King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands will pay an official three-day visit to Greece on Sunday, following an invitation by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
The royal couple will arrive in Greece on Sunday. Their official schedule will begin on Monday (Oct. 31) with the laying of a wreath at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square. They will then be welcomed by Sakellaropoulou at a ceremony at the presidential mansion (09:35), where the decoration of the royal couple and the president will take place. A private meeting between the Greek president and the Dutch royals will take place at 09:45, and will include the president’s partner, Pavlos Kotsonis.
At 10:30, the Dutch king and queen will meet with the Ombudsmen of Greece and Holland at the Netherlands Institute at Athens, and at 13:30 they will visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis.
At 15:00 the royal visitors will meet with Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis at Technopolis (“Gazi”) and attend a reception by the Dutch community, while at 20:00 President Sakellaropoulou will host a formal dinner at the presidential mansion in their honor.
On Tuesday (Nov. 1), the king and queen of Holland and Sakellaropoulou will attend a round-table discussion on violence against women at the National Library of Greece, on the premises of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), after which (at 11:00) they will attend the 14th competition of innovation and startup entrepreneurship “The Squeeze” at the SNFCC’s Faros (Lighthouse) building.
Later on the same day (12:25), the royal couple will visit the “Elpida” Oncological Unit, the country’s first pediatric oncology hospital, and at 15:00 they will visit a school and housing facilities for young people. Their Tuesday schedule will end with a dinner in honor of President Sakellaropoulou hosted by them at the Megaron Concert Hall (20:00).
On Wednesday (Nov. 2), the king and queen will travel to Thessaloniki to continue and complete their official visit to Greece.
Latest News
Yannis Vardinoyannis Assumes Post of Motor Oil Board President
He succeeds his father, Vardis, who passed away last week at the age of 91
PM Mitsotakis to Bloomberg: Our Majority Is Stable, Elections To Be Held in 2027
"The government has a solid 2.5-year mandate from the people to implement its policies," Mitsotakis stated
Greek Economy Shows Resilience, Consumer Confidence Remains a Challenge
Therefore, there is need for policy interventions in order to boost demand, stabilize the labor market and support industrial production
Ex-PM Samaras expelled from Ruling ND Party
Government spokesman makes the announcement hours after a portion of Samaras' interview with 'To Vima' were released; former PM called for firing of foreign minister
Samaras to ‘Vima’: Support for Karamanlis as Next President
In the Vima article, Ex-premier and ND leader Antonis Samaras also calls for the resignation of FM Gerapetritis, saying he's shown appeasement vis-a-vis Turkish provocations
Year-Long Restriction on Extra Airbnb-type Properties as of Jan 1
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the state will allow the short-term rental availability of only 3 properties in specific Athens districts - a measure that expires at the end of the year
Turkish FM Fidan Returns to ‘Revisionist Mode’ in TV Appearance
Minister Hakan Fidan cites 'more than one problem' in the Aegean needing resolution; quip aimed at domestic audience comes amid significantly improved relations
Civil Defense Warning For Inclement Weather in Central Greece
Notification issued to residents in the central Greece province of Thessaly, the south-central prefecture of Fthiotida, the large island of Evia and the Sporades Island chain
European Commission’s Outlook for Greece Economy Forecasts 2.1% Growth and 3% Inflation in 2024
By 2026, the reduction in public debt is expected to bring it close to 140% of GDP.
Greek State Budget Primary Surplus at €13.489bln Jan.-Oct. 2024
A significant part of this surplus is attributed to the receipt of €3.2 billion in October from the new concession agreement for the Attiki Odos