Greece has contributed a total of €250,000 to support the humanitarian initiatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at maternal and newborn health in areas facing acute humanitarian needs. Specifically, €100,000 were allocated to improve maternal and newborn care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where by early 2025 approximately 7.3 million people […]
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On August 11, a group of 40 children aged 8 to 12 departed from Odesa to participate in a hospitality program at the summer camp of the Municipality of Athens in Agios Andreas, Attica (12–25.08.2025). The children were accompanied by 5 adult chaperones. The transportation and accommodation of the children — who come from Zaporizhzhia,
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The Syrian crisis remains extremely complex and continues to evolve, contributing to increased vulnerability of the population and hindering the safe and voluntary return of refugees, with the number of internally displaced persons exceeding 7.2 million. Recent data shows that approximately 16.7 million residents of the country will require humanitarian assistance in 2025. The current
Cuba has been facing, in recent years, an extremely difficult economic and social situation, resulting in a significant decline in the standard of living for a large portion of the population. The country is experiencing shortages of basic goods such as electricity, fuel, food, medicine, and drinking water. Low agricultural and livestock productivity, combined with
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The second edition of the Global Gateway Forum will take place on 9-10 October 2025 in Brussels. This second Forum will aim to shape the strategic conversation about the role of connectivity in times of geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions. In addition to the opening and closing speeches, the programme foresees 4 high-level plenary sessions, as
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On June 19, 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament approved a new law (No. 7508) on concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), replacing the framework that had been in place since 2011. The new law modernizes the institutional environment for PPPs by establishing a unified, transparent, and functional system to attract private capital for the restoration and development
On 25 June 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), organized an online informative meeting on “Funding Opportunities from the European Investment Bank under the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy.” The meeting was attended by more than 100 participants, mainly
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Giannis Loverdos led the Greek delegation to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), which will take place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Seville. This Conference aspires to shape an ambitious, renewed international framework to strengthen development financing and promote sustainable development globally. The
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), is organizing an informative meeting via videoconference (VTC) regarding the “Global Gateway” Strategy and specifically the related funding opportunities offered by the European Investment Bank (EIB), on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, from 12:00
The “Development Co-operation Profiles” are an integral component of the OECD’s annual Development Co-operation Report. These profiles provide detailed, verified statistics and analyses on how development assistance is allocated across various regions, sectors, and priorities. They encompass contributions from Official Development Assistance (ODA) providers, including OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members, non-DAC countries, and philanthropic
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