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During an emotional ceremony, the ‘Empress Theophano’ Prize was presented to Special Olympics and Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver for promoting the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and creating a more inclusive society

25 October, 2024

The power of will, the bravery of effort and Solidarity for all and the joy of life are the messages of this year’s prize, as an […]

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The awarding of the Empress Theophano Prize to Special Olympics and Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver places focus on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and the need to build a more inclusive society

18 October, 2024

This recognition of the organisation founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 brings top international figures in Thessaloniki in a number of events that highlight the […]

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Round Table Discussion “Inclusive Sports: Driving Human and Social Development for A Changing Europe”

17 October, 2024

You may watch the Theophano Round Table (Thursday 24th October 2024 | 17:00 CET, 18:00 EET) HERE FOR TRANSLATION IN GREEK HERE The Empress Theophano Prize, […]

Special Olympics, founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, has today won the prestigious Empress Theophano Prize.

11 July, 2024

Awarded each year to honour an exceptional contribution to human betterment, the coveted prize will be presented to Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, at […]

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Empress Theophano Prize: the first 5 years of a noble initiative that honours exceptional contribution to human betterment

1 July, 2024

The Empress Theophano Prize was created in order to reward individuals or organizations which have made, or are making, an outstanding contribution to building bridges among […]

The powerful message delivered by this year’s Empress Theophano Prize, in the words of the winner, UN Secretary-General António Guterres

13 November, 2023

The powerful message delivered by this year's Empress Theophano Prize, in the words of the winner, UN Secretary-General António Guterres: “We have to transcend our differences […]

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Αngel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, representing the United Nations Secretary-General

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Your Excellency, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission Your Excellency, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice President of the European […]

Prize Winner’s Address by H.E. Mr. Antόnio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the women and men of the United Nations, it is an honour to accept the […]

Prize Speech by President Herman Count van Rompuy, Chairman of the Advisory Council,Theophano Foundation

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 The Theophano Prize continues to honour people and institutions committed to cooperation, reconciliation and peace. Not more than a year ago, we […]

Welcome Speech by Mr. Stavros Andreadis, Chairman of the Governing Council,Theophano Foundation

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Your Excellency, High Representative of the United Nations, Dear Mr Vice-President of the European Commission, Dear Mr President of the European Committee […]

Address by the First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Ladies and gentlemen. It is an honour and a pleasure to welcome to Central Macedonia and to Thessaloniki the Secretary-General of the […]

Address by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Margaritis Schinas

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 A year ago, the Empress Theophano Prize was awarded to Daniel Barenboim. Barenboim’s orchestra – now, more necessary than ever – brings […]

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Address by the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou

13 November, 2023

Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Dear Mr Andreadis, Unfortunately, prior commitments will hinder me from attending the 4th awarding of the Pan-European Empress Theophano Prize, an institution […]

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Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, accepts the Empress Theophano Prize 2023, awarded to the United Nations.

7 November, 2023

The award is dedicated to the humanitarian role in multilateral leadership Thessaloniki, 6 November 2023 - The 4th Award of the pan-European Empress Theophano Prize is […]

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This year’s Empress Theophano Prize is awarded to The United Nations in the name of Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General

3 October, 2023

The award is dedicated to the humanitarian role in multilateral leadership that works as a catalyst to address global challenges Thessaloniki, 6 September 2023 - The […]

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Winner’s Speech by Michael Barenboim, Concertmaster of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

15 October, 2022

Mrs. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Chairman of the Foundation and of the Jury, Ladies and Gentlemen, Kalispéra sas, It’s a great honor for me and […]

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Prize Speech by Herman Count van Rompuy, President of Advisory Council

15 October, 2022

This is already the third time I have stood in this Rotunda to attend the presentation of the Theophano Prize. Each time, the Advisory Council that […]

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Welcome Speech by Stavros Andreadis, President of Governing Council

15 October, 2022

Your Excellency Madam President of the Hellenic Republic, Honourable Prime Minister, Distinguished guests, who are honouring us with your presence for yet another year, Ladies and […]

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Address by H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou

15 October, 2022

It is with great joy that I present today the “Empress Theophano” Prize, which this year focuses on art, to a personality of the stature and […]

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The Award Ceremony of this year’s Theophano Prize carried a resounding musical message for building bridges between peoples through culture

13 October, 2022

The leading Maestro Daniel Barenboim was awarded in a moving atmosphere, in the name of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra musicians, and his son Michael Barenboim, the […]

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The Empress Theophano Prize focuses on Art as common ground for mutual understanding between peoples, and awards leading Pianist and Conductor Daniel Barenboim

26 September, 2022

A living legend of classical music and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a highly symbolic initiative for building bridges between peoples through culture, are the recipients of […]

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Misleading Sun Exhibition of Jan Vanriet

25 September, 2022

Museum of Byzantine Culture _ 12 October – 13 November 2022 In the framework of this year’s Theophano Prize, the Belgian artist and poet Jan Vanriet […]

The 2021 Empress Theophano Prize at a glance

15 December, 2021

2021 was a year when fear became hope, marked by the end of pandemic uncertainty which began to indicate a return to normality, not only for […]

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Address by Margaritis Schinas, European Commissioner for Promoting the European Way of Life at the Theophano Round Table

20 October, 2021

One year ago, I was honoured to be attending at the Award Ceremony for the first Empress Theophano Prize, and to receive it on behalf of […]

Address by H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou

20 October, 2021

It is for me a special pleasure to be awarding the Empress Theophano Prize to Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci. Two exceptional scientists who are a […]

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Welcome Speech by Stavros Andreadis, President of Governing Council

20 October, 2021

Your Excellency Madam President of the Hellenic Republic, Esteemed distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I feel great joy as well as a sense of pride to […]

Prize Speech by Herman Count van Rompuy, President of Advisory Council

20 October, 2021

It is the second time that we are united here today in this Rotunda, brought together by the spirit of Theophano, a Byzantine princess and empress […]

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Prize Winner’s Speech by Dr Uğur Şahin

20 October, 2021

Thank you Özlem, Her Excellency, Madame President, Prime minister, esteemed representative of the Theophano Foundation, most esteemed guests, dear Albert, Thank you. Thank you everyone for […]

Prize Winner’s Speech by Dr Özlem Türeci

20 October, 2021

Her Excellency, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Mr Prime Minister van Rompuy Mr Andreadis, Esteemed representatives of the Theophano Foundation, Dear Albert, Most […]

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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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 […]

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 […]