176 citizens of both European Union member-states and third countries who participated in the initiative were disembarked at a port on the southern side of Lasithi prefecture

The Greek foreign ministry said Athens has offered its good offices by undertaking to receive those on board the vessels on its territory and to ensure the safe return to their countries

Israel reversed course after blocking Cardinal Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, drawing condemnation from Athens and world leaders

A foreign ministry spokeswoman reiterated that unilateral claims concerning the demilitarization of the Aegean islands are unfounded and have been repeatedly rejected

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, taking into account the developing situation in the Middle East, advises Greek citizens to avoid visits—unless absolutely necessary—to Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and Iran, the terse announcement read

Athens is preparing to lodge a protest with Israel’s envoy after a video showed far-right Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling flotilla activists “terrorists,” following opposition condemnation of Israel’s actions

On Tuesday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Lana Zohiou said the content of the now deleted post 'does not represent our country'

In an official statement, the ministry urged Greek citizens to remain in safe locations near shelters and to strictly follow the guidance of local Israeli authorities.

For its UN Security Council term, Greece prioritizes the peaceful resolution of disputes, upholding international law, and addressing the climate crisis, among others.

Greece’s foreign ministry, in echoing other countries’ warnings, on Tuesday called on Greek citizens visiting Lebanon to leave the Mideast country. In an announcement posted on the ministry’s website, it states that “…Following previous announcements and in light of current developments, all travel to Lebanon should be avoided. Moreover, all Greek citizens currently in Lebanon […]

The Greek foreign ministry activated an emergency hotline aimed at providing consular assistance, while advising citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon

Greece secured a UN Security Council seat for 2025-2026 with 182 votes, joining Denmark, Panama, Somalia, and Pakistan.

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said the resolution of the Cyprus issue was a ‘matter of the highest priority’, requiring adherence to UNSC resolutions and international law during a meeting with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar.