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GR-eco Islands: Smart and Sustainable Greek Islands

GR-eco Islands: Smart and Sustainable Greek Islands

Dec 18, 2023 | ,

In the battle against climate change, Greece has formed an ambitious plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Towards this goal, in 2019, the Greek government launched the GR-eco islands initiative, with the aim to transform the Greek islands into innovation hubs and models of green economy, energy autonomy, digital innovation and ecological mobility.

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Greek Consular Services Process Transformation

Greek Consular Services Process Transformation

Nov 20, 2023 | ,

ays ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Kotsiras, successfully hosted a conference to unveil the project “Consular Services Process Transformation”.

It is an initiative that seeks to redesign and digitize services provided by the Greek Consular Authorities worldwide, thereby enhancing their communication with Greek nationals residing abroad and providing faster and more efficient services.

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Greece’s renewable energy landscape

Greece’s renewable energy landscape

Jun 26, 2023 |

Greece has enacted an impressive array of measures to support its ambitious climate goals while maintaining energy security. Fossil fuel reduction and its replacement with RES, mainly with solar and wind energy, is one of Greece’s top priorities, aided by the country’s geographical position, geological territory and climate.

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The cultural heritage of Greece is protected by strong national and international laws, but this diverse heritage remains at risk of being stolen, looted, or illegally traded. Indeed, the Greek cultural heritage has suffered great losses over the years, compared to its special significance.

The 'Red List of Greek Cultural Objects at Risk', recently published by the International Council of Museums in cooperation with ICOM Greece and a dedicated team of specialists in Greece, with the support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, is an important instrument in the fight against the illicit traffic of cultural heritage by identifying the type of objects that are most at risk.

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“Red List of Greek Cultural Objects at Risk”, an Important Instrument in the Fight against the Illicit Traffic of Cultural Heritage
The cultural heritage of Greece is protected by strong national and international laws, but this diverse heritage remains at risk of being stolen, looted, or illegally traded. Indeed, the Greek cultural heritage has suffered great losses over the years, compared to its special significance. Greek an...
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A statue of Maria Callas, created by sculptor Nikos Floros, has been adorning the main building of UNESCO in Paris since recently.

Addressing the unveiling ceremony, which took place at the initiative of the Greek Delegation to UNESCO and in collaboration with the Italian Delegation, the Greek Permanent Representative, George Koumoutsakos emphasised that Maria Callas was a universal Greek woman.

On his part, sculptor Nikos Floros explained that he wanted his sculpture to be made of bronze because bronze is "a strong and eternal material, like the talent and legacy of Callas."

Source: Αθηναϊκό - Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων

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The “syrmata” of Milos classified as protected edifices. These traditional buildings directly along the coast in small fishing villages showcase adaptive architecture and have become an iconic part of the island's landscape.
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The “Syrmata” of Milos: Adaptive Architecture and Cultural Heritage
The “syrmata” (wires) buildings on the island of Milos are traditional small, single-room structures built directly along the coast in small fishing villages. Historically, they were used as boat storage, as shelters during the harsh winter months, or as workshops. They are either fully or parti...
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