Memorandum of understanding between the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) and the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF).A Memorandum of Understanding was signed early this month between the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) and the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), with a view to promoting joint research and technological activities in natural sciences and engineering. The memorandum was signed, on behalf of FORTH, by the Chairman of the BoD, Prof. Alkiviades C. Payatakes and on behalf of KOSEF by the Chairman of the Organisation, Prof. Oh-Kab Kwon.

FORTH in the 71st International Exposition of ThessalonikiThe Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) will participate in the 71st Thessaloniki International Fair in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT). This year's theme is “Innovation”. The fair will be held September 8–17 2006.

International distinctions for the Foundation for Research and Technology - HellasTwo researchers of FORTH, Dr. Christos Panagopoulos and Dr. Stelios Tzortzakis, have been recently awarded with two Excellence Grants in the field of Physics

TWISTER Network: Innovative solutions for upgrading healthcare services in rural regionsOn February 25th, 2006 the Twister Network was inaugurated at the Healthcare Centre of Haraka Asterousion