attack on Israel, and look at the key takeaways from the EU summit on Cyprus.
Erdoğan says Greek PM's visit aims to strengthen ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' upcoming visit to Türkiye presents an opportunity to enhance ties between Ankara and Athens.
"This visit is an important stage in Türkiye-Greece relations," Erdogan told a group of journalists in Istanbul on April 19.
Venice Biennale: The opening of the Greek pavilion
Xirómero/Dryland is representing Greece drawing its inspiration from folklore festivals
Greek PM meets Turkish tourists amid arrivals surge on Lesvos
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, currently on a campaign tour of Lesvos, met with Turkish tourists on the eastern Aegean island, which has seen a surge in visitors from the neighboring country following the implementation of the "visa-express" program.
Travel receipts soared 24.5% in Jan-Feb
Travel receipts posted a remarkable 24.5% increase year-on-year in Greece in January and February, Bank of Greece data showed on Friday, helping moderate the country's current account eficit.
Turkish threats over marine parks
Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara's objections to Greece's announcement to designate marine parks, including one in the Aegean Sea.
Ankara's intransigent stance on issues related to the Aegean, as expressed by its ministries of foreign affairs and defense and the ruling AKP party, stem from its long-held theory of "gray zones" in the region.
AMW | Athens | May 22-25
Athens Music Week (athensmusicweek.gr) returns from May 22 to 25 with a series of events at Technopolis (Pireos 100) and other key concert venues. Featuring over 200 artists, industry professionals, and 36 musical acts from Greece and abroad, AMW is a nexus for music enthusiasts, artists and professionals alike.