Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN in Geneva

08/09/2026

On , we reaffirm that literacy is a fundamental human right and a foundation for inclusive, peaceful and sustainable societies.

In today’s digital world, literacy also means being able to understand and critically assess information.

🇬🇷 In Greece, initiatives such as “Media Literacy in Practice”, which is establishing 500 Media Labs in public schools, aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills to research, create and communicate, while encouraging active participation in society.

📷Tuyen Vo (Unsplash)

08/09/2026

Team Hellas delivered a landmark performance at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, winning 71 medals and securing a historic third place in the final medal standings, one of Greece’s most impressive performances in the history of the Games. The Greek delegation celebrated an outstanding haul of...

17/08/2026

Silver medal for Emmanouil Karalis at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham! 🥈🇬🇷

Greece’s top pole vaulter cleared 6.00m, securing the silver medal with a superb performance.

What an achievement! Congratulations Emmanouil!👏

Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Γυμναστικών Αθλητικών Σωματείων

27/07/2026

🇬🇷🇺🇳 The wider area of Mount Olympus was inscribed on the List, following the unanimous decision at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee today in Busan, Republic of Korea.
Recognized for both its cultural and natural significance, Mount Olympus is inscribed as a World Heritage property of Outstanding Universal Value, reflecting its enduring symbolism, its profound cultural legacy, and its exceptional natural landscape.
This marks ’s 21st inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the third in the last three years, reaffirming 🇬🇷’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding our shared cultural and natural heritage.

🇬🇷🇺🇳 Η ευρύτερη περιοχή του Ολύμπου εγγράφηκε σήμερα στον Κατάλογο Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO, κατόπιν της ομόφωνης απόφασης της 48ης Συνόδου της Επιτροπής Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO, στην πόλη Μπουσάν της Δημοκρατίας της Κορέας.
Η εγγραφή του Ολύμπου ως Μνημείου Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς Εξέχουσας Οικουμενικής Αξίας αποτελεί αναγνώριση της μοναδικής πολιτιστικής και φυσικής του σημασίας. Αναδεικνύει τη διαχρονική αξία του ως οικουμενικού συμβόλου, τη σπουδαία συμβολή του στην παγκόσμια πολιτιστική κληρονομιά και το μοναδικό φυσικό του τοπίο.
Η σημερινή απόφαση σηματοδοτεί την 21η εγγραφή της🇬🇷 στον Κατάλογο Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO & την τρίτη μέσα στα τελευταία 3 χρόνια, επιβεβαιώνοντας την ακλόνητη προσήλωση της Ελλάδας στην προστασία και ανάδειξη της κοινής παγκόσμιας πολιτιστικής και φυσικής κληρονομιάς.

🇬🇷🇺🇳 The wider area of Mount Olympus was inscribed on the List, following the unanimous decision at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee today in Busan, Republic of Korea.
Recognized for both its cultural and natural significance, Mount Olympus is inscribed as a World Heritage property of Outstanding Universal Value, reflecting its enduring symbolism, its profound cultural legacy, and its exceptional natural landscape.
This marks ’s 21st inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the third in the last three years, reaffirming 🇬🇷’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding our shared cultural and natural heritage

26/07/2026

🇬🇷🇺🇳 Η ευρύτερη περιοχή του Ολύμπου εγγράφηκε σήμερα στον Κατάλογο Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO, κατόπιν της ομόφωνης απόφασης της 48ης Συνόδου της Επιτροπής Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO, στην πόλη Μπουσάν της Δημοκρατίας της Κορέας.
Η εγγραφή του Ολύμπου ως Μνημείου Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς Εξέχουσας Οικουμενικής Αξίας αποτελεί αναγνώριση της μοναδικής πολιτιστικής και φυσικής του σημασίας. Αναδεικνύει τη διαχρονική αξία του ως οικουμενικού συμβόλου, τη σπουδαία συμβολή του στην παγκόσμια πολιτιστική κληρονομιά και το μοναδικό φυσικό του τοπίο.
Η σημερινή απόφαση σηματοδοτεί την 21η εγγραφή της🇬🇷 στον Κατάλογο Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO & την τρίτη μέσα στα τελευταία 3 χρόνια, επιβεβαιώνοντας την ακλόνητη προσήλωση της Ελλάδας στην προστασία και ανάδειξη της κοινής παγκόσμιας πολιτιστικής και φυσικής κληρονομιάς.

🇬🇷🇺🇳 The wider area of Mount Olympus was inscribed on the List, following the unanimous decision at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee today in Busan, Republic of Korea.
Recognized for both its cultural and natural significance, Mount Olympus is inscribed as a World Heritage property of Outstanding Universal Value, reflecting its enduring symbolism, its profound cultural legacy, and its exceptional natural landscape.
This marks ’s 21st inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the third in the last three years, reaffirming 🇬🇷’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding our shared cultural and natural heritage

23/07/2026

From Homer’s epic to Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation, continues to connect generations, cultures and storytellers.
is not merely the backdrop of this story, but its source.

10/07/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with WIPO Deputy Director General, Mr. Hasan Kleib and exchange views on the implementation of the project “Enhancing Thrapsano Ceramics: Craftsmanship and Authenticity with Intellectual Property”.

This initiative reflects the strong cooperation between WIPO and Greece, highlighting the role of intellectual property in protecting cultural heritage and supporting sustainable development.

We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation - OBI to supporting future initiatives that harness the potential of intellectual property.



📷 Credit: WIPO/Audrey Aubard

09/07/2026

At the 68th World Intellectual Property Organization Assemblies in Geneva, Greece reaffirmed its commitment to an effective, balanced and inclusive international intellectual property system that promotes innovation and creativity.

As technological change accelerates, Greece emphasized the importance of WIPO’s role in modernizing global IP services, supporting innovators, creators and SMEs, and fostering international dialogue on the relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

Greece also highlighted its ongoing efforts to modernize the national IP ecosystem, including the digitalization of services, the use of AI-assisted patent tools, support for innovation and research commercialization, as well as strengthened copyright protection and action against online piracy.

Greece remains committed to constructive engagement with WIPO and all Member States in advancing an IP system that responds to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

06/07/2026

|Side Event at the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance 2026|

🇬🇷 Greece is proud to co-sponsor “Pathways to Inclusive AI Governance: Learning from the Past, Co-building the Future,” at the .

Artificial Intelligence is a truly global challenge — its risks cross borders, and its benefits must be shared by all. No country can meet this moment alone. Greece remains committed to ensuring that the Global Majority, the scientific community, and civil society are placed at the center of trustworthy AI governance.

📅 7 July 2026
🕛 12:00–12:45 CEST
📍 Room E

The session will feature H.E. Ioannis Ghikas, alongside H.E. Mary Robinson, H.E. Philip Thigo and other distinguished speakers.

Organized by The Future Society in partnership with the Future of Life Institute (FLI), the Elders Foundation, the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI, the Global Network Initiative, the Centre for Communication Governance (NLU Delhi), and MAP-AI, and co-sponsored by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya.

02/07/2026

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in cooperation with the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation - OBI, has launched the project “Enhancing Thrapsano Ceramics: Craftsmanship and Authenticity with Intellectual Property”, an initiative that uses intellectual property tools—including Geographical Indications—to support the protection and promotion of Ceramics.

The project brings together international expertise and local know-how to support one of Crete’s most distinctive traditional crafts, ensuring its identity, authenticity and origin are preserved while enhancing its long-term sustainability.

The inaugural workshop held in Thrapsano last week marked the first step in the implementation of the project, bringing together local potters, public authorities and experts to launch a collaborative process focused on strengthening the value and visibility of the craft. Discussions and activities covered intellectual property tools, product development and commercial promotion, forming the basis for future structured support to local producers.

Beyond preservation, the project places strong emphasis on capacity building. Through targeted training, it supports local potters in further developing their skills in areas such as product specification, branding and market development, while ensuring that traditional knowledge is transmitted and adapted to contemporary economic realities.

By linking intellectual property with traditional craftsmanship, the initiative connects cultural heritage with sustainable economic development, competitiveness and regional resilience, supporting the long-term viability of traditional crafts in Crete.

Beyond its local impact, the project has the potential to serve as a model for similar initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting traditional craft products across Greece, demonstrating how intellectual property can contribute to preserving cultural heritage while fostering sustainable local development.

📍 Thrapsano, Crete
WIPO 🤝OBI
📷Hellenic Industrial Property Organization (OBI)