The Secretary-General of UN Tourism concluded an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Zurab Pololikashvili led a high-level delegation to the country to join the official inauguration of the Tehran International Tourism Expo and for a series of bilateral meetings aimed at advancing common goals on resilience, diversity and rural tourism development. Secretary-General Pololikashvili joined Iranian President, His Excellency Ebrahim Raisi, for the opening of the 17th edition of the exhibition. During this major event, UN Tourism reaffirmed its commitment to helping Iran develop its tourism sector through promotion and investment, while also helping the country train a…
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History of Greek American Heritage MonthDon Doroteo Teodoro, a sailor who landed in Boca Ciega Bay with the Narváez expedition in 1528 at the site of the Prada Jungle in present-day St. Petersburg, Florida, was the first Greek to visit what is today the United States. Captured by natives sailing along the Gulf coastline, Teodoro was likely murdered by the natives and was never seen again.In search of the legendary Northwest Passage, Greek captain Juan de Fuca crossed the Pacific coast under the Spanish banner in 1592. He claimed to have discovered a body of water, a strait that today…
The Greek Ministry of Culture announced Thursday the repatriation of two antiquities from Switzerland to Greece on January 23, reports ANA.According to a press release from the ministry, two antiquities illegally taken out of Greek territory on an unknown date were repatriated from Bern. These are:- A stone inscription fragment (0.186mx 0.169mx 0.086m) of which five verses with main names are partially preserved. The inscription dates from the Hellenistic period (late 3rd – early 2nd century BCE) and is believed to come from the island of Kos.- A fragment of an Ionic marble capital (0.228 mx 0.228 mx 0.17 m),…
Greek students enrolling in private branches of foreign universities founded in Greece will have to go through the Greek university entrance examination system and meet certain minimum requirements to be offered a place, the Greek university said on Wednesday. Minister of Education Kyriakos Pierrakakis, reports ANA.In addition, they will also have to meet any additional criteria imposed by the parent foreign university, it said.The minister presented the bill authorizing the creation of non-state and non-profit universities in the country, which must be put out for public consultation on Wednesday evening.Pierrakakis emphasized that prospective students must also obtain the minimum passing…
To the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), taking place this week in Nairobi, leaders are expected to discuss ideas for a low-carbon recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to accelerate ecosystem restoration. This type of rebound could reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. 25 percent by 2030while creating jobs, improving health, making cities more livable and preserving the environment for future generations. Micro, small and medium enterprises have a crucial role to play, because they represent 90 percent of businesses and are responsible for more than half of global employment. That’s why experts say it’s encouraging…
International arrivals at Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport recorded a significant increase compared to 2022, while the tourist season opened earlier for cruises to Thessaloniki this year and the outlook is very encouraging for 2024, announced Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti in an online intervention. during a conference organized by the Regional Union of Municipalities of Central Macedonia within the framework of the 32nd business and economic forum “Money Show” held in Thessaloniki, reports ANA.Rapti said that in the first 11 months of 2023, from January to November, there was a significant increase in travel revenue which reached 14.5 percent or…
Greece is the natural gateway to Europe and beyond, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday during the opening speech of the annual “Raisina Dialogue” in New Delhi, ANA reports. Mitsotakis spoke of the long partnership between Greece and India “between the oldest democracy in the world and the largest democracy in the world”, and added that “Greece can serve as an interlocutor between India and Europe “. He also invited Indian businesses to join Greece and said Greece and India, whose ties spanned millennia, shared the same values and were closer than ever. “Greece is doing well and we…
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The European Commission on Tuesday officially created “EUNAVFOR ASPIDES”, the European military operation for maritime security and freedom of navigation in the context of the Red Sea crisis, reports ANA. This operation will contribute to maritime security along major shipping lanes in an area including the Bab el-Madab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the international waters of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Sea of Oman, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.The strategic objective of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES will be to escort ships in the area of operations, provide situational awareness and protect ships against…
In a crucial move to strengthen ties between Greece and the United States in the areas of culture and heritage, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and United States Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Lee Satterfield, convened a high-level meeting in Washington. The agenda included a range of topics, from protecting cultural heritage against climate change to combating illegal trafficking in antiquities. Building bridges through cultural workshops Leaders reviewed the results of the 2nd workshop on protecting cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change. This event, a collaborative effort involving various organizations from Greece and the…