Greece
Crime
Greece Not Safe For Russian Citizens, Putin’s Minister Claims
A Russian government official said on Thursday that Greece is no longer a safe haven for its citizens.
The allegation, made by a foreign minister, comes as the Greek government continues to condemn Russia's February invasion of Ukraine.
In the months...
Greece
Greek Health Minister: Additional Covid-19 Measures After Holidays
Thanasis Plevris, Greek Minister of Health, announced on Wednesday that Greece would likely impose Covid-19 measures after the holidays to halt the spread of the omicron variant.
"It is a clear position of the government that after the holidays there...
Greece
Greece Has Administered Over 6 Million Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine
Greece has administered over 6 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine to people in the country.
Diplomacy
Turkish Foreign Minister Arrives in Greece, Calls Muslim Minority ”Turkish”
Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, arrived on Sunday morning in Greece, ahead of a two-day visit that aims to boost the turbulent relations between Ankara and Athens.
Greece
More Migrants Leaving than Arriving in Greece, Minister Says
More migrants are now leaving Greece than arriving, said Migration Minister Mitarakis, who said that the influx of migrants has dropped off.
Crime
Former Greek Minister’s Death at Sea a Murder, Says Witness
New evidence emerged on the death of former Greek minister Sifis Valirakis at sea in January suggesting that it was perhaps a murder.
Europe
Greek Immigration Minister Says Left Waging War Against FRONTEX
Greek Immigration Minister Mitarakis recalled that one year ago Greece protected the EU from a breach of the border using FRONTEX troops.
Crime
Greek Minister Calls for Official Investigation into Sexual Harassment Claims
Greek Culture Minister Mendoni called for an investigation into sexual harassment and abuse claims against the director of the Greek National Theater
Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Speaks to Greek Foreign Minister
A US State Department spokesman told the press late on Monday that the new Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, spoke with Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Dendias today.
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Dendias emphasized their commitment to further strengthening U.S.-Greece...
Diplomacy
Greek, Turkish Foreign Ministers Conduct Twitter Diplomacy
The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers exchanged tweets over the future of their countries' bilateral relations in an unusual case of diplomacy through social media over the weekend.
Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu started the surreal exchange by providing unsolicited advice...
Greece
Ankara Extends Illegal Navtex, Turkish Defense Minister Disputes Greek Territorial Waters
On Saturday, Ankara extended the current illegal NAVTEX that has a seismic vessel called Oruc Reis, researching inside Greek territorial waters south of Kastellorizo and accompanied by Turkish Navy ships.
The NAVTEX that has the Turkish ships moving south and...
Greece
Turkish Defense Minister Akar Accuses Greece of Multiple Violations Against Turkey
The Defense Minister of Turkey Hulusi Akar accused Greece of several violations against Turkey, according to a report from Greece's Kathimerini Daily on Saturday.
Akar not only accused Athens of violating Turkey's airspace, but he also claimed that Greece violates...
Education
All Primary Schools, Kindergartens to Close Monday, Education Minister Announces
On Saturday, Greece's Education Minister Niki Kerameus announced the closure of all primary schools, kindergartens, and daycares across the country starting Monday. The new measure will last until November 30.
Middle and high schools have been closed since the start...
Greece
Greek Finance Minister Announces Additional Support Measures During Lockdown
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced a package of additional financial support measures on Thursday which will be adopted during the heightened measures against the pandemic, after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the new lockdown to help stop the...
Greece
Greek Minister of Education Niki Kerameus Tests Positive for Covid-19
Through a Tweet, Minister of Education Niki Kerameus announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday.
Kerameus and her husband underwent testing after he began to show symptoms of the virus, and both their test results were positive....