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Diplomacy
Russia Warns of “Consequences” After Greece Expels 12 Diplomats
Greece will request 12 Russian diplomats to exit the country in reaction to the war in Ukraine, declaring them "personae non-gratae," the foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.
In a statement, the Greek foreign ministry said: "The Greek authorities have declared...
Europe
Greece Demands Answers in Death of Greek Immigrant in Germany
Greece is demanding answers regarding the death of Greek immigrant Giorgos Zantiotis while in police custody in Wuppertal, Germany this week.
The Greek Foreign Ministry has formally requested that German authorities provide them with a full report of what happened...
Culture
Repercussions for Greece After Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
As the world watches foreign nationals and Afghans evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the repercussions for Greece are twofold. The Greek government hopes to circumvent a mass migration of Afghan refugees as well as preserve...
Culture
Greek Foreign Minister in the Heart of Pontic Russia
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is at the center of Pontic Russia. Dendias' trip to Russia includes meetings with Greek diaspora
Diplomacy
Moscow: "US Pressures Greece and Cyprus to Adopt Stance Against Russia"
Greece, Russia and Cyprus always have had a great relationship, but Americans might want to change that, Moscow says.
Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, issued a series of grave allegations recently against the outgoing US administration...
Diplomacy
Greece Slams Turkey Over New Drilling Intentions in Cyprus' EEZ
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday regarding Ankara's fresh drilling intentions inside the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus.
“This is yet another provocation which ignores appeals by the European Union and...
Diplomacy
Greece Summons Turkish Ambassador After Speedboat Rams Greek Coast Guard Vessel
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Turkish Ambassador to Greece Burak Ozugergin, following the disturbing incident which took place in the sea off the Greek island of Kos early Wednesday morning.
This was made public by Greek government spokesperson Stelios...
Diplomacy
''A Moment of Sadness'': Greece Reacts to UK's Departure From the EU
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's Foreign Minister issued two statements on Friday and Saturday respectively, commenting on the momentous event of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
''Brexit Day is a moment of sadness, but...
Cyprus
Turkey Proposes Halt to All Drilling Activities on Cyprus Until Island's Reunification
Responding to Italy's recent remarks that the EU should sanction Turkey for its behavior inside Cyprus' maritime borders, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a long statement on Thursday which basically asked Cyprus to stop its drilling activities.
'We consider the...
Diplomacy
Greece Condemns Tearing Up of Turkish Flag by Neo-Nazi MEP
The Greek Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement on Thursday condemning the Greek neo-nazi Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Giannis Lagos, who ripped the Turkish flag apart during an unfathomable speech he made on Thursday before the Parliament.
''Greece...