Minister Thanos Plevris spoke from the eastern Aegean Island of Lesbos (Lesvos), the hardest hit of Greece’s regions during the 2015 migration crisis
On the alarming demographic issue and the government’s initiatives to address the problem by supporting families with multiple children
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou urges Athens and the EU to formally recognize the State of Palestine, arguing it is the only realistic path to peace and a step that could empower moderates on both sides of the conflict
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis this past week hosted the vacationing premier of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, and his spouse, Marjolijne Droogleever Fortuyn, on Tinos
If constructed, critics warn, the new settlement threatens to further cut off a portion of the West Bank from East Jerusalem, the proposed capital of any future Palestinian state
The former prime minister and SYRIZA party leader also referred to the controversial 2015 referendum he declared after a collapse in negotiations with institutional creditors
The initiative, dubbed "Amorgorama", was announced during a teleconference that included Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The agreement generated Greece’s stern reaction, irked other regional countries and eventually earned disapproval by the EU, as it essentially ignored the Law of the Sea and tried to 'erase' all Greek island territories
In answer to a question by 40 lawmakers, including members of the Hellenic Caucus, a State Department official said Washington remains fully committed to applying CAATSA sanctions
Talks reportedly focusing on regional developments, and especially the situation in Gaza, according to a press release issued in Athens
Greek FM George Gerapetritis reiterated Athens’ support and interest for the welfare of the Christian communities in strife-plagued Syria
The US State Department’s annual human rights report highlights improvements in media freedom in Greece in 2024, while noting ongoing concerns over pressure on journalists and isolated cases of harassment
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Athens will not deploy troops to Ukraine, stressing Greece’s firm support for Kyiv while rejecting domestic criticism of its position on the war
Athens must meet strict milestones by August 2026 to avoid losing EU Recovery Fund money, with billions still to be absorbed despite steady progress so far
The letter emphasizes that 'the MoU in question does not produce any legal effects for third parties, nor does it affect the rights of third States over maritime zones, including their sovereign rights under international law'
Kyriakos Mitsotakis underlined his government's position in a teleconference of EU leaders, convened by European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday
Greece signals it will not become an open-border country as migration arrivals drop. Minister Thanos Plevris outlines stricter asylum rules, upcoming legislation, and policies to integrate recognized refugees while reducing dependency on state aid
Teleconference on Sunday between Zelensky and 'Coalition of the Willing' European leaders, including Greece's Kyriakos Mitsotakis, came ahead of a closely watched Washington D.C. meeting on Monday, hosted by Donald Trump
Cyprus' foreign ministry said the resignation of Azfal Khan, a MP for the Manchester Rusholme constituency, sends a strong message that there's 'no room for tolerance'
Greek Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and insists borders cannot be changed by force during a leaders’ video conference on Ukraine