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Greece
The 10 Most Important Greek Archaeological Discoveries of 2011
There are enough significant archaeological discoveries made every year in Greece to fill entire museums. This was also the case in 2011, despite a drop in financing for research as a result of the economic crisis. The authoritative weekly...
Greece
President of Hellenic Parliament Meets Canadian Ambassador to Greece
A meeting was held between the Canadian Ambassador to Greece, Robert Peck, and the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Philippos Petsalnikos. During the meeting both parties examined the future development of bilateral relations between Greece and Canada.
The President of...
Economy
United Arab Emirates Eye Investment Opportunities in Greece
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, while on an official state visit to Greece, said "the attention we pay to Greece stems from our conviction that despite the difficult economic conditions the...
Australia
Australian Students Visit Greece to Study Ancient Greek Culture
A new 3 week long educational programme allows Australian university students to visit Greece, in order to study and immerse themselves in the ancient Greek culture and its legacy.
In cooperation with the Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens, the students...
Economy
Economides’ Greece: An Old Country Needs a Brand New Name
ATHENS – Ten years ago, Peter Economides, a marketing strategist who helped re-launch a dying Apple computer company into the world’s second-largest business, left New York, came to visit Greece, stayed at a hotel on Athens’ southern coast, saw...
Europe
Turkey Satisfied with World Court’s Verdict Against Greece
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed satisfaction concerning the World Court's verdict, according to which Greece was wrong to block FYROM's bid to join NATO in 2008 because of a long-running dispute over the fledgling country's use of...
Australia
Australian Students Visit Crete
Twelve students from New South Wales visited Rethymno in Crete last week for the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete during World War II.
The students, on scholarship from the Australian Prime Minister’s office, were accompanied...
Australia
A Greek Café’s Australian Dream
The National Museum of Australia has decided to honor the historical, cultural and social offer of Australia’s Greek Cafe with a permanent exhibition which is to be open to the public starting next month.
The exhibit goes under the title...