A little more than a year ago the first coronavirus case was reported in Greece. The country entered a first strict lockdown in the spring of 2020, opened up for tourism in the summer and entered a second tough lockdown at the end of year. The Greek government has spent about 27 billion euros so [...]
The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation invites applications for one (1) PhD fellowship in the field of Modern Greek studies. The selected applicant will pursue his/her doctoral research in English in the Faculty of Humanities, under the supervision of the Marilena Laskaridis Chair of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Amsterdam. The fellowship is for a [...]
The EUNICE ENERGY GROUP (EEG) announced it will proceed to the immediate implementation of its two major energy storage projects in Ptolemaida and Megalopolis. The group got the "green light" for the fast response energy storage projects, PTOLEMAIDA BESS and ARCADIA BESS, by the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE). The investment amounts to 600 million [...]
The Greek version of #metoo and the “legislate away” approach by Antonis D. Papagiannidis The #metoo wave came belatedly to Greek shores, but it came with a formidable force. It started with rape and sexual-assault accusations in the sports world – of all fields in sailing, with 2004 Olympics golden medalist Sophia Bekatorou taking the [...]
A report from the Centre for the Study of Democracy, a Sofia-based thinktank, suggests that Moscow’s “malign” influence on strategic decision-making in southeast Europe remains strong, even though Russian economic power has weakened in recent years with the gradual opening up of the region’s energy markets. Russia continues to disrupt economic policymaking and promote divisive [...]
The iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort, on the western coast of Sithonia Halkidiki, on northern mainland Greece, announced its opening under in April 2021. The resort in Greece is nestled on the slopes of Meliton, overlooking the expansive blue of Toroneos Gulf, stretching across 1,763 hectares of verdant landscapes and along 9 km of sandy, [...]
Greek early-stage startups conquer new frontiers through the Greek Startup Universe! StartupGreece Non-profit organization and Founderhood are pleased to announce the launching of the online program Greek Startup Universe on March 2, 2021, which is under the auspices of the Secretariat General for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [...]
Viomichaniki Epitheorisi’s second issue, in March 1992, is concerned by the energy dependence of Greece. Back then, the main worry was the energy intensity- the rate of energy consumption relative to GDP and its rapidly rising trend. The problem was exacerbated by the fact that Greeks loved their cars and did not much use public [...]
Greece is working on a package of measures that will make an it ideal destination for digital nomads. The latest plan, undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism, includes: Improving broadband infrastructure, especially in relation to the provision of high-speed internet services. Cooperation and exchange of infrastructure know-how and best practices with other cities abroad which [...]
15th Capital Link International Shipping Forum “Sailing into Recovery” March 2 & 3, 2021 Digital Event Capital Link's 15th Annual International Shipping Forum will take place on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 2 & 3, 2021 as a digital event. The Forum is held in partnership with Citi and in cooperation with NYSE and Nasdaq. Over [...]
