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Thessaloniki Became the Epicentre of Europe Honoring Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, the Scientists Who Turned Fear into Hope
19 October, 2021
Thessaloniki Became the Epicentre of Europe Honoring Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, the Scientists Who Turned Fear into Hope In an imposing Award Ceremony,
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Round Table Discussion – “Securing Future Wellbeing Through Science”
19 October, 2021
Round Table Discussion - “Securing Future Wellbeing Through Science” The scientist couple who developed the first vaccine against the coronavirus, Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem
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For two days, the heart of Europe will beat in Thessaloniki
12 October, 2021
The awarding of Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, the scientist couple who developed the first vaccine against the coronavirus, draws the attention of Europe's
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Round Table Discussion “Securing Future Wellbeing Through Science”
7 October, 2021
The scientist couple who developed the first vaccine against the coronavirus, Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, will be conversing with leading personalities from across
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The Pan-European Empress Theophano Prize Honours the Contribution of Science to Humankind in the Presence of Leading European Personalities
1 October, 2021
The awarding of Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, the scientist couple who developed the first vaccine against the coronavirus, brings to Thessaloniki outstanding figures
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The Empress Theophano Prize Honours the Contribution of Science to Humankind
15 June, 2021
Dr Uğur Şahin and Dr Özlem Türeci, the scientist couple who developed the first vaccine against the coronavirus, are the recipient of this year’s Theophano Prize
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The 2020 Empress Theophano Prize at a glance
4 January, 2021
In a year of uncertainty and unprecedented conditions, something important and promising began: the awarding of the 1st Empress Theophano Prize is one of the 2020
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Prize Winner’s Speech by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
8 October, 2020
Prime Minister Mitsotakis, President Van Rompuy, President Andreadis, Vice-President Schinas, Distinguished guests, It is an honour to receive this prize as President of the European Commission
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Prize Speech by Herman Count van Rompuy, President of Advisory Council
8 October, 2020
When I stand here I think of Empress Theophano who could never have imagined that people would commemorate her a thousand years later. In politics today,
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Welcome Speech by Stavros Andreadis, President of Governing Council
8 October, 2020
Mrs President, Mr Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Governing Council of the Theophano Foundation, I welcome you to today’s event and to
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Address by the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis
8 October, 2020
Ms President of the European Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to meet with you today, even under these unprecedented conditions needed to protect
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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen accepts the Empress Theophano Prize on behalf of the Erasmus Programme
8 October, 2020
The award ceremony concluded with great success inside the iconic landmark of the Rotunda The inaugural award ceremony of the Empress Theophano European Prize was conducted
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Change in President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen’s attendance of the Award Ceremony
6 October, 2020
In self-isolation and unable to travel, the President will participate in the ceremony by delivering her address on video The President of the European Commission, Ms
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The European Empress Theophano Prize as a link for today’s Europe
5 October, 2020
Honorary President of the European Council, Mr Herman Count Van Rompuy, raises the rationale of this new award Right before the Award Ceremony of the first
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The New European Empress Theophano Prize is awarded for the first time to the student exchange programme of the European Union, ERASMUS.
22 September, 2020
European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen is expected in Thessaloniki to receive the award on 7 October 2020. With Thessaloniki at its heart, a
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Opening Speech by Van Rompuy
20 February, 2019
It is an honour for me to be here in Thessaloniki at the launch of this initiative. which will lead to the award of the Theophano
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INAUGURAL EVENT – Empress Theophano Prize
18 February, 2019
‘The city of Thessaloniki takes centre stage in highlighting the modern European Union ideal’ On 16 February 2019, the Theophano Foundation launched its activities, from
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