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Greece’s Piraeus Bank Leading United Nations Responsible Banking Initiative
By signing the "Principles for Responsible Banking" on Monday in New York, Greece's Piraeus Bank joined a coalition of 130 banks worldwide in committing to taking on a crucial role in helping to achieve a sustainable future.
Speaking with the...
Diaspora
New Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations
The new Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Theophilis, presented her credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, at the headquarters of the Organization in New York.
A meeting followed with the Secretary General, where...
USA
Cypriot Foreign Minister’s contacts in the Framework of the United Nations General Assembly
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Markos Kyprianou, had yesterday in New York, in the framework of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly, consecutive meetings with his counterparts from Australia, Mr. Kevin Rudd, from the United...
Greek News
United Airlines to Launch Chicago – Athens Flight
United Airlines announced on Thursday that from May 23rd, it is launching a new nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.
The new seasonal route will be operated by Boeing 787-8s with a capacity...
Greek News
Greece Among Top 10 Retirement Destinations
Greece has ranked among the top 10 countries for a comfortable retirement, according to the latest report. Such data was published by the American information and analytical company US News & World Report.
This comprehensive study analyzed 87 countries, evaluating...
History
What Has the United States Ever Done for Greece?
What has the United States ever done for Greece? In a country where anti-Americanism was rife until recently, the question brought heated debates. It still does.
Although relations between the two countries are seemingly currently at their friendliest since the...
Greek News
United Airlines to Restart Direct Flights From US to Greece in May
United Airlines will commence with its seasonal direct flights to and from Athens, Greece and the New York/Newark hub starting in May, the company said on Monday.
The direct flights will run to the very end of October while the...
Greek News
Greece Leads all European Nations in Summer Tourism in 2021
Greece welcomed more than two million visitors to its shores during just the months of July and August of 2021 -- more than any other European nation -- marking real success in its vital tourism industry despite the pandemic...
Medicine
USA to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Military
The Pentagon announced today that members of the U.S. military will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Sept. 15. President Joe Biden has endorsed the Pentagon's plan.
In a memo sent out to military personnel, Defense Secretary Lloyd...
Business
United Airlines Calls for Mandatory Vaccine for all Employees
United Airlines will require mandatory vaccine for its employees based in the US, stipulating that they get the shot at least by late October
Business
United States Jobs Increase by 850,000 in June as Nation Reopens
Despite the unemployment rate rising to 5.9%, United States jobs increased by a whopping 850,000 in June, showing a strong rebound.
Diplomacy
G-7 Nations Plan to Donate 1 Billion Vaccine Doses to the World
The G-7 Nations plan to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday leading up to the Summit. This comes after United States President Joe Biden said he...
Greek News
Greece in Top Three International Travel Destinations for Americans
Greece is in the top-3 travel destinations for Americans for 2022, a survey released by the United States Tour Operators Association shows
Greek News
United Adds New Greece Flights from the US this Summer
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will launch new Greece flights, from Dulles Airport to Athens, Greece, starting in July.
Diplomacy
United States Sanctions Turkey Over S-400 Missile Purchase
The United States is finally sanctioning Turkey over the fellow NATO country's purchase of the S-400 missile system from Russia in 2019, according to a statement released by the US State Department on Monday afternoon.
In the document, Secretary of...