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Greek parliament ratifies amendment to allow same-sex couples to provide foster care

An amendment to legislation regulating the allocation of children to foster homes, allowing for same-sex couples to become foster parents, was ratified by the Hellenic Parliament on Wednesday, with 161 …

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Growing concern young Greeks are ‘ignorant’ about sexual health

There is a growing, and persistent concern among health care practitioners in Greece surrounding awareness about sexual health among young people. According to a report by Kathimerini, doctors have noted …

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State university in Greece to offer country’s first English-taught undergraduate course

For the first time in the country’s history, a state-run tertiary institution will offer an undergraduate course taught entirely in the English language. Set to be offered by the University …

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President of the Hellenic Republic hosts dinner in honour of Prince Charles

Prince Charles is the guest of honour at an official dinner held at the Presidential Mansion in Athens tomorrow. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Camila Parker …

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Thousands protest in Lesvos, among the issues overcrowded refugee camps

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was confronted by protesters on his visit to Lesvos this week for the 14th Regional Conference on Production and Reconstruction in the North Aegean. On …

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An opera with no technical enhancements to be held on Delos island

In what has been described as the most important opera event of 2018 acclaimed composer and and artistic director of Greece’s National Theater Thodoris Abatzis has chosen the ancient theater of …

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A call to arms for sustainable tourism

Imagine being in Santorini, perched on a balcony in Oia overlooking the cliff, a glass of asirtiko in hand, waiting to see what is, arguably, the most photographed sunset in …

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OECD sees a return to growth for Greece, but only with more reforms

First the good news; the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) confirms that Greek economy is on the way to recovery, and a return to growth for the country …

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Ionian islands connected with new ferry line

A long overdue demand of both residents of the Ionian Islands and tourists became a reality today, with the launch of a new passenger ferry route connecting the islands for …

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Athens begins its tenure as 2018 World Book Capital

Athens may be the birthplace of democracy, and the cradle of the western culture, but since monday, the city is also the World Book Capital. This comes as part of …

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