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Russia: We Didn't Start Spat with Greece

Moscow is concerned about the deterioration in its relations with Greece, calling the current diplomatic situation between the two countries "unnatural", Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. Briefing the press on Wednesday, Zakharova said it wasn't Russia that started...

Foreign Ministry Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in London Underground

Greece's foreign ministry strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Parsons Green underground station in London on Friday and expressed solidarity with Britain in a post on Twitter. "We strongly condemn today's attack in London underground & express our solidarity to...

Foreign Ministry Statement Blasts FT Article on Minister Kotzias' Legal Win

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece issued a statement in response to what it views as unfounded and uncorroborated claims made by journalist Kerin Hope concerning fears for the rule of law in the country stemming from a court...

Greek Foreign Ministry Reacts to Albanian Provocation Over Greek Lands

Greece's foreign ministry on Monday sent a letter of complaint to the Albanian government over a provocative act that challenges Greek lands. The reason for the foreign ministry was an irredentist act at the central square of Tirana, which was...

Athens Prepares to Host 10 Countries for 'Forum of Ancient Civilizations' on April 24

Greece’s foreign ministry will host an international Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens on April 24 (Monday) in a bid to promote cultural heritage and cooperation between the 10 participating countries, it was announced on Tuesday. The forum is an...

Two Greeks Among Injured of London Terrorist Attack, Both in Good Health

Two Greeks were among the 30 or so people who were injured when a terrorist mowed down pedestrians with his car on London’s Westminster Bridge on Wednesday. The terrorist killed two people and injured 30, then stabbed a police officer...

Foreign Ministry to Increase Consular Staff in Countries Where Visa Demand Is High

The foreign ministry is to send additional staff to Greek consular authorities in countries where demand for visas is rising, among them are Russia, China, India and Iran. The decision was made at a meeting on visa issues and cruise...

FM Response to Turkish Leadership: 'Statements Questioning the Lausanne Treaty are Unacceptable'

"Statements questioning the Lausanne Treaty are unacceptable," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Stratos Efthymiou said in reply to a journalist's question regarding the statements of the Turkish leadership on the Treaty of Lausanne. Efthymiou underlined that "in the revisionism expressed repeatedly by...

Albanian Authorities Order the Evacuation of 19 Greek Homes in Himare

Nineteen Greek expatriate families living in Himare, Albania, were ordered by local authorities to evacuate their homes within five days because they will be demolished. The evacuation notices were served on October 28, Greece's National Day. According to local authorities,...

Greek Foreign Ministry Secret Document Posted on Anarchist Website

A secret Greek foreign ministry document regarding the attack of anarchist group Rubicon against the Turkish embassy in Athens was posted on anarchist website indymedia. On July 26 members of the anarchist group Rubicon threw red and black paint at...