Greece
Diplomacy
US Backs Greek Decision to Expel Russian Diplomats
The U.S. State Department has welcomed the decision by Greece to expel two Russian diplomats accused of supplying funds to protest groups opposing the “Macedonia” deal signed between Athens and Skopje last month.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert tweeted: “We...
Diplomacy
Greece Expels Two Russian Diplomats: Report
Two Russian diplomats were ordered by the Greek ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the country accusing them of intrusion into domestic affairs and illegal acts, Greek media report.
Daily Kathimerini says that Athens is accusing the Russian diplomats of...
Diplomacy
Russian Ambassador to Greece Calls Diplomats' Expulsion 'Disappointing'
Russia's Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov criticized the Greek government decision to expel two Russian diplomats and bar two others from entering Greece, calling it "disappointing".
On Friday morning, the Russian ambassador posted three consecutive tweets expressing his disappointment after...
Greece
Greece Voted Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019 by Russian National Geographic Traveler Magazine
Greece came first recently on the list of the best beach holiday destinations for 2019 in a vote of Russia's National Geographic Traveler magazine and website.
According to the announcement made by the Greek National Tourism Organization, the nations of...
Crime
Greek Court Approves French Extradition Request for Russian Bitcoin Accused
Russian national Alexander Vinnik, accused of laundering $4 billion through Bitcoin crypto-currency exchange in the U.S., could be extradited to France after a Greek court approved the move.
Vinnik, 38, was arrested in Greece last year. A court in Thessaloniki on...
Greece
UK Paper Says Russian 'Meddling' over FYROM Deal Behind Greek Expulsions
A report in the U.K.'s Financial Times newspaper has claimed Russian "meddling" in northern Greece is what lead to the expulsion of two Moscow diplomatic staff this week.
Saturday's story focused on Alexandroupoli in northern Greece where it is claimed...
Diplomacy
Greece Expelled Russians Under US, EU Pressure, Claims Analyst
Controversy continues to surround the issue of two Russian diplomatic staff ordered out of Greece this week.
In an article run by Russian news agency Tass, Igor Pshenichnikov of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies said the decision had been made...
Diplomacy
Russia Threatens Tit-for-Tat Expulsion of Greek Diplomats
Moscow will give a mirror response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Greece, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Earlier, Greek daily Kathimerini reported that two Russian diplomats were ordered by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to...
Culture
Russian Photo-Journalism Exhibition Opens in Athens
An international exhibition of photo-journalism opened October 26, at the Russian Cultural and Science Center in Athens.
The exhibition; bringing together iconic photos captured by photo-journalists from several countries, was organized by the Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency.
It was held...
Diplomacy
Russia Refutes Claims Moscow Hacked Greek Foreign Ministry
The Russian Embassy in Athens posted three tweets on its Twitter account on Monday regarding a statement made recently by Greece's former Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias.
Kotzias suggested several days ago that the documents presented to the Greek Parliament by...
Diplomacy
Tsipras Says Greece is Bridge Between Russia and EU
Greece can be the bridge between Russia and the EU and NATO, said Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday in a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
"The important historical background of Greek-Russian relations has...
Diplomacy
Tsipras Aims to Put Diplomatic Crisis Behind in Russia Visit
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras is to visit Russia in December where he will hold talks with the country's President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has confirmed.
Preparations for a visit to Russia are underway, the visit may take place in the coming...
Diplomacy
Greek Envoy Summoned over 'Unfriendly Actions'
Russia on Monday summoned Greece's ambassador in Moscow over Athens' decision to expel two Russian diplomatic staff last month.
According to the Russian news agency TASS, Andreas Fryganas was informed of like-for-like measures to be taken against Greek interests following the...
Diplomacy
Russia's Lavrov Cancels Greece Visit in Diplomatic Row
The timing of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's planned visit to Greece this autumn is no longer suitable, Russia's ambassador to Athens said on Thursday, the TASS news agency reported.
Greece last month invited Lavrov to visit in September, but...
Diplomacy
Greece Accuses Russia of 'Disrespect' as Diplomatic Spat Escalates
Greece accused Russia of showing disrespect late on Wednesday after Moscow claimed Athens was taking part in "dirty provocations" for NATO over the expulsion of two Russian diplomats last week.
Greece expelled the diplomats based at the Russian Embassy in...