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Greece
The Athens Grande Bretagne Hotel is Entwined With Greek History
The historic Grande Bretagne Hotel was built less than fifty years after Greece won its independence and the modern Greek State was beginning to take form.
It was built across the King's Palace and now stands across the Greek Parliament...
Greece
Top Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state.
History
The Fascinating History of Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square is the most historic in Athens and the central point for visitors for sightseeing in the Greek capital
Europe
Ethnic Greek Azov Fighter Overshadows Zelensky Speech at Greek Parliament
An ethnic Greek fighter of the Azov battalion in Mariupol who appeared in a short video shown by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech at the Greek Parliament on Thursday caused controversy in Greece.
The man identified himself with...
Europe
Zelensky Adopts Greek Motto “Freedom or Death” in Parliament Speech
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made an emotional speech at the Greek Parliament on Thursday saying that the Greek revolutionary motto "Freedom or Death" applies to his country today.
He said that just as the Greek predecessors fought for their liberty...
Europe
Ukraine’s President Zelensky to Address Greek Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Greek parliament via teleconference next week, it was reported on Saturday.
According to government sources, Ukrainian Ambassador to Greece Sergii Shutenko will be received by President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas on...
Diplomacy
Russia Warns Greece to Stop Anti-Russian Propaganda
In an unprecedented move, Russia's Embassy in Athens, Greece issued a statement on Sunday calling on "the very top officials, politicians and statesmen" to tone down their anti-Russian rhetoric.
"We call on everyone, and especially the very top officials, politicians...
Greek News
Greek Parliament Debates Defense Pact with France
Lawmakers in Greece are debating on Thursday the recently signed defense agreement with France in a deal described by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as "historic."
The deal, signed in Paris on September 28, states that Greece will buy three advanced frigates,...
Greece
Hellenic Parliament Honors the Greek War of Independence
The Hellenic Parliament is honoring the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence with two new commemorative events.
Greek News
Greek Parliament Launches Probe into Former Minister Nikos Pappas
The Greek Parliament voted to create a special committee to investigate allegations of foul play by former SYRIZA minister Nikos Pappas.