Jordan
Basketball
Greece Beats Jordan Ahead of FIBA World Cup in China
The Greek National basketball team beat Jordan 92-65 on Saturday in the first game of the 2019 Suzhou International Basketball Challenge in China ahead of the World Cup.
NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 13 points, behind Giorgos Printezis with 17...
Greece
Greek Island of Skiathos Hosts Members of Jordan's Royal Family
Approximately ten members of the royal family of Jordan recently spent a few days on Greece's idyllic island of Skiathos to enjoy their summer break, according to reports on Wednesday.
Reports from several sources on the island said that the...
Diplomacy
Leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Jordan Agree to Enhanced Cooperation
Leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Jordan agreed at their summit meeting in Amman on Sunday to expand cooperation in vital sectors, including energy, water, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, education, trade and investment.
Jordan's King Abdullah, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek...
Culture
UN Exhibition on Migration Comes to Athens October 26
A photographic exhibition titled "Light on the Move" will be presented at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens between October 26-31. The exhibition is being organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nation's migration body.
Photographs...
Greece
Greek Anti-Terror Cops Trump European Rivals in International Contest
Greek anti-terrorist officers have trumped their European colleagues in an international competition among elite special forces held in Jordan.
EKAM officers secured the highest score from all European countries in the 10th annual contest between special forces held at a...
Cyprus
Greek, Cypriot, Jordanian Leaders Meet in Nicosia
Cyprus hosted the leaders of Greece and Jordan in Nicosia on Tuesday, in a three-way meeting aimed at strengthening ties in the volatile Mediterranean region on a host of issues, from water management to the protection of artefacts.
Jordan and...
Cyprus
Tsipras Optimistic Over Resumption of Cyprus Talks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras expressed optimism on Tuesday that after elections in Cyprus on Jan. 28, a window will open to resume the efforts for a solution to the Cyprus issue.
“We remain firmly committed to the resumption of...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeologist Exploring Jordan’s Rich Ancient Sugar Industry
Greek archeologist Konstantinos Politis is the chairman of the Hellenic Society for Near Eastern Studies and has been excavating in Jordan for more than 30 years.
Politis' recent focus has been geared towards the production of sugar across the whole...
Greek news
Greek Composer Yanni to Perform at Jordan Festival
The famous Greek composer and pianist, Yanni will be closing the Jordan Festival 2016 in September at the Amman Citadel. Numerous concerts and events have been planned to take place at the Citadel as part of the festival, featuring...
Greece
Royalty to Join the Latest High-Profile Visits to Lesvos
Queen Rania of Jordan is due to visit the island of Lesvos on Monday to meet with refugees there, the country’s royal press office announced yesterday.
She will be the latest of high-profile figures following the recent visit of Pope...