The Secretariat General of Information website

The Secretariat General of Information website aims to inform the media and the general public on interesting features concerning Greece:
Visit its new Global Greeks page; Feature Stories: Worship at Zeus’s Birthplace Predates the Greek God; Latest World Media Reports: The Greek Energy Sector: Developments and Opportunities; Acropolis and the Parthenon Marbles: EasyJet founder joins fight [...]

Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Studies

The Centre for Mediterranena and Middle Eastern Studies – affiliated to the Institute of International Relations – is publishing a series of Papers that analyse current regional affairs and perspectives, and present the outcome of interdisciplinary research on major issues concerning the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Muslim communities worldwide.

Surveying the Greek Economy

Robert McDonald, The Competitiveness of the Greek Economy 2004-2008, Athens News, 2008
Robert McDonald’s book is a comprehensive survey of efforts to modernise its public and private sectors. It records the country’s legislative efforts to harmonise business, labour and education practices with the rest of the European Union and keep up with the globalised marketplace. It [...]

Studying in Greece

The Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs grants scholarships to foreign citizens for Greek Language, Postgraduate and Postdoctoral studies in Greece, as well as scholarships for summer courses. Applications should be submitted to the Greek Embassy or Consulate in the candidates country of residence, in accordance with the scholarship programme for the academic year 2007-2008.

Immigrants in Greece

Kathimerini daily reports on how immigrants in Greece enjoy higher living standards, while taking various professional opportunities and contributing to the economy (“From unskilled workers, many immigrants have risen to become their own boss in a foreign land“).

Last “Goodbye” to Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens and All Greece

The funeral of Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens and All Greece was held on Thursday at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by a burial ceremony at Athens’ First Cemetery. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officiated at the service. The funeral was attended by President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis and government officials, the parliament [...]