Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the return of plundered antiquities from abroad is a “top political priority” for the ministry, which has secured several high-profile repatriations in recent years.
The risks surrounding the Bank of Greece's forecasts for the growth of the Greek economy include, among others, the potential worsening of the geopolitical crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East and the consequent impacts on the international economic environment.
The conference, which involves heads of state and government from the European Union, aims to promote a common understanding of the framework for achieving peace and defining a roadmap for the future peace process.
It later transpired that in 2003 Blair was advised to consider a “long-term loan” of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece to increase support for London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, but of course nothing happened.
Conversely, the import of fruits and vegetables surged in the first quarter of 2024, increasing by 17.1% in volume and 20.9% in value compared to the same period in 2023.
Compared to 2013, honey imports from non-EU countries increased by 20%, reaching 163,700 tonnes in 2023, while exports to extra-EU nations rose by 14% to 24,900 tonnes.
