Diplomacy
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World Leaders Call for De-Escalation Between Israel and Iran
Following a report from two US officials on Friday morning that a missile strike by Israel had hit targets in Iran, international leaders around the world have called for de-escalation.
The targeted area of Iran was Isfahan, the site of...
Diplomacy
Leaders of Greece and Turkey to Meet in Ankara
The leaders of Greece and Turkey are scheduled to meet on May 13th in Ankara. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he would meet his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan next month at the culmination of a two-day...
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Serbia Slams Greece Over Kosovo’s Admission to the Council of Europe
Serbia's representative slammed Greece's rapporteur at the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe (CoE) for recommending that Kosovo be admitted to the European human rights body.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) overwhelmingly passed a report...
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Israel Calls for Sanctions on Iran After Drone and Missile Attack
Israel has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions against Iran, a move taken as Tel Aviv weighs its options in responding to the Islamic Republic's drone attack over the weekend.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said today that he...
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Israel Versus Iran: Geopolitical Implications for Greece
The increasingly tense standoff between Iran and Israel, which now threatens to escalate into open conflict, poses several distinct challenges for Greece.
Given Greece's geostrategically important position at the maritime crossroads between Asia, Africa, and Europe, any wider conflagration in...
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Greece on Alert, Calls for Restraint as Israel-Iran Crisis Escalates
The government in Greece issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, labeling them as a "significant escalation."
Authorities are maintaining a state of alert and staying in close contact with Western allies, while Greek missions remain active...
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Iran Strike on Israel Intercepted, Attack Concluded as World Watches
Iran's air strike on Israel has been intercepted during the night and Iran said their retaliation attack on Israel has concluded.
Diplomacy
Biden Returns to Washington as Iran, Israel Tension Escalates
The White House calls on Iran to release a captured Israeli-linked vessel as the Iran-Israel tension escalates and President Biden returns to Washington.
Diplomacy
Turkey Disputes Greece’s Sovereignty Over Aegean Marine Park
On Tuesday Turkey contested the plan by Greece to establish a new marine park in the Aegean Sea saying that Athens does not have sovereignty over islands within the region.
“We recommend Greece not to involve the outstanding Aegean issues,...
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Greek General Given Guard of Honour on Trip to India
Greek General Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, met with various navy officials in India today. The two nations signed the Landmark Military Cooperation Programme 224 Agreement, and the general received the Guard of Honour...
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What Positions Did World Powers Take in the Greek War of Independence?
The Greek Revolution, also known as the Greek War of Independence, which lasted approximately from 1821 to 1830, was a foundational event in the history of modern Greece. This war, which is also known simply as "the Revolution" amongst...
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Greece and Turkey Vow to Build on Positive Momentum
Greece and Turkey reiterated their joint commitment to build on the existing positive momentum during a meeting of foreign ministry officials on Monday in Ankara.
The meeting between Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou and her Turkish counterpart Burak Akcapar...
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Sweden Officially Becomes a Member of NATO
Sweden, a historically neutral country, has officially become the thirty-second member of NATO and the second country to join the Western military alliance since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Stockholm's ratification process was finally completed in Washington today, on...
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Investments in Greece Discussed During Prime Minister’s Visit to Qatar
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, on Saturday in Doha.
Business
Mitsotakis Touts Greece as Attractive Investment Destination for India
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the investment opportunities now offered by Greece to India during a speech in Mumbai on Thursday.
Addressing the Greek-Indian business forum held on the last of his two-day visit to India, Mitsotakis assured Indian businesspersons...