RSS 2.0 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:13:53 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/images/M_images/mfa_rss.png https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland RSS 2.0 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/geniko-proxeneio-geneva/news/programmata-philoxenias-kai-ellenomatheias-omogenon-tes-diasporas.html Προγράμματα φιλοξενίας και ελληνομάθειας Ομογενών της Διασποράς (https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/images/stories/geneva/docs/Προγράμματα φιλοξενίας και ελληνομάθειας Ομογενών της Διασποράς.pdf) https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/doxology.html Doxology at the Holy Church of the Apostle of the Nations Paul in Geneva, on March 29, for the celebration of the National Day of March 25, officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan of Switzerland, Mr. Maximos. The Ambassador of Greece to Switzerland, Mrs. Ekaterini Simopoulou, delivered the commemorative speech and read the message of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Konstantinos Tasoulas, to the Greek diaspora. stories/bern/2026/2903/,Doxology,280,400 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/courtesy-visit-to-the-headquarters-of-the-international-olympic-committee.html The Ambassador of Greece to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, Mrs. Ekaterini Simopoulou, accompanied by the General Consul of Greece in Geneva, Mr. Alexandre Yennimatas, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, where she was received by the President of the IOC, Ms. Kirsty Coventry. She also attended the signing ceremony of the Wall of Olympians by the acclaimed Greek weightlifter of all times and holder of 4 Olympic medals, Pyrros Dimas. stories/bern/2026/DOE/,event,280,400 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/world-day-of-the-greek-language.html The World Day of the Greek Language, was celebrated at a well-attended event, in the historic monument Couvent des Cordeliers in Fribourg (20.3.2026), organized by the Department of Classical Philology of the University of Fribourg and the School of Ancient Studies, in collaboration with the Embassy of Greece in Switzerland and the Association of Friends of the Andritsaina Library. The audience enjoyed the vivid reading of excerpts from the original text of the 3rd century A.D. book, Daphnis and Chloe. The event was part of the European Festival of Greek-Latin. stories/bern/2026/daphni/,event,400,300 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/piano-recital-of-acclaimed-pianist-vassilis-varvaresos.html Τhe Embassy of Greece in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, organized at the Yehudi Menuhin Forum in Bern (19.3.2026), a piano recital of  the internationally acclaimed pianist Vassilis Varvaresos, who captivated the audience by performing, in his unique way, an outstanding well-rounded piano program featuring works from Greek and foreign composers. stories/missions/switzerland/2026/piano/,piano recital,400,300 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/consulate-general-geneva/news/message-by-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-constantine-an-tassoulas-to-the-greek-diaspora-on-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-of-independence.html Dear Compatriots,It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness.In this context, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of Freedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose contribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years of Ottoman rule.The Revolution of 1821 was not only... https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/message-by-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-constantine-an-tassoulas-to-the-greek-diaspora-on-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-of-independence.html Dear Compatriots,It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness.In this context, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of Freedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose contribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years of Ottoman rule.The Revolution of 1821 was not only... https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/geniko-proxeneio-geneva/news/menuma-tou-proedrou-tes-demokratias-konstantinou-an-tasoula-pros-tous-apodemous-ellenes-gia-ten-epeteio-tes-ethnikes-eortes-tes-25es-martiou.html Αγαπητές και αγαπητοί συμπατριώτες,Με ιδιαίτερη συγκίνηση τιμούμε και φέτος την επέτειο της Εθνικής Παλιγγενεσίας, ενός καθοριστικού ιστορικού σταθμού που οδήγησε στη δημιουργία του σύγχρονου ελληνικού κράτους και σφράγισε την πορεία του απανταχού Ελληνισμού, χαλυβδώνοντας την εθνική του συνείδηση.Στο πνεύμα αυτό, η σκέψη μας δεν στρέφεται μόνο στους αγωνιστές που ύψωσαν στην πατρώα γη το λάβαρο της Ελευθερίας, αλλά και στους Έλληνες της Διασποράς, των οποίων η συμβολή υπήρξε καθοριστική για την αναγέννηση του Έθνους, μετά από 400 και πλέον χρόνια οθωμανικού ζυγού.Η... https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/eevent-within-the-framework-of-the-european-festival-of-latin-and-greek-languages-to-promote-the-world-day-of-the-greek-language-fribourg-2032026.html The Department of Classical Philology of the University of Fribourg and the School of Ancient Studies, in collaboration with the Embassy of Greece in Switzerland and the Association of Friends of the Andritsaina Library, are organizing an event within the framework of the European Festival of Latin and Greek Languages ​​to promote the World Day of the Greek Language, Fribourg 20.3.2026. https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/event-organized-by-cultural-circle-of-friends-of-greece-in-basel.html Τhe “Cultural Circle of Friends of Greece in Basel” organized, in the Skulpturhalle, an event, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Switzerland, on Friday, March 6, 2026, with Dr. Pavlos Triantafyllidis, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos Deputy Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Samos and Ikaria. The topic of his speech was “Revealing ancient Antissa and the medieval castle of Agioi Theodoroi in Lesvos”. stories/bern/2026/1003/,Εκδήλωση,800,390 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/event-organized-by-the-lausanne-greek-association.html At a successful event, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Switzerland, organized by the Lausanne Greek Association "ESTIA" and in collaboration with the Friends of the Andritsaina Library Association, took place the screening of the film "The Murderess" in Lausanne. The screening was attended by the leading actress, Ms. Karyofyllia Karambeti, as well as the director, Ms. Eva Nathena. The film ​​was also included in the Francophonie events program. stories/bern/2026/estia/,Εvent organized by the Lausanne Greek Association ,800,390 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/100th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-philhellenic-association-hellas.html The 100th anniversary of the founding of the philhellenic Association “HELLAS” (1926 – 2026) was celebrated at a well-attended event at the University of Zurich. The Association aims at promoting the Greek classical culture. Speakers at the event were the President of the Association, Professor Dr. Christian Utzinger, the Professor of Ancient History at the University of Bern Dr. Stefan Rebenich and the Ambassador of Greece to Switzerland Ms. Ekaterini Simopoulou. stories/bern/2026/hellas/,εκδήλωση του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Λωζάννης,800,390 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/250th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-ioannis-kapodistrias.html On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ioannis Kapodistrias, an event was organized at the "Palais Anna et Jean-Gabriel Eynard", by the Municipality of Geneva, the Fondation Hardt and the Consulate General of Greece in Geneva, for the presentation of the French translation of Georgios Kalpadakis' book: "The Balkan Confederation of Ioannis Kapodistrias: Two unpublished letters to Nesselrode on the post-Ottoman Balkans". stories/bern/2026/1202/,250 έτη από τη γέννηση του Ιωάννη Καποδίστρια,250,170 https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/the-president-of-the-swiss-confederation-mr-guy-parmelin-received-new-years-greetings-from-the-representatives-of-the-diplomatic-corps-in-switzerland.html https://www.mfa.gr/switzerland/en/the-embassy/news/the-political-consultations-between-the-greek-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-the-swiss-federal-department-of-foreign-affairs-took-place-in-bern-on-9122025-in-an-excellent-atmosphere.html