All News on Politics in Greece
Parties scan country ahead of showdown
With less than two months to go before the European Parliament elections on June 9, the campaign has entered a crucial phase with tours by political leaders and party committees being a key element.
EU Pledges Strong Support for Ukraine: Air Defenses and Military Aid Accelerated
European leaders have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to Ukraine, pledging urgent assistance to bolster the nation's defense capabilities. The assurances came during a high-level meeting in Brussels, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed European leaders via video link, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced security measures in the face of escalating tensions.
Greece planning air defense system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, says minister
Greece has plans to develop an air defense system akin to Israel's sophisticated Iron Dome, aimed at safeguarding the country against airborne threats, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias told Skai TV Wednesday.
Summit: Mitsotakis’ message for restraint in the Middle East – The Greek position on EU-Turkish relations
While Greece stands by Israel, it underscores in the strongest terms the need for all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint
Greece condemns Iranian attack, warns against escalation
As a strategic partner of Israel, and also a country with traditional ties with the Muslim world, Greece, a NATO and European Union member in close proximity to the Middle East, is monitoring the latest developments in the region and is ready to play any role that may be deemed necessary.
Mehmet Çamberal: New member of the the Academy of Athens
Renowned surgeon who spent 4.5 years in Erdogan’s prisons for “terrorist acts” is the first Turkish scientist to become a member of Greece’s highest intellectual institution
Greek Journalists Strike for Higher Wages
In a demonstration of solidarity and protest against the government's economic policies, media workers across Greece have initiated a 24-hour strike, aligning themselves with the call for protests issued by labor unions. The strike, which commenced at 5 a.m.
High level Greek-Turkish diplomatic, military meetings ahead
High-ranking Greek and Turkish officials will meet in Athens on Monday, April 22.
The agenda, whose details are not yet known, will focus on the so-called Confidence Building Measures. It is part of the effort to maintain communications between the two NATO allies and avoid tensions.
Greek Foreign Min discusses regional stability, cooperation with Ghana
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, in a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, condemned Iran's attacks on Israel, warning of regional destabilization.
Greece monitoring developments amid spike in Mideast tension
Greece is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and with great concern following Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel late on Saturday, amid escalating fears of a major escalation in the Middle East conflict. Authorities are maintaining a state of alert and staying in close contact with Western allies, while Greek missions remain active in the wider region.
Greece condemns Iranian attack, calls for restraint
Greece " unequivocally condemns the attack against Israel" and calls for "restraint from all sides in order to avoid a wider regional conflict," government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Sunday.
Marinakis made the statement immediately after an emergency meeting of the inner cabinet on security issues (KYSEA).
Israeli envoy to Greece warns Iran against strike
Amid global fears of a large-scale upheaval in the Middle East, Israel's ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, warned Iran not to attack Israel, saying it has the ability to react decisively.
Speaking at the ninth Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, Katz said Israel is a strong country, with "very strong defense measures and the ability to react."
Androulakis lashes out at PM for ‘avoiding’ TV debate
Socialist PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday for refusing his challenge to a televised debate ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, alleging that the conservative leader is avoiding scrutiny over fraud allegations.
German police shut down pro-Palestinian gathering over hate speech fears
German police cut the power and shut down a conference of pro-Palestinian activists on Friday after a banned speaker appeared by video link, organisers said.
The three-day Palestine Congress, promoted by pro-Palestinian groups including former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis's DIEM25 party, said it aimed to raise awareness of what it called Israel's "genocide" in Gaza.
Sakellaropoulou: Greece supports Belarusian aspirations for democracy
Greece supports the aspirations of the Belarusian people for democracy and human rights, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has told exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.