DM Dendias did not attend the debate, instead he spoke across the street at a previously scheduled event, where he said the ministry and armed forces will not treat the monument as an object of political posturing and social division; it unites Greeks now and forever

Migration Minister Plevris also issued a circular, for distribution to asylum seekers, which states that 'If you are not a refugee and are not entitled to protection, then you have entered and are remaining in the country illegally', while warning of possible jail time

A proposed law transferring oversight of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the Ministry of Defense sparks political clashes and public debate over national memory, public access, and the role of the military in Greece

Talks between Greek and Turkish foreign ministers in Luxembourg failed to ease mounting strains, as Ankara pressed on the SAFE defense issue and Athens reiterated its red lines on sovereignty and maritime borders

The Greek prime minister also met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the summit

Former PM Alexis Tsipras re-emerges in the question of voters' preference for premier

The decision to transfer the monument and the surrounding area's jurisdiction to the defense ministry is a “hot button” political issue in the country

Greek diplomacy this month has quietly “floated” the idea of such a summit to ostensibly deal with, among others, the delimitation of maritime zones in the east-central and eastern Mediterranean

The Greek FM told his Turkish counterpart the sole difference between the countries was the demarcation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf.

The courtesy visit took place at the GOARCH headquarters in New York as part of the Greek minister’s tour in the U.S., where he met with several high-profile officials.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, expressing Greece’s readiness to increase humanitarian aid and reaffirming Athens’ consistent backing of Ukraine’s sovereignty

At the OPEKEPE trial in Athens former president Dimitris Melas and ex-director Athanasia Reppa stand accused over farm subsidy audit irregularities

Tufan Erhurman’s victory in Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus sparks renewed hopes for reunification talks, as Greece and Cyprus welcome his pro-federalist stance and call for a swift return to UN-led negotiations

Athens links Ankara’s participation in the EU defence programme to the withdrawal of Turkey’s war threat, as Foreign Minister Fidan warns against escalating rhetoric

Before Kimberly Guilfoyle even lands in Athens, it appears her influence in Washington is already working in Greece’s favor.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited an area undergoing reforestation following the devastating 2024 wildfire in the municipality of Penteli in North Athens earlier today. Mitsotakis stressed he had the opportunity to inspect the reforestation works currently underway. “As we speak, a large part of Penteli is already being planted, and by next spring, using […]

Speaking at an off-the-agenda debate in Parliament on Thursday on foreign policy issues, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to an initiative by Athens for a future meeting of Mediterranean states of the wider region

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke from Parliament’s podium during an off-the-agenda debate at the political party leaders’ level on foreign policy issues

Speaking in Parliament, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said a foreseen agreement safeguards the historic monastery’s status and prohibits any conversion of the latter, something that also extends to related worship sites

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his foreign policy record and Greece’s "growing international role", while opposition leaders accused him of arrogance, empty rhetoric, and missteps on Gaza, Turkey and Libya