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British Premier Boris Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a personal statement he uploaded onto his social media platforms on Friday morning.
Johnson, 55, said that his symptoms are mild. He mentioned that...
Archaeology
Major British Newspapers Side With Greece Over Parthenon Sculptures
Two of Great Britain's most prominent newspapers, the Sunday Times and the Guardian, printed opinion and editorial articles respectively over the weekend in which they sided with Greece over the repatriation of its priceless Parthenon sculptures.
In a strong show...
Diplomacy
''A Moment of Sadness'': Greece Reacts to UK's Departure From the EU
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's Foreign Minister issued two statements on Friday and Saturday respectively, commenting on the momentous event of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
''Brexit Day is a moment of sadness, but...
Europe
Historic Day for Europe as the United Kingdom Leaves EU After 47 Years
This is -- finally -- it.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland officially leaves the European Union on Friday, January 31 at 23:00 UTC (midnight of February 1, Brussels time) after three and a half years of...
Europe
Britain Confirms it Will Not Deport Unregistered EU Citizens After Brexit
The authorities of the United Kingdom will not deport any European Union citizen from the country after Brexit, even after the conclusion of the ''EU Settlement Scheme'' in 2021, it was disclosed on Friday.
The revelation was made public by...
Economy
Greek Presence in Britain Expands, Despite Brexit Uncertainty
According to a study conducted by the Southeast European Studies research group of the University of Oxford (SEESOX), the number of Greek nationals who moved to the UK to study or work increased significantly in the last decade, despite...
Cyprus
Bills Safeguarding Britons' Post-Brexit Rights in Cyprus Before Parliament
Two bills regarding the rights of British nationals who live in Cyprus were discussed by the Labour Committee of the Cypriot House recently.
The two pieces of legislation aim to safeguard the rights currently enjoyed by Britons living in Cyprus...
Diplomacy
Greek Citizens Will Continue to Pay Same UK University Fees as Britons in 2020
Speaking at an event in the British Embassy in Athens on Friday, Kate Smith, the UK Ambassador to Greece, reaffirmed that the Greek citizens who will begin their university education in the UK in 2020 will pay the same...
Europe
Greek Air Force Wins Award During Royal Navy International Air Day in the UK
The team ''Daedalus’'' of the Greek (Hellenic) Air-Force won a prize in this year’s Royal Navy International Air Day that took place in the United Kingdom earlier this month.
The Greek team participated in this year’s show with a Beechcraft...
Europe
Archbishop Nikitas Enthroned in London
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain was enthroned as the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church in London on Saturday.
Hundreds of faithful Orthodox Christians and prominent members of the Greek and Cypriot communities in the UK gathered on...