Mimi Denissi and the production company LUMAD have begun filming their new dramatized documentary titled “The Woman Behind Elgin,” shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the history of the Parthenon Marbles through the perspective of Mary Nisbet, the wife of Lord Elgin.
The return of Greeks abroad is one of the most crucial bets for the future of Greece. Behind the numbers and political initiatives, there are personal paths, life decisions and a deep need for a meaningful contribution.
The farmers' protests at the Bralos blockade are set to escalate on Monday, following a unanimous decision by their general assembly held last night. The farmers decided to proceed with a two-hour blockade of side roads and accesses to both the national and provincial road networks, from 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon.
Just six months ago, trade bodies estimated that the annual turnover of Asian e-commerce platforms in Greece had exceeded 600 million euros in 2024. Today, new estimates place this year’s turnover at over 800 million euros in the eleven-month period, with the rate of penetration resembling a normal commercial invasion of a market that is no longer able to cope with it with the existing rules.
Responding to the provocative claims made by Turkey’s Ministry of Defense on Christmas Day, Greece’s Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, spoke on Friday from Samos, where he was visiting.
The end of the year is always a tug-of-war between nostalgia and anticipation. We bid farewell to the highs (and lows) of the past 12 months while secretly hoping the new year brings something even better. By January, of course, we’ve mostly forgotten the emotional roller coaster—but one year-end tradition never fades: Google’s annual lists.
Students from the Alimos Music School and the Cultural Association of Eretria, “Konstantinos Kanaris,” brought holiday spirit to the Maximos Mansion, on Wednesday Dec. 24, singing traditional Christmas carols for Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his family.
A message of peace, love, unity and solidarity in today’s challenging times was delivered, in the context of Christmas, by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
Ankara is once again attempting to downplay the importance of the recent trilateral summit in Jerusalem between Israel, Greece and Cyprus, while, at the same time, distorting reality, it is blaming Turkey for its violations and abuses in the Aegean... on Greece!
Since 1978, the Onassis Foundation has supported 8,000 scientists and researchers through its Fellowship Program, contributing to impressive numbers. Onassis Foundation Fellows have opened 8,000 doors to the world’s leading universities, spent approximately 20,200,000 hours of study and doctoral research, developed more than 5,000 collaborations with academics, traveled approximately 133,444 kilometers for study, and presented more than 4,450 innovative ideas through papers and dissertations.
Now it’s the turn of the next generation of Fellows to make these numbers even greater.
Apply for Onassis Foundation Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.
With an emphasis on the sciences of the future, the Onassis Foundation welcomes young people every year who work systematically for a better society. With an eye on the future, the Onassis Foundation invests in the sciences we know and those we will learn. From nanotechnology and bioinformatics to computational linguistics and data analytics, the Fellowship Program promotes knowledge, development and innovation. By supporting the work of the young fellows, it not only shapes their lives, but also positively influences society at large, responding with solutions to global challenges. After completing their studies, the Onassis Foundation continues to support the journey of the fellows, strengthening and empowering their professional development and networking through their active community, which numbers over 2,700 members, creating new bridges for the future.
Information on how to apply
The application process for the academic year 2026-27 has begun.
Candidates are kindly requested to carefully study the text of the Scholarship Announcement which describes the terms and conditions of the scholarship, the specializations and the levels of study. Applications and the required supporting documents are submitted exclusively electronically. Candidates who wish to apply must create a personal account on the Onassis Directory via the link below and successfully pass the initial application stage, so that they can complete the application and upload the required supporting documents gradually until the deadline for submitting applications and supporting documents. The electronic application can only be successfully submitted if it is accompanied by the corresponding required supporting documents.
Deadline for submission of applications and supporting documents: 28 February 2026.
For further information regarding the Scholarship Announcement, the relevant conditions and supporting documents, please refer to the Announcement, the Frequently Asked Questions and the Scholarship Regulations or contact the Scholarships Department, via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone (+30) 2103713052, -054, -055, and -057.
With a photo of herself at the entrance to the embassy residence, US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, sent her wishes for this year's Christmas.
A new dimension to the air tragedy involving the Falcon 50 that crashed near Ankara and killed, among others, the Libyan general, Mohamed Al Haddad, is given by the information that among the passengers was a Greek flight attendant. According to the report, the crew of the private jet included Maria Pappa.
Greek citizens can now submit applications for civil registry records concerning events that took place abroad directly through the government portal, Gov.gr. The move aims to streamline the process, reducing the need for in-person visits to the Special Civil Registry or KEP (Citizen Service Centers).
Shipping veteran Peter Georgiopoulos is making a strong return to the US markets, through a new special purpose company (SPAC), which has conducted an initial public offering (IPO) raising a total of $230 million.