Prokopis Pavlopoulos
Greece bids farewell to Mikroutsikos
The civil funeral of prominent composer and former culture minister Thanos Mikroutsikos was held Monday at the First Cemetery of Athens.
He died of cardiac arrest at the capital's Metropolitan Hospital on Saturday after a long bout with cancer. He was 72.
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Tom Hanks now officially Greek
"I am 110% Greek," Tom Hanks said some time ago and now it is official
Upon the initiative of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who had met him in the past, Hanks and his family will receive honorary citizenship and the decision was signed today by President Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
It is considered a particular and rare honour in most countries.
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Hollywood superstar becomes honorary Greek
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks was made an honorary Greek citizen by decree signed by Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Friday, according to local media reports.
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PM considering politician for president
Tensions in Greek-Turkish relations may influence Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' choice for President of the Republic by selecting a politician, instead of a non-political figure, sources close to the premier have said.
The final choice of candidate is expected to be announced near the end of January 2020.
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Vucic met with Tsipras and ended his visit to Greece
With that meeting, Vucic ended his two-day official visit to Greece.
Vucic and Tsipras cooperated while Tsipras was still at the helm of the Greek government, as part of regional co-operation between Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece.
President, PM address event marking Kathimerini's 100th anniversary
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Sunday underlined the importance of defending democracy and the freedom of the press at an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kathimerini newspaper.
Xi backs Greek case for Marbles’ return
Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (right), has backed Greece's efforts to retrieve the Parthenon Marbles, held by the British Museum in London for the past 200 years.
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Wrapping up Athens visit, Xi says China will support Greece for return of Parthenon Marbles
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed solidarity with Greece on the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles during his visit to the Acropolis Museum on Tuesday morning, which wrapped up his official two-day visit to Athens.
Traffic disruptions in central Athens for Xi's visit to the Acropolis Museum
Streets around Athens' main Syntagma square, the Hilton hotel and the Acropolis Hill will be closed off to traffic on Tuesday morning, to facilitate Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Acropolis Museum, authorities said.
Xi, who is on an official two-day visit to Athens, will be accompanied by Greek counterpart Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
Chinese President attends official dinner at Presidential Mansion
Chinese President Xi Jinping (r) signs a guest book in the presence of his Greek counterpart Prokopis Pavlopoulos (l) before attending an official dinner at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Monday. The Chinese President is paying a two-day official visit to Greece. [EPA]