Greece

The gates of Athens' Polytechnic University closed Sunday, as the city marked the 51st anniversary of the 1973 pro-democracy student uprising, culminating in the traditional march to the US Embassy.

Winter preview….the week begins with meteorologists forecasting rain, a drop in temperature, and some snow, while in the coming days, intense rain is expected in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Lina Mendoni, the Greek Minister of Culture, highlighted the pivotal influence of the ancient civilizations of Greece and China on human evolution, the importance of cultural exchanges, and the constructive cooperation between the two countries in the fight for the repatriation of illegally exported cult

The third Toronto Economic Forum, held in the heart of Toronto on November 7, marked a significant step forward in the economic and political collaboration between Greece and Canada.

The high-pressure system that has kept Greece dry is beginning to weaken, and by Sunday, a new weather pattern will bring rain, especially across western, central, and southern regions. This shift, expected to last until mid-next week, will bring a brief drop in temperature.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced plans to reform the Greek military's reserve force during the large-scale military exercise Eponymous Hero, held near Litochoro in central Greece. The exercise was designed to showcase the capabilities of Greek army reservists.

In an effort to modernize and strengthen Greece's ties with its diaspora, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a comprehensive plan on Wednesday aimed at enhancing services for Greeks abroad.

There will be no significant change in the weather until Sunday in our country, according to Thodoris Kolydas. As the EMY director says in a post, “the only “strange” – and to be precise – not so common – is the Retrograde Low which from NE Europe is heading southwest. This is caused by the strong anticyclone covering much of Europe. (Video 1)

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will be in Athens on Nov. 8 to hold talks with Greek Foreign Minister Yorgo Gerapetritis amid growing ties between the two neighboring countries.

Talks between the two top diplomats will focus on bilateral relations and review the preparations of the Türkiye-Greece high-level cooperation council to be held in early 2025, according to diplomatic sources.

Greece is set to experience a significant weather shift as a cold front begins to move across the country, bringing cooler temperatures and increased rainfall in the second half of November. While weather conditions remain mild for now, featuring sunny skies, comfortable autumn temperatures, and brisk northerly winds, a change is on the horizon.