Christianity
Greece recognizes Sinai Monastery as legal entity
The Greek parliament last week passed a bill that officially grants legal status in Greece to the Sinai Monastery of St. Catherine, which is located in Egypt. The decision was…
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Human Rights
Greece temporarily suspends reception of migrants from Africa
The Greek parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from Africa, despite strong criticism from the UN refugee agency and the European High…
News
The UN takes care of the suspension of asylum applications by Greece
This decision, being debated in the Greek Parliament, would stop the recording of the asylum for three months and would allow the return of new arrivals without assessing their complaints.…
Europe
Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust
The suspect in a high-profile murder case can be surrendered from Greece to Italy, due to a rapid judicial support action coordinated by Eurojust. Close cooperation via the Agency ensured…
International
Up to 400 euros fine for a dirty car in Greece
Drivers who drive dirty vehicles in Greece can be fined up to 400 euros. If, for example, the windshield, exterior mirrors or even the side windows and rear window are…
Christianity
Holy Synod of the Church of Greece denies reports that it will establish its own bank
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece denies reports about the establishment of its own credit institution (bank). The official statement reads: “In connection with publications regarding the upcoming…
Education
Over 16,000 students expelled from schools in Greece
Over 16,000 students have been expelled from schools in Greece for using mobile phones in class, after a ban on the devices was introduced, reports the Bulgarian National Radio correspondent…
Europe
Support from the EU Solidarity Fund helps Slovenia and Greece recover from climate-related disasters
The Commission paid €328 million in EUSF support to Slovenia to help the country recover from the floods that occurred in August and September of 2023. An additional €76 million was transferred to Greece to…
Europe
From Athens to Strasbourg: 75 Years of Influence of Greece in Council of Europe
Greece is set to commemorate an occasion as it marks 75 years since it became a member of the Council of Europe on 9 August 1949. The Council was established…
ENTERTAINMENT
The Olympic Games and Religion: A Journey from Ancient Greece to Paris 2024
The connection, between the Olympic Games and religion spans from Greece to the Paris 2024 Games. Originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, the Olympics were initially an event dedicated…