Deputy Foreign Ministers Alexandra Papadopoulou and Mehmet Kemal Bozay met in Athens on January 20, 2026, for the 5th round of Political Dialogue, reviewing bilateral progress since June 2025 and advancing preparations for the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council in Türkiye, amid a positive atmosphere focused on expanding cooperation.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged expanded support for farmers—including Europe’s lowest electricity rates, elimination of excise tax on agricultural diesel, VAT exemptions, accelerated subsidies, and faster insurance payouts—following substantive talks in Athens, while firmly rejecting continued roadblocks and illegal protest tactics after 45 days of disruptions.
A three-member committee from the Patriarchate of Jerusalem has arrived in Athens to address the escalating crisis at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, where 15 monks demand the removal of Archbishop Damianos amid fears of Egyptian authorities seizing the monastery’s property. Despite diplomatic talks, no agreement was reached, fueling skepticism about a resolution.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis discussed Abdelatty’s upcoming Athens visit, focusing on regional developments, including Gaza and St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai.
Greece and Italy strengthen cultural ties with the return of 145 ancient Greek coins and new joint initiatives, including exhibitions and festivals, celebrating Greco-Roman heritage.
Greek-American television presenter Maria Menounos, alongside her husband Keven Undergaro and their daughter Athena, met with Greek tourism officials in Athens to discuss boosting Greece’s presence in the U.S. market. During her visit, Menounos engaged with Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, Deputy Minister Elena Rapti, and GNTO General Secretary Andreas Fiorentinos. The discussions focused on leveraging the Greek Diaspora to promote Greece’s rich history, culture, and modern tourist experiences abroad.
