Greek News Agenda

19/06/2026

The Embassy of Japan in Greece, in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, invites you to visit the travelling exhibition of the Japan Foundation, “Ningyo: The Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls.”

The exhibition showcases the rich artistic tradition and cultural significance of Japanese dolls, highlighting their craftsmanship, symbolism, and enduring role in Japanese society.

🤩Η Πρεσβεία της Ιαπωνίας στην Ελλάδα, σε συνεργασία με το Μουσείο Νεότερου Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού, σας προσκαλεί στην κινητή έκθεση του Japan Foundation, « Ningyo: Η Τέχνη και η Ομορφιά της Ιαπωνικής Κούκλας».

🎎Η κινητή έκθεση «Ningyo: Η τέχνη και η ομορφιά της ιαπωνικής κούκλας» παρουσιάζεται για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα, έχοντας προηγουμένως φιλοξενηθεί με μεγάλη επιτυχία σε περισσότερα από 50 μουσεία και πολιτιστικούς οργανισμούς. Στον πρώτο όροφο του Μουσείου Νεότερου Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού εκτίθενται 67 μοναδικά αντικείμενα, τα οποία προσκαλούν τους επισκέπτες σε ένα ταξίδι μέσα στον χρόνο και τον πολιτισμό της Ιαπωνίας🇯🇵. Μέσα από την ποικιλία των εκθεμάτων αναδεικνύονται οι διαφορετικοί τύποι, οι χρήσεις και οι συμβολισμοί της ιαπωνικής κούκλας, ως φυλαχτό, έργο τέχνης, δημιούργημα λαϊκής παράδοσης και πολύτιμο συλλεκτικό αντικείμενο.

👉Η έκθεση εντάσσεται στις δράσεις του Japan Foundation, πολιτιστικού φορέα της Ιαπωνίας που έχει ως στόχο την εμβάθυνση της αμοιβαίας κατανόησης μεταξύ του λαού της Ιαπωνίας και άλλων χωρών.

✅Διάρκεια Έκθεσης: 25 Ιουνίου -23 Αυγούστου

✅Χώρος: Μουσείο Νεότερου Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού, Κτήριο Περιοδικών Εκθέσεων, Κλάδου 9, Μοναστηράκι

✅Ημέρες και Ώρες Λειτουργίας: Πέμπτη έως Κυριακή , 9:30-16:30

✅Είσοδος: Ελεύθερη

✅Πληροφορίες:
Μουσείο Νεότερου Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού
Κτήριο Περιοδικών Εκθέσεων
Τηλ. 210 3243 785 και 210 3239382

Πρεσβεία της Ιαπωνίας
Πολιτιστικό Τμήμα
Τηλ. 210 6709 900
https://www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_el/cultural_mnep_ningyoexhibition.html

19/06/2026

The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney organized a series of cultural, academic, and artistic events to mark the 100th anniversary of its establishment.

On Saturday, 6 June, Fay Makantasi, Research Director at diaNEOsis, delivered a lecture on Greece’s contemporary economic and social landscape. The presentation was followed by a discussion with the audience, moderated by Paul Nicolaou, Director of Business Sydney.

19/06/2026

Historic Recognition: Greeks Officially Recognized as a National Minority in Poland

A decision of both symbolic and practical significance for the future of the Greek community in Poland was signed on 11 June by the country’s President, Karol Nawrocki. Through an amendment to the law on national and ethnic minorities and regional languages, Greeks are now officially recognized as Poland’s tenth national minority, gaining access to an institutional framework of protection and support that had not previously been available to them.

The development was welcomed by the Embassy of Greece in Warsaw, which described it as a historic moment for both the Greek community and Greek-Polish relations.

The recognition goes beyond symbolism. It creates new opportunities for preserving the Greek language, historical memory, and cultural identity of Greeks living in Poland, while also helping to safeguard this heritage for future generations.

Μια απόφαση με ιδιαίτερο συμβολισμό αλλά και ουσιαστικές προεκτάσεις για το μέλλον της ελληνικής κοινότητας

19/06/2026

"Open Horizons"- National Gallery

The exhibition focuses on the identity of diaspora as expressed by the work of five artists of Greek descent who lived and worked in the United States. It brings together twelve works of art from the collection of the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum, some of which are being brought out of storage to be shown to the public for the first time. The artists represented are George Constant (Giorgos Konstantinopoulos), Michael Lekakis, Theodoros Hios, Theodoros Stamos, and Athena Tacha.

Creation is not the result of what we want to do. It is the result of the whole cosmic process….If one approaches it right, he can give it form….The only […]

19/06/2026

Greece's Bathing Waters Rank Among the World’s Best

According to the latest European bathing water report, 85% of bathing sites achieved the highest “excellent” water quality rating, while 96% met the minimum quality standards.

🇨🇾 🇬🇷 🇧🇬 🇦🇹 Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria stand out, with more than 95% of their bathing waters rated as excellent.

Excellent news for European swimmers!

Most EU bathing waters are clean, safe, and ready to enjoy!

The latest European bathing water report found that 85% of bathing sites achieved the highest “excellent” water quality rating, while 96% met the minimum standards.

🇨🇾 🇬🇷 🇧🇬 🇦🇹 In Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria and Austria, more than 95% of bathing waters were rated excellent.

These results reflect decades of investment in wastewater treatment and water management.

Thanks to EU environmental legislation, you can enjoy some of the highest bathing water standards in the world.

Where will you swim this summer?

More: https://link.europa.eu/G4tv4K

19/06/2026

Energy security and resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean were at the core of the meetings held by the Greek delegation, led by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, during its visit to the United States. Cooperation among the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean—through the 3+1 platform, the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, and the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum—appears to be gaining momentum, taking on a more concrete form, and establishing clear rules for the region. In this new energy landscape, Greece aspires to play a decisive role as an anchor of stability.

Energy security and resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean were at the core of the meetings held by the Greek delegation, led by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, during its visit to the United States. Cooperation among the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean—through...

17/06/2026

The International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals (ICSJ) organized a two-day joint training program at the facilities of the School of Advanced Training and Professional Development (Continuing Education) of the Hellenic Police in Northern Greece in Veria, creating a shared training environment for media professionals and security personnel.

The International Training Center for the Safety of Journalists and Media Professionals (ICSJ) organized a two-day joint training program at the facilities of the School of Advanced Training and Professional Development (Continuing Education) of the Hellenic Police in Northern Greece in Veria, creat...

16/06/2026

Pierrakakis Meets Juncker: “No One Would Have Believed That a Greek Finance Minister Would One Day Lead the Eurogroup”

President of the Eurogroup and Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, met with former President of the European Commission and former Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on the sidelines of the informal dinner of Eurozone finance ministers, to which Mr. Juncker had been invited.

Addressing Mr. Pierrakakis, the former European Commission President remarked that “a few years ago, no one would have believed that the day would come when a Greek finance minister would be at the helm of the Eurogroup.”

https://www.amna.gr/mobile/article/1000299/Sunantisi-K-Pierrakaki--Zan-Klont-Giounker-Kaneis-den-tha-pisteue-prin-apo-chronia-oti-enas-Ellinas-upourgos-Oikonomikon-tha-briskotan-sto-timoni-tou-Eurogroup

16/06/2026

“SYSTEMA”: A New International Platform Showcasing Contemporary Greek Performing Arts

Three of Greece’s leading cultural institutions, the Athens Epidaurus Festival, the National Theatre of Greece, and the Kalamata International Dance Festival, have joined forces to launch “SYSTEMA – For the Greek Performing Arts,” a new multidisciplinary platform designed to strengthen the international presence of contemporary Greek artistic creation.

Conceived as a dynamic hub for Greece’s performing arts ecosystem, SYSTEMA aims to foster greater international visibility for Greek artists and cultural organizations, and to facilitate new opportunities for collaboration, mobility, and global engagement.

16/06/2026

Kyiv Hosts Special Cultural Event Celebrating the Legacy of C. P. Cavafy

The life and work of Constantine P. Cavafy, one of Greece’s most celebrated poets, were the focus of a special cultural evening held in Kyiv. Organized by the Embassy of Greece, in collaboration with the “Greece in Ukraine” initiative and Ruslan Khalikov Publishing House, the event highlighted the enduring relevance and universal appeal of Cavafy’s poetry.

The gathering brought together writers, artists, Ukrainian admirers of Greek literature, and members of the Greek community, creating a vibrant forum for cultural exchange and appreciation of one of the most influential voices in modern Greek letters.

Το έργο του Κωνσταντίνου Π. Καβάφη και η διαχρονική του απήχηση, βρέθηκε στο επίκεντρο μιας ξεχωριστής πολιτιστικής