US President Donald Trump announced that countries participating in the Gaza Peace Council have committed…
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The United Nations and Greece issued urgent warnings over Yemen’s escalating crisis, urging the unconditional…
The Hellenic Red Cross honoured 16 schools in Thessaloniki for their active participation in the…
Greece’s Ombudsman has raised serious concerns about a new migration bill introduced by the centre-right…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Monday,…
THI continues to combat food insecurity in Greece, providing over 1.8 million meals through Food Bank Greece and funding initiatives such as the CTC digital platform to improve food distribution for vulnerable families.
The United States’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Michael Waltz, publicly thanked Greece…
During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Third Committee reviewed the report…
The United States has secured regional and international backing for its proposed Gaza resolution at…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host a high-level meeting today November 3, in Istanbul to…
Cyprus is offering operational support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, focusing on practical contributions in security, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction, as outlined in a six-point plan presented by President Nikos Christodoulides at a recent EU summit.
At the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled an initiative to support Gaza through security, reconstruction, and humanitarian measures. Aligned with the U.S. President’s plan, the proposal leverages Cyprus’s regional ties and EU role to advance the ceasefire agreement.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Constantine Tassoulas expressed optimism that the upcoming peace agreement to be signed in Sharm el-Sheikh could mark a turning point for the Middle East. During their meeting on Monday, Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s role as a credible mediator and pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, while Tassoulas underlined the historic nature of the initiative and Greece’s readiness to contribute to reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was greeted by a cheering pro-Palestinian crowd in Athens after being deported by Israel, along with 171 other activists, for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza by breaching Israel’s naval blockade. Thunberg accused Israel of genocide and violating international law, while activists reported mistreatment during detention.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla’s mission to deliver aid to Gaza, faces deportation to Greece, Israeli media reports. The flotilla, intercepted by Israeli forces, sparked protests in Athens amid claims of harsh treatment.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges support for diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for hostage release, cessation of hostilities, and a two-state solution for lasting peace.
Greek activists detained by Israeli authorities after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla have launched a hunger strike, demanding their immediate release and denouncing the Gaza blockade. In Athens, supporters gathered outside the Foreign Ministry, urging government intervention.
Israel has intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, arresting dozens of activists including Greta Thunberg. Among those targeted was the Greek ship “Oxygen,” prompting strong condemnation from Greek organisers and sparking widespread international reactions.
The Israeli navy has intercepted vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and detained activists on…
Greece and Italy have jointly called on the Sumud flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, highlighting the urgency for humanitarian access and a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict.
Greta Thunberg’s 44-boat humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza has been forced to pause its mission after an engine room leak, just days after repairs in Greece. Organisers say the setback won’t stop their goal of breaking through Israel’s naval blockade to deliver aid.
Israel proposed offloading Gaza-bound flotilla aid in Cyprus or Ashkelon for transfer to Gaza, but organizers rejected both options, according to Eden Bar-Tal, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the 80th UN General Assembly, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis advocated for the recognition of a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, to be achieved through a UN-led political process. Highlighting Greece’s role in the UN Security Council and its humanitarian efforts in Gaza, he emphasized the nation’s commitment to diplomacy and a two-state solution at a conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.
Six Greek boats carrying activists have joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza, joining an international convoy delivering humanitarian aid.
On September 15, 2025, the Greek vessel Oxygen sailed from Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, a 40+ ship coalition from 44 countries challenging Israel’s Gaza blockade. Named to symbolize life, Oxygen aims to deliver aid and draw attention to Gaza’s crisis
A Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla reported a suspected drone strike on one of its boats anchored off Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished with no injuries. Tunisian authorities, however, found “no drones” and suggested the fire, which started among life jackets, may have been caused by a cigarette.
Turkey escalates measures against Israel, banning ships and flights linked to the country, while aid planes await Jordan’s clearance for Gaza.
Cyprus has dispatched 1,200 tons of food and essential supplies to Gaza under the Amalthea Plan, in coordination with UN agencies and international partners, to support the ongoing humanitarian effort.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that two Greek Air Force aircraft successfully dropped 8.5 tons of food in Gaza on August 9, 2025, as part of a humanitarian aid mission coordinated with EU and Middle Eastern countries to support the region’s basic needs.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a stark warning about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as surpassing the world’s worst fears, while emphasizing Australia’s support for a two-state solution and condemning Israel’s denial of aid.
