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The Foundation for Research and Technology–Hellas is the premier multidisciplinary research institution in Greece with well-organized facilities, highly qualified personnel & a reputation as a top-level research institution worldwide https://www.forth.gr
🌍Celebrating today,the Institute of Astrophysics (IA) of @forth-ite.bsky.social is organizing a special event dedicated to exciting discoveries in modern astrophysics!

🗣️ Dr. Maria Charisi, Research Fellow at IA-FORTH (2024 L’Oréal–UNESCO Award For Women in Science)

📅11/2🕕18:00

👉 bit.ly/stemWomen
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🌐Through the Institute of Computer Science @forth-ite.bsky.social is at the forefront of the national effort to inform& empower society towards a safer & more responsible internet,implementing 3 flagship initiatives:
🔸Greek Safer Internet Centre 🔸 Be Internet Awesome 🔸Experience AI
👉 bit.ly/4qtcVcW
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM
💫The Institute of Astrophysics (IA) of @forth-ite.bsky.social is organizing an event dedicated to the spectacular discoveries of modern astrophysics! 🔭
🗣️ The speech will be given by Dr. Maria Charisi, Group Leader at IA-FORTH, Assistant Professor, Washington State University (USA).
👉 bit.ly/IA-Event
February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🔬👩‍🔬The research group headed by Prof.Ioanna Keklikoglou at @imbb-forth.bsky.social actively contributes towards the research development & promotion of scientific knowledge on #cancer.

👉 bit.ly/WorldCancerD...

#CancerAwareness #CancerResearch #ScienceForSociety #MedicalResearch #HFRI #IMBB #UOC
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🔐 Protecting personal data is a fundamental human right and key to #privacy, democracy and #digital trust.

@forth-ite.bsky.social has a #data #protection #policy fully compliant with the #GDPR and national legislation, demonstrating respect for individuals’ rights.

👉 bit.ly/3Z0Don7
January 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The China-Greece 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐭 & 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐛 on Cultural Heritage Conservation Technology has been established with the Palace Museum in China as the leading unit & the Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser (PhoHS group) under @forth-ite.bsky.social as the leading unit in Greece.
👉 bit.ly/4t3DHLJ
January 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM
🌍⚡️Clean energy is key to tackling climate change & shaping a sustainable,resilient energy future♻️🌱
At the Institute of GeoEnergy @forth-ite.bsky.social research & innovation cover the full energy transition value chain-from geology & advanced materials to integrated energy systems bit.ly/cleenenergy
January 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
🔬 Scientists @imbb-forth.bsky.social & the University of Crete, together with collaborators from Greece, Europe, the USA & India,have discovered a novel role of #albumin🧬 in protecting against a rare & often deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis.
🔗 bit.ly/newsforth
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January 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🌌🔭 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured the first direct images of asteroid collisions in another planetary system. The observations focus on the nearby star Fomalhaut, 25 light-years away, offering new insights into planet formation. Published in Science.
www.forth.gr/en/news/show...
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
💙🌍When Innovation Meets Healthcare
Today we honor everyone’s right to access quality health services without barriers.The Center for eHealth Applications & Services of the Institute of Computer Science @forth-ite.bsky.social through its activities makes Health for All a daily reality➡️ bit.ly/3XTXIpA
December 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🔬Scientists Identify Mosquito Enzyme underlying Rising Insecticide Resistance
📙A study published @natcomms.nature.com led by Dr.Sofia Balaska & Dr.Linda Grigoraki @imbb-forth.bsky.social as main authors, carried out in close 🤝 with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine-UK.

👉 bit.ly/4aImjFj
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🔬The visit also included a lab guided tour, offering our guests first-hand insight into the pioneering research 🚀and technological breakthroughs underway at FORTH.
December 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📍On Wednesday 3/12, we had the honor of welcoming @forth-ite.bsky.social Mr.Timothy Haynes, Deputy Economic Counselor & Mr.Brian Timm-Brock, First Secretary, Economic Office of the U.S.Embassy in Athens.
👉 bit.ly/USEmbassy_vi...

@imsforth.bsky.social @bri-forth.bsky.social @imbb-forth.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🎖️Later that evening, Ambassador Auer awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Academic Palms to Prof.Vassilis Charmandaris,Chairman of FORTH & Prof. Konstantinos Zopounidis,Technical University of Crete,celebrating their significant contributions to academia & Greek–French scientific cooperation.
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🤝On Dec 1, 2025, we were honored to welcome the Ambassador of France, Ms. Laurence Auer, to @forth-ite.bsky.social in Heraklion.
✍️During her visit, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the French Institute of Greece, strengthening our long-standing collaboration.

➡️ bit.ly/Ambassador_visit
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Οpening 🆕 paths for improving the quality of life for people with visual impairments!
🤝@bri-forth.bsky.social & the Unit of Medical Technology & Intelligent Info Systems of the University of Ioannina join forces by integrating innovation & technology through 2 EU research projects: bit.ly/3XtvphF
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🏅Prof. A.Stamatakis, head of the Biodiversity Computing Group at ICS/FORTH & Prof. Ath.Nenes, Affiliated Scientist at ICEHT/FORTH, are included in the internationally 🌍recognized list of “Highly Cited Researchers” for 2025, by Clarivate Analytics📊
👉 bit.ly/news-FORTH

@kit.edu @hitsters.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
✨A high-level delegation from Southwest University of China🇨🇳 led by its President, Prof. Wang Jinjun,visited FORTH today.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/49VsZ2r

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November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🌍🔬 November 10, 2025 |𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭,UNESCO
🎉FORTH celebrates this day by honoring the fundamental role of science in promoting peace,social progress & sustainable development worldwide 👉 bit.ly/4oUqkdQ
@imbb-forth.bsky.social @imsforth.bsky.social @bri-forth.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In a significant step toward creating safer digital spaces for young users,TikTok has partnered with @forth-ite.bsky.social supported by the Greek Safer Internet Center SaferInternet4Kids, to launch a new initiative aimed at empowering parents & guardians in Greece
👉 en.protothema.gr/2025/11/05/t...
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🔷The event is organized by the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC) and it is dedicated to showcasing EU-funded initiatives & collaborative efforts in digital health led by innovative organizations based in Crete.

📑 View the agenda & register for the event: hdhc.gr/el/node/216
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🇬🇷🤝 🇩🇪 The Head of Economic Affairs of the German Embassy, Mr. Frank Werner, visited FORTH premises in Heraklion today, Tuesday November 4, 2025.

More: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CxT...
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
✨The 7th Annual Nick Kylafis Distinguished Lecture was successfully held today (29/10), featuring the renowned astrophysicist Prof. Roger Blandford. The lecture, was entitled “New Horizons in Extreme Electrodynamics of Black Holes and Neutron Stars.”
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
FORTH welcomed Cisco to its premises at the Science&Technology Park of Crete marking the official launch of the company’s🆕office in Crete.The🤝between Greece’s leading research institution & the global tech leader Cisco,highlights Crete’s growing role as a hub for tech & innovation bit.ly/Cisco_Crete
October 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM