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Colourful exhibition marks the departure of the Ambassador of Latvia
Remarks by H.E. the Ambassador on the occasion of the Vietnamese National Day
His Excellency Manh Cuong NGUYEN Ambassador of Vietnam to the Hellenic Republic Dear friends, On September 2nd 1945, people all over Viet Nam celebrated the country’s independence after many years of struggle. In the following 75 years, the …
Read More »Hagia Sophia: The violation of a symbol by the Sec-Gen for Public Diplomacy, Religious & Consular Affairs
Hagia Sophia: The violation of a symbol By Constantinos Alexandris “It is quite clear that no logical or plausible excuse could justify the violation of a symbol – because this is exactly what the decision for the conversion of Hagia Sophia amounts to. This is not …
Read More »Priorities of the Greek Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Protection of human life and public health within the context of a pandemic Greece, Member of the Council of Europe since August 1949, assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in the emergency circumstances imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. In such an …
Read More »The Hellenic Defence Industry – Competitive advantages of a dynamic concept
The benefits for the country’s economy and the Armed Forces from the active participation of the Greek Defence Industries in the armaments programmes are multiple. The outflow of foreign exchange is limited, economic growth is ensured, expert personnel are employed, specialised jobs are increased while the Defence Industry gains …
Read More »Interview of the General Director of Defence Investments and Armaments
“It is time to identify the new challenges of technological excellence and industrial viability that render cross-border collaboration a mandatory process.” General Director, GDDIA, Lt. Gen. Theodoros Lagios GDL: What kind of collaboration is needed so that the technological gap between European, American and other defence …
Read More »Repositioning itself in the global market – The Hellenic Aerospace Industry SA
“HAI considers that strengthening its innovative level by investing in R&D and new methods is the key to repositioning itself in the global market.” The Hellenic Aerospace Industry SA (HAI) is the leading aerospace and defence industry of Greece. Established in 1975, its major mission is to deliver services …
Read More »Innovation is a Key Business Tool – talking to the CEO of IDE
Lockheed Martin confirms its commitment & support to the Armed Forces, Aerospace & Defence Industry
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Vice President Global Pursuits Initiatives, Dennys Plessas “The Hellenic defence industry is a national asset and as such needs to be addressed. Continuous modernisation is important with new capabilities, technologies and training.” GDL: Could you describe the relationship of Lockheed Martin with the Hellenic Aerospace …
Read More »Strengthening the competitiveness of Greek shipping
Greek seafaring is, over time, one of the healthiest and most extroverted sectors of the Greek economy and at the same time a key pillar for the country’s future economic development and employment. At European level, the European shipping industry contributes around €60 billion/year to European GDP while …
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