Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said relations with Turkey are at a critical juncture, warning that any unilateral move by Ankara could increase tensions despite having no basis in international law
Greek officials have warned that any domestic maritime legislation merely seeks to amplify disputed claims in the Aegean, eastern Mediterranean, but without a basis in international law
Greece urged EU action over illegal fishing and maritime law violations by Turkish vessels during talks between Minister Vassilis Kikilias and EU Commissioner Costas Kadis.
Kalymnos fishermen charge that personnel aboard a Turkish coast guard vessel pointed a machine gun at their boat near the Imia islets, reviving memories of the 1996 crisis
Speaking from the small eastern Aegean Isle of Agathonisi, Greek Defense Dinister Nikos Dendias said Athens will not tolerate challenges to its sovereignty, while also demanding answers from Kyiv over an explosives-carrying drone discovered near Lefkada
Greek officials have noted that any Turkish attempt to legislate disputed sea zones would violate international law, while Athens seeks to preserve fragile “calm waters” amid a ever-fluid eastern Mediterranean power balances
Greek rebetiko and folk music brought audiences in Istanbul together, highlighting the enduring cultural ties and shared musical heritage between Greece and Turkey.
Athens is monitoring Ankara's move to codify contested sea claims in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean through domestic legislation, calling the potential bill a baseless domestic measure with no standing under international law
Bloomberg reports Turkey is preparing legislation to formally codify its maritime claims in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, raising regional tensions
Greece’s Defense Minister presents a roadmap based on international law for easing tensions with Turkey, while also highlighting a major push to strengthen the country’s defense industry and innovation strategy under the “Agenda 2030” framework
Ankara is attempting to frame Greece as aligned with Israel, and by extension with its military actions.
The Greek president and Turkish foreign minister exchanged views in Dubrovnik, on the sidelines of the Three Seas Summit where energy security featured prominently on the agenda.
Turkey accuses Greece of imposing illegal fishing restrictions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
Fidan directly linked the Israel–Greece–Cyprus partnership to potential security risks for Turkey and other regional actors, claiming that no assurances have been offered that such cooperation is not directed against them.
The upcoming “3+1” meeting in Washington with Cyprus, Israel and the US, will focus on major infrastructure projects and regional energy security.
The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to recent Turkish remarks, stressing that the Muslim minority in Thrace is defined as religious under the Treaty of Lausanne and emphasizing equal citizenship rights for all members.
Athens responds firmly to remarks by Turkey’s foreign minister, stressing its independent decision-making and commitment to regional stability through international partnerships.
In a post on X, Akar issued a stark warning: “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those who dream of Easter… will experience their last Easter.”
Visitor numbers from Turkey have surged in recent years, with arrivals increasing fivefold since the introduction of the express visa program.
The renewed scheme, which enjoys strong backing from both Athens and Ankara,enables short visits to 12 Greek islands, giving a boost to local tourism