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UN Security Council Adopts Greece and US-Backed Resolution on Red Sea Security

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution co-authored by Greece and the United States, addressing the rising security threats…

16 January 2025

Greece Raises Alarm Over Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council

Greece voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Yemen at the UN Security Council, condemning Houthi attacks on civilian…

16 January 2025

Greek Foreign Ministry Responds to Bahçeli's Claims on Dodecanese Islands

The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to Devlet Bahçeli's claims that the Dodecanese Islands were "stolen" from Turkey, affirming Greece's sovereignty…

15 January 2025

Turkey's Maritime Disputes Challenge International Law

Turkey argues that islands should not have full rights to maritime zones, including EEZs. This is especially relevant in the…

12 January 2025

European Court Condemns Greece for Illegal Migrant Pushback, Labels Practice ‘Systematic’

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Greece for illegally deporting a Turkish woman in 2019, describing the…

8 January 2025

Greece Welcomes EU Support Amidst Maritime Dispute with Turkey

Tensions have risen between Turkey and Greece following the European Union's release of a new maritime map that extends Greece's…

28 December 2024

Greek Deputy Defense Minister Discusses Anti-Aircraft Dome and Regional Security Concerns

In a recent interview with SKAI TV, Deputy Defence Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis outlined Greece's plans for an anti-aircraft dome designed…

28 December 2024

Greek Woman Wrongfully Accused in Turkey Finally Acquitted

Despite being acquitted of theft charges, Greek woman Agathi Markopoulou remains stranded in Turkey due to a travel ban.

27 December 2024

Dendias Visits Alexandroupolis, Emphasises Greece's Strategic Role

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis on Christmas Day, emphasising the city’s role in regional stability and energy security.…

26 December 2024

Turkey's Latest Grab: EEZ Agreement with Syria Sparks Fears of Regional Conflict

Greece and Cyprus are on high alert amid reports that Turkey is negotiating a maritime boundary agreement with Syria, raising…

26 December 2024

Nicosia Swiftly Addresses Turkish Provocations, Asserts Sovereign Rights

Nicosia promptly addressed Turkey's recent provocations. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis emphasized that any prospective agreement between Turkey and Syria must…

25 December 2024

Greece Rejects Potential Syria-Turkish Cypriot Deal

Greek Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis firmly rejected any potential agreement between Syria and the Turkish Cypriot regime, declaring it legally…

21 December 2024

Mitsotakis Responds to Criticism: Emphasizes Greece's Steadfast Stance on Turkey Relations and EU Security

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed skepticism about the potential for progress in Greece-Turkey disputes over the delimitation of the…

14 December 2024

Kostas Karamanlis: Respect for Patriotism and the Case for an EEZ in the Aegean

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis, speaking at the 80th anniversary event of Karpathos liberation, reaffirmed his respect for patriotism while…

9 December 2024

Turkish Pressure Mounts on Greek Cypriots to Sell Properties in Occupied Famagusta

Turkey is facing economic consequences due to increased arrests of property usurpers and is intensifying pressure on Greek Cypriots in…

2 December 2024

Should the Parthenon Marbles Be Returned to Greece? Vote Now!

The fate of the Parthenon Marbles is back in the spotlight as UK Labour leader Keir Starmer prepares to meet…

1 December 2024

Greek Defence Ministry Rejects Turkish Accusations of Violating International Law

The Greek Defence Ministry has strongly refuted recent claims made by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who accused Greece of…

28 November 2024

European Maps: EU Recognition of Greek Maritime Jurisdiction Angers Turkey

A map published by the European Commission's Maritime Spatial Planning Platform (European MSP Platform) has sparked controversy in Ankara. The…

25 November 2024

Nikos Androulakis: PASOK’s Mission Is to Defeat New Democracy and Transform Greece

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis has outlined his vision for Greece’s future as his party becomes the main opposition, replacing SYRIZA.…

22 November 2024

1964 Constantinople Greek Expulsions: Ecumenical Patriarch Opens Conference

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew opened a conference commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1964 expulsion of thousands of Greeks from Constantinople.…

21 November 2024

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