Greece Picked as EU GOVSATCOM Hub

The Ministries of Defense and Digital Governance announced Greece was selected as one of the two hubs for the European Union’s secure satellite communications program, GOVSATCOM. The selection was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, …

Greece Falls Far Behind EU Recycling Rate Targets

Greece is struggling to meet several key interim sustainability targets, which the EU has set along its path to transition the bloc to greener ways by 2025. To be fair, however, Greece’s underperformance is the norm rather than the exception, at least …

Greece Mulls Cheaper Financing for Sustainable Hotels

Greece’s “green” hotels may soon be able to secure more affordable financing than less sustainable hotels, says Alexandros Vassilikos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH). The benefit will be linked to a hotel’s environmental footprint, and …

Revolut Launches Commission-Free ETF Investment Programs in Greece

Revolut announced the launch of its ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) investment programs, on Thursday, Jan 16, now available across the entire European Economic Area (EEA), including Greece. Investment services in the EEA are provided by Revolut Securities …

Noumenia: The New Moon Day Was the Holiest in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greeks celebrated the new moon calling it Noumenia. Credit: Carl Young CC BY-SA-4.0 In Ancient Greece, Noumenia, the day of the new moon, was the first day of the month and was considered to be “the holiest of days,” according to philosopher and …

Everyone booking summer holidays to Spain and Greece will need new travel permit

Everyone planning a summer sunshine getaway in Spain or Greece this year may be forced to get a new type of travel permit before they are allowed to go. The new scheme is expected to come in later this year just as the holiday season gets into full swing. …

Edward Asryan met with the Chiefs of Defence Staffs of Greece and Georgia and held private discussions with the Chiefs ...

UN Security Council adopts Red Sea resolution drafted by Greece, US

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday, primarily drafted by Greece and the United States, addressing the safety of navigation in the Red Sea. It garnered 12 votes in favor (Greece, USA, France, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Guyana, …

Greece Selected for EU Secure Satellite Program

The GOVSATCOM HUB will operate in Greece, as part of the European Space Programme. Public Domain Greece has been selected as the base of one of two hubs of the European Union’s secure satellite telecommunications program GOVSATCOM. As stated in a joint …

Opposition Rips Mitsotakis “Partisan Choice” for Greece’s President

Ruling New Democracy MPs congratulate Konstantinos Tasoulas who was nominated by PM Mitsotakis to become the next President og Greece. Credit: AMNA/Alexandros Beltes. The Prime Minister’s decision to nominate Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tasoulas, …