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25.01.2022 Happy #EarthDay50 ! The EU & its Member States are committed to a greener and more sustainable future, including a #ClimateNeutral EU by 2050! Discover the #EUGreenDeal & green initiatives underway throughout Europe in the new European Union in the United States infographic http://events.euintheus.org/climate/ Renewable #Energy & #GreenTech in #Greece: | Climate Change threatens coastal communities worldwide. The Greek Island of #Tilos is responding by going completely green. By relying only on renewable energy, it will become a model of the #EUGreenDeal for the rest of the Mediterranean.

24.01.2022 International Virtual Conference: Human Rights In Business. Prosperity Through Diversity Thursday, 25/6/2020 @ 11:00 CET (Central European Time) https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr//7243-international-virtual... https://humanrightsinbusiness.gr/en

23.01.2022 15/05/2020 , . Extension until 15/05/2020 of the decision by the Greek government, on restricting entry in Greece to foreign (excluding EU and Schengen area) citizens, in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek).

22.01.2022 2020 Anniversary year Thermopylae Salamis 2020 https://www.thermopylaesalamis2020.gr/

22.01.2022 Entry restrictions to Greek territory for third-country nationals. .

21.01.2022 The National Public Health Organisation of Greece issues advice for travellers on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 (February 2020)

21.01.2022 15/06/2020 , . Extension until 15/06/2020 of the decision by the Greek government, on restricting entry in Greece to foreign (excluding EU and Schengen area) citizens, in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek).

20.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0KFrCuuoiI

20.01.2022 , 15/06/2020, , , , , , . , 15/06/2020, . Extension, until 15/06/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on restricting passenger connections between Greece and Albania, North Macedonia, Italy, Spain Turke...y and United Kingdom, in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Extension, until 15/06/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on enforcing temporary in-house quarantine for all international travelers who enter Greece (in Greek).

19.01.2022 , 15/07/2020, , , , , 15/07/2020, Extension, until 15/07/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on restricting passenger connections between Greece and Turkey, United Ki...ngdom, North Macedonia, Albania and Sweden in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Extension, until 15/07/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on banning arrivals and departures of cruise ships in Greek territories in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek).

19.01.2022 Greece welcomes the world https://www.mfa.gr//stateme/greece-welcomes-the-world.html

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18.01.2022 , . , . The Embassy of Greece recommends that Greek citizens in Australia, N. Zealand and the Southwest Pacific Island States who wish to return to Greece, do so as soon as possible by available commercial flights. Commercial options may become less available.

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16.01.2022 Congratulations to Lefteris Petrounias who won the gold medal in the still rings final at the 2020 Gymnastics World Cup in Melbourne (23/2/2020)

16.01.2022 Briefing by the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas on June 1, 2020 @SteliosPetsas #briefing_petsas...Continue reading

15.01.2022 VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH MR HARIS SIAMPANIS, CEO, BENAKI MUSEUM, ATHENS (WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2020) On behalf of Paul Nicolaou, Director of the Business Leaders Co...uncil, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Christos Karras, Consul General of Greece in Sydney, we would like to invite you to a video conference with Mr Haris Siampanis, Chief Executive Officer, Benaki Museum in Athens. See more

15.01.2022 Briefing by Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas on July 13, 2020 Hagia Sophia. Since last Friday, the whole civilized world, Europe and the West in general, as well as Christians all over the world and of course Greece, we are in front of a provocation and insult by Turkey and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that is the decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque.... It is a historical mistake and the international community must react decisively. This issue is not between Greece and Turkey; it is a global issue and thats exactly the aspect we have been constantly highlighting, both before and after Erdogans decision. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis strongly condemned Turkeys decision, contacted Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, to whom he expressed the full support of Greece, discussed the issue with Archbishop Ieronymos and took the initiative to contact and consult with his counterparts. Greece considers necessary to send a strong message to the neighboring country that no one can violate international law without consequences. Such actions are blatantly opposed to international obligations and International Law and will have real consequences. Greece has asked the European Union to prepare a complete list of tough measures in case Turkey violates our sovereign rights. Furthermore, Europe should understand that it is its obligation to make decisions that put the brake on Turkish provocation. The issue will be raised today by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dendias, at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

15.01.2022 UPDATE on travel restrictions in Australia in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: From 21:00 (AEDT) on 20 March all travellers are stopped from entering Australia except for Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members. COVID - 19: A 20 , 21:00 ( ), , .

15.01.2022 Dear friends, fellow citizens, In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extensive global measures against the spread of the virus, the Consular Section of the Embassy of Greece in Canberra, with a view to safeguarding the health and safety of the public and its employees, will henceforth (18/3/2020), and until further notice, handle only urgent and strictly necessary consular matters. Citizens who have already scheduled their appointments will be individually contacted in ord...er to determine the necessity of the citizens physical presence. Hereafter, no new appointments will be scheduled. Should you need to contact the Consular Section for urgent matters that demand an appointment, please contact us preferably via e-mail at: [email protected] or, if not possible, by phone at: (+61 2) 627.10.100 The Consular Section will decide the urgency of your case and/or whether your business can be conducted through electronic correspondence. If so, you will receive further instructions. In the event of an emergency case, which cannot be handled electronically, our personnel will arrange an appointment for you. We urge you to avoid any unnecessary visits to the Consular Section. If you must visit, please implement all the guidelines and advice issued by the Australian Government on protective measures against the coronavirus. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation and we remain at your disposal for any further assistance.

14.01.2022 Public Diplomacy Talks Greek #PDTalks Free webinar: Turning the Tide: How to reverse a negative image. ... The Case of Greece. Could a country reverse its negative image? What methods does Public Diplomacy apply to promote national image? To what extent do current affairs sway public opinion and how can momentum be harnessed? Has the public image of Greece changed over the past few months? Professors Nicholas J. Cull and Stathis Kalyvas will be asked to address these questions -and many more- during our first Greek PD Talks (Public Diplomacy Talks). The Greek PD Talks is a forum inaugurated this year by the General Secretariat for Public Diplomacy of the Greek Foreign Ministry, providing a platform for a vibrant exchange of views and best practices on Public Diplomacy affairs. These first PD Talks focus on how to better manage and promote a countrys national image. Free webinar registration here: https://pdtalks.dmh.gr/

14.01.2022 Video conference with Dr Artemis Papathanassiou. Topic: Highlighting key aspects of Greek Cultural Diplomacy: From targeting the restitution of stolen Hellenic cultural properties to managing recent serious challenges to its historical cultural and religious legacy. Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 17:00 18:30 AEDT

14.01.2022 Greek economy: According to data from the Institute of Management Development (IMD), Greeces competitive ranking in 2020 improved significantly by nine places, so the country this year ranks 49 among 63 economies, whereas last year it ranked 58. This rise is the strongest among the 63 economies under study, second only to Cyprus that rose by 11 places. It is noteworthy, that the overall rise is due to the improvement of all four sub-indicators. More precisely: -In the "Econo...mic Efficiency indicator", our country is ranked 55, improving its position by five places, as last year it ranked 60. -In the "Government Efficiency indicator, this year Greece ranked 52, showing an improvement of eight places, as it ranked 60 last year. -In the "Business Efficiency indicator", an improvement of seven places is recorded, as this year Greece ranked 51, whereas it ranked 58 last year. -In the "Infrastructure indicator" there is also an improvement by two places, as this year Greece ranked 39, whereas last year it ranked 41.

14.01.2022 Every traveler arriving in Greece has to have submitted The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 24 hours before arrival. The form can be found here: https://travel.gov.gr - Travelers will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the PLF. - Travelers will receive the PLF with their unique Quick Response (QR) code on the day of their scheduled arrival in Greece (at midnight) and will be notified via email (the QR code will be provided in a link in the confirmation emai...l). - Travelers boarding or embarking on the previous day of the arrival will be allowed to do so upon showing the confirmation email, since they will receive their QR code during their flight or voyage. Currently, residents from the EU+ countries plus Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, China can travel to Greece. (EU+ consists of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland) For any further clarification and assistance regarding the PLF and the QR code, please call the help-desk line: +30 215 560 5151

13.01.2022 Briefing by the spokesman of the Greek government, Mr Stelios Petsas, on 4 March 2020. Comments about fake news dispersed by the Turkish side.

13.01.2022 , 25/10/2020, ( ) . , , , , , , , , , . Extension, until 25/10/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on forbidding entry to Greece of third country citizens (excluding EU and Schengen area citizens) in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Citizens permanently residing in Australia, Georgia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and United Arab Emirates are permitted to enter Greece.

12.01.2022 , 15/9/2020, ( ) . , , , , , , , , , . Extension, until 15/9/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on forbidding entry to Greece of third country citizens (excluding EU and Schengen area citizens) in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Citizens permanently residing in Australia, Georgia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Ruanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and United Arab Emirates are permitted to enter Greece.

11.01.2022 Interview given by the Prime Minister of Greece to Bloomberg TV: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in the context of briefing the international business and investors community - via teleconference - organized by Bloomberg, expressed his belief that Greece, after the successful management of the coronavirus crisis, can achieve an "extremely robust recovery" in 2021. So far the first three months of 2020 have been difficult but not catastrophic. The Greek economy contracted ...at a rate of 0,9%, when the average Eurozone contraction for the first trimester was 3,6%. My explanation for that has to do with the fact that the reforms we have put in place since we have first been elected into power had already delivered very concrete results, the first two months of the year were extremely good and that allowed us to confront the pandemic with some sort of positive momentum. The next challenge for us is rather seasonal and has to do with the way we are planning to open up the country for tourism. We know this is going to be a very difficult year for Greek tourism, we hope to salvage whatever we can, of what many consider to be a lost season. But we have put in place a very detailed protocol, with very specific rules related to how we plan to open up our tourism sector. We hope that we will be able to welcome guests as of July 1st. Greece offers investment opportunities first of all because it offers stability, with the government working with a four-year horizon. As the Prime Minister noted: Greece has a stable and pro-reform oriented government. We have an absolute majority in Parliament. We have three years in front of us until the next election, no other elections, so we have a very clear timetable to implement reforms. Our country has a very skilled labour force, it makes a lot of sense for an investor to be in Greece and invest in Greece and one of the reasons why many companies come and settle in Greece has to do with the human capital. Especially high-tech, RnD focused companies. We have fantastic engineers both in Greece and abroad... So this is not just about our beaches, our lovely weather and our beautiful environment. It is also about the talent, the human capital that we have in our country.

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10.01.2022 WLCOME WALL Please find a copy of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s digital publication "We are many - Stories of Australia’s migrants" which brings attention to one of the pillars of Australia's story the making of modern Australia by its immigrants, by visiting https://www.sea.museum/we-are-many to download. This publication is a showcase of the voices and stories of migrants registered on the Museum’s Welcome Wall which features almost 30,000 names of people wh...o have travelled across the seas to make Australia home including 1,532 from Greece. The publication includes 61 stories of migrants from 32 countries (including a story from Greece, please see page 83) as well as 10 general articles about migration. The next Welcome Wall unveiling ceremony will be held on Sunday, 10 January 2021 with registrations closing for this event on 1 November 2020. For more information on how to register on the Welcome Wall please see https://www.sea.museum/discover/welcome-wall

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09.01.2022 UPDATE on travel restrictions in New Zealand in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: From 23:59 (local time) on 19 March all tourists and temporary visa holders are stopped from entering New Zealand. N COVID-19: 23:59 ( ) 19 . .

09.01.2022 , Decision by the Greek Government, on spot COVID-19 testing to randomly selected foreign citizens upon their entry to Greek territory in order to minimize corona-virus spreading (in Greek).

08.01.2022 , 30/9/2020, , Extension, until 30/9/2020, of the decision by the Greek Government, on spot COVID-19 testing to randomly selected foreign citizens upon their entry to Greek territory in order to minimize corona-virus spreading (in Greek).

07.01.2022 Cultural and educational activities that are provided online, free of charge, in Greece (in Greek) 1. Gov.gr...Continue reading

07.01.2022 On behalf of the Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs of Greece in Australia, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry we would like to invite you to a video conference with Mr Georgios Filiopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Greece SA, Greece's national investment and trade promotion agency. Greece is changing and it is changing fast. More important, it is on the verge of a significant growth path, as the economy becomes more extrovert/outward look...ing based on Foreign Direct Investment and Export Trade. Businesses around the world are in a position to benefit from an environment that welcomes new enterprises, fully supports investment, and promotes Greek products and services to a global marketplace. Find out more on Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 5:30 PM AEST. To RSVP please reply to [email protected] as soon as possible to secure your place on the video conference. #internationaltrade #investment #investingreece #greekeconomy

06.01.2022 Briefing by the spokesman of the Government of Greece, Mr Stelios Petsas, on the asymmetirc threat at Greeces eastern border (5 March 2020).

06.01.2022 Maritime zone delimitation agreement between Greece and Italy 1. What is the significance of the maritime zone delimitation agreement between Greece and Italy? The importance of the agreement was highlighted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a statement yesterday in which he stressed: "This is a good day for Greece, Italy, Europe and the entire Mediterranean. Athens and Rome have delimited the Exclusive Economic Zones in the waters that connect the two neighboring cou...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Welcome to Greece! Beginning July 1, 2020, the Greek government has determined how the country will welcome travellers, carry out the necessary diagnostic screening and keep everyone safe throughout the season. The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is a key element in the planning. All travellers are obliged to complete their PLF at least 48 hours before entering the country, providing detailed information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countr...ies, and the address of their stay while in Greece. https://travel.gov.gr/#/

04.01.2022 Education: Greek universities are open to the world The reform of the Greek public education system is a top priority. targeted effort is underway to showcase that the Greek Universities are open to the world. It should be underlined that the Greek Universities assure high standards, although they are not particularly well known in the rest of the world. Following the recent law of the Ministry of Education, Universities can operate in a more autonomous manner, as they are... given the opportunity to develop foreign language undergraduate programs without the need for partnership with the International University of Greece and without the need for approval by the Minister. The new possibilities were highlighted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who participated in a videoconference with 27 high-ranked American Universities. "In our public Universities", the PM stressed, "there is an amazing talent pool with huge value and potential that has not been sufficiently showcased." Greek Universities are already participating in a European network of partnerships and are now seeking partnerships with American Universities, in a more structured way. The aim is to facilitate a rapprochement between American and Greek Universities, in order to launch long-term common projects, such as preparation of joint and double study programs, participation of students from abroad in foreign language and summer programs in our country, exchange of students, academics, researchers and know-how, as well as other forms of cooperation that the Institutions themselves will decide upon. See more

04.01.2022 , 08/11/2020, ( ) . , , , , , , , . Extension, until 08/11/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on forbidding entry to Greece of third country citizens (excluding EU and Schengen area citizens) in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Citizens permanently residing in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Singapore are permitted to enter Greece.

03.01.2022 BRIEFING BY THE DEPUTY GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON ARISTOTELIA PELONI ON CORONAVIRUS ISSUE IN ENGLISH (23.3.2020)

03.01.2022 Tourism: the new campaign for Greek tourism Greece is opening its gates to the world, in conditions of safety for workers in tourism, for residents of tourist destinations and of course for our visitors, at a moment when the international community shows enhanced credibility and strengthened trust to our country. The main goal of the new campaign is to remind travelers from all over the world of the Greek Summer experience, which is profound, real and humane. It is about the... feeling of freedom, of being happy to be with those you love and close to nature. A message from Greece to the whole world, focusing on a new brand: "Greek Summer". Greek Summer is not just the sun and the sea. Other countries also have that. Greek summer is a state of happiness beyond seasons and places. It is the feeling you experience when you are together with those you love, when you become one with nature and feel freedom inside yourself.

03.01.2022 , 30/9/2020, ( ) . , , , , , , , , , . Extension, until 30/9/2020, of the decision by the Greek government, on forbidding entry to Greece of third country citizens (excluding EU and Schengen area citizens) in order to minimize coronavirus spreading (in Greek). Citizens permanently residing in Australia, Georgia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and United Arab Emirates are permitted to enter Greece.

01.01.2022 . Decision by the Greek government on mandatory self-quarantine for all travellers upon arrival in Greece (in Greek).

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01.01.2022 How Greece flattened the coronavirus curve (Al Jazeera, 8 April 2020)