Archive | January 11, 2012

Tourism Minister Promotes Greece at Dutch Tourism Fair “Vakantiebeurs 2012″

Greek Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis visited the Dutch Tourism Fair “Vakantiebeurs 2012” (11-15 January 2012) held in Utrecht, in order to expand Greece’s share in the tourism market of The Netherlands. During his stay Mr. Nikitiadis met with major tour operators that work in Greece and discussed conditions required to increase arrivals from [...]

President of Hellenic Republic Supports Democratic Union of Greek Minority in Albania

The 21st anniversary of “Omonoia” Democratic Union of the Greek Minority was celebrated in Dervitsani, Albania, with participation from both “Omonoia” members and representatives of the Greek State. Prior to the event, the Divine Liturgy was conducted at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church, headed by Metropolitan Demetrios of Argyrokastro, followed by a memorial [...]

Reopening of Greek Minority School on Gokceada Island

The representative of the Minorities’ Foundations at the Turkish General Directorate of Foundations (VGM), Mr. Lakis Vingas, announced the reopening of a Greek minority school on the island of Gokceada (Imvros) after the Turkish authorities approved the relevant request. In their official announcement, the Imvrian Association of Athens and the Imvrian Association of Macedonia-Thrace pointed [...]

Εcumenical Patriarchate Denounces Russian Interference in the Ephraim Case

Τhe Ecumenical Patriarchate denounced the interference of the Russian Orthodox Church in the case of Abbot Ephraim of Vatopedi, after the Holy Synod concluded on Tuesday. In its official announcement, the Patriarchate points out that Mount Athos lies within the jurisdiction and borders of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and though it may include Orthodox monks of [...]