Greece, given its geographic location, can be China’s gateway to Europe and Europe’s to China, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras told an event on Monday evening at Athens’ Intercontinental hotel, hosted by the Union of Greek Ship Owners and the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, on the occasion of the European Maritime Day and Hellenic Maritime Day.

BEIJING (ANA-MNA/S. Goutzanis): The Greek government delegation accompanying Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in his official visit to China has expressed satisfaction with the reception extended and the responsiveness shown by officials during meeting in Beijing, a member of the delegation said Thursday.

BEIJING (ANA/MPA-S. Goutzanis): Greece is building a success story, and it wants China to be part of that story, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said Thursday, speaking at the Academy of Social Sciences of China.

Athens Mayor George Kaminis on Monday unveiled a rich arts programme planned by the Athens municipality in various venues around the city, spanning the period from May until next November 2013, under the banner 'Centre and neighbourhoods all one stage".

The Sunday Times released the list of the world’s 50 best museums, vibrant contemporary spaces that house small miracles which escaped the ravages of time and culture degenerations. Acropolis Museum ranks third on the list, coming after Smithsonian Museum in Washington, the world’s largest museum and the British Museum in London, dedicated to human history and culture.

Greek renowned basketball player and coach, Panagiotis Giannakis, is to coach the men's National Basketball Team of China according to a formal announcement from the State General Administration of Sport.