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Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Long-lasting Peace in Ukraine

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for an immediate ceasefire and a just, lasting peace, expressing sorrow for the lives lost and acknowledging the struggles of the Greek diaspora in affected regions. The statement reinforced Greece’s commitment to international law and condemned any aggression against sovereign nations.

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Greek Foreign Ministry Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, 2025, honoring the six million Jews killed by the Nazis, including 67,151 Greeks. The statement called for the continued fight against hatred and intolerance, urging future generations to remember the Holocaust and ensure that such atrocities are “never again” repeated.

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Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs Offers Condolences Following South Korea Plane Crash

On Sunday, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families impacted by a devastating plane crash in South Korea. The tragic incident occurred when a Jeju Airlines flight attempted a landing at Muan Airport, resulting in a catastrophic accident that claimed 179 lives.

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Nikos Kazantzakis Museum Co-Organises Historic Cultural Events in New York

The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is co-organising a series of cultural events in New York from 21-25 October 2024, celebrating the legacy of the renowned Greek writer. The programme includes an event at the United Nations, an exhibition at the Greek Consulate, educational activities in Greek-American schools, and a literary evening. These events aim to honour Kazantzakis’ contributions to literature and culture, marking his influence in both Greece and the U.S., while fulfilling his wish to connect with the “New World.”

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Greek Government Condemns Iran’s Attacks on Israel, Prepares Evacuation Plans

The Greek government has condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel, calling it a “serious escalation” that threatens regional stability. Greece stands by Israel’s right to security and urges immediate de-escalation. Meanwhile, Greece has prepared evacuation plans for citizens in Lebanon and Israel, and is assisting Cyprus by providing a C-130 aircraft to help evacuate Cypriot nationals from Lebanon.

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“Santa Ruins” in Turkey: The Destruction of Greek Cultural Heritage 

The Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported on October 19 that the Santa Ruins archeological site has been registered as a “fragile area to be protected” leading some to conclude that “The Turkish government seems to have “perfected” the “art” of violating or destroying the region’s exceedingly rich cultural heritage built by the indigenous peoples of the land that Turkey largely exterminated about a hundred years ago.”