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The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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In 1958, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika embarked on a journey from West to East; India was the second major stop, with many of his drawings being inspired by it.
The exhibition "Ghika: A Journey to India" was inaugurated at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India (NGMA). It is a collaboration between the The Benaki Museum, the NGMA, and the Embassy of Greece in India, with the support of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Η Ελλάδα στον Κόσμο and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and features twenty-seven drawings along with archive material and video/animation.
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Greek News Agenda2 days ago
2025 was a year of excellent financial performance for the Athens Stock Exchange; earnings were supported by strong economic growth, fiscal stability, and growing investor confidence, placing Greece among the world’s best-performing stock markets in 2025.

The year’s most significant development was the acquisition of a qualifying holding in the Athens Stock Exchange by Euronext.
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Greek News Agenda4 days ago
The Greek Embassy in Canberra, in cooperation with The Hellenic Initiative, hosted a conference aimed at highlighting the multifaceted role of Greek women in Australian society and promoting networking among participants.
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/embassy-of-greece-in-canberra/