The British Museum has removed the word Palestine from its ancient Middle East displays following…
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FM Fidan rejects Israeli, Arab & Persian expansionism, but Turkey’s Blue Homeland strategy overlaps Greek & Cypriot EEZs and maintains control over northern Cyprus since 1974.
US president Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a so-called “peace council” for the Gaza…
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday to demonstrate…
After two years of subdued festivities due to the war in Gaza, Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem in 2025, bringing joy, parades, and a lit Christmas tree to the birthplace of Jesus amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Ankara – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a scathing verbal attack on Israeli Prime…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Monday,…
The United States welcomed the adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution on Gaza,…
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.
US President Donald Trump has asked Turkey to “persuade” the terrorist organization Hamas to accept…
A massive Palestinian flag has been unfurled on a Meteora rock formation in central Greece, visible from Kalambaka, in a bold act of solidarity with Palestine that has drawn both praise and criticism.
At a UN Security Council session addressing the Middle East crisis, Greece’s Permanent Representative, A. Balta, voiced deep concern over escalating violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank, including attacks on Christian communities. Highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where famine has been officially declared, she urged an immediate ceasefire and unhindered aid access. Emphasizing the two-state solution as “the only viable path forward,” Balta reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to peace, calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas and praising initiatives like Cyprus’s Amalthea corridor. The session underscored the urgent need for global action to address the worsening conflict and humanitarian catastrophe.
The newspaper Türkiye has accused Greece of harassing Turkish drones flying over the flotilla carrying…
The U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized the State of Palestine on Sunday, marking a major break with U.S. policy. Israel immediately rejected the “one-sided” move, warning it risks destabilizing the region and undermining peace.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will address Israel’s actions in Gaza at the UN General Assembly, push for Palestine’s recognition to advance a two-state solution, and discuss trade and defense with US President Donald Trump while meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Government-controlled media in Turkey are once again targeting Crete and present Greece as an “accomplice”…
Greek police arrested five people after a violent altercation between Israelis and Palestinians broke out in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square. The incident, captured on video, shows shocking brutality.
By Harry Theocharous, a Cypriot freedom activist and researcher. For over two decades, I’ve dedicated…
The Mayors of Athens and Bethlehem met with Archbishop Ieronymos in Athens, highlighting the historic ties between the two cities and addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Bethlehem’s mayor delivered a message of peace and solidarity, thanking Greece for its support and shared spiritual heritage.
The 82nd Venice Film Festival, running through September 6, has become a platform for both cinematic excellence and political activism, with director Yorgos Lanthimos wearing a Palestinian flag pin and protesters demanding attention for the Gaza crisis. From a powerful open letter to a Palestinian film backed by Hollywood stars, the festival is amplifying Palestinian voices.
Greece’s letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, sent on May 30, 2025, outlines its commitment to international law, maritime security, and regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. It emphasizes respect for sovereignty, condemns violations of territorial waters and airspace, and supports cooperative frameworks with Cyprus, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, while addressing issues like Cyprus, Palestine, and Syria.
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, responding to Israeli Ambassador Noam Katz’s criticism of the city’s handling of antisemitic graffiti. Doukas defended Athens’ commitment to democracy and free expression while highlighting a 90% surge in Israeli citizens receiving Greek Golden Visas.
Riot police clashed with protesters on Rhodes during a demonstration against the Gaza war, as the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris docked with over 600 tourists. Minor scuffles occurred, but passengers disembarked without incident.
Genocide is a vile crime against humanity and civilisation and must be called out whenever…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Friday that Turkey opted not to join 12…
An Israeli airstrike on a building in the St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church compound in Gaza killed at least 17 Christians and injured many, drawing fierce condemnation from Christian leaders. The attack, which the Israeli military claims targeted a nearby Hamas facility, has been labelled a war crime by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the World Council of Churches.
“Our voice becomes a cry” was a powerful slogan that rang out in Athens on…
In a video from TMJ News Network, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis outlines how Western corporations are complicit in Israel’s occupation and genocide against Palestinians.
Around 500 people took to the streets of Patras on Monday in solidarity with Palestinian people against the recent abduction and arrest of the Madleen ship’s crew by Israeli forces.
Yasemin Acar, a German human rights activist aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s ship en route to Gaza, reported to the Middle East Eye that drones made in Israel and operated by Greek authorities have been surveilling them.
