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Alexandros Giotopoulos, the convicted leader of a far-left Greek militant group, was returned to prison on June 16 after Greece’s Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had granted him conditional release.

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Greece has inked an agreement to join the EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) defense funding program, European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius announced on June 13.

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Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew stated that Turkish and Greek minorities should not bear the consequences of tensions between Ankara and Athens, calling for these communities in both countries not to be held “hostage” to political…

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Nevşehir has hosted the first Türkiye-Greece Culture Forum, bringing together the culture ministers of the two neighboring countries for high-level discussions aimed at enhancing artistic cooperation, protecting shared cultural heritage…

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Ankara is alarmed by Greece's military modernization, Cyprus’ shift to Western arms and expanding Greece-Cyprus-Israel defense ties.

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Türkiye is closely following the armament campaign by Greece and Greek Cyprus in the region, the Turkish Defense Ministry sources have said, reiterating Ankara’s resolve in protecting the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot rights in the eastern…

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has expanded its global network of space radio monitoring stations through a cooperation agreement with Greece’s regulator, the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). The…

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Greece has embarked on a sweeping overhaul of its migration policy, launching a process that could revoke the asylum status of thousands of Syrian and Afghan refugees.

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The debate risks adding a new irritant to a fragile Turkey-Greece thaw that followed years of tensions.

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Greece's migration minister recently said Athens does not share common values with 'hardcore Islam'.

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By Jonathan Saul ATHENS, May 27 (Reuters) - An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude tankers sailed in the past day, although…

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TEHRAN - After a three-month hiatus, Greece’s Sotiris Manolopoulos is set to return to Tehran this Tuesday, marking a critical turning point in Iran’s preparation for the remainder of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

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Türkiye has strongly condemned Greece’s release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, the convicted leader of the Marxist-Leninist November 17 terrorist organization, calling the decision “unacceptable.”

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Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.

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HE the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr Hamda bint Hassan al-Sulaiti, currently visiting Greece, met with the First Vice-President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis. During her visit, HE Dr al-Sulaiti also met with the…

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Ankara says the project would be faster and cheaper than alternatives, but rival routes could sharpen competition with Greece over eastern flank logistics.

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Türkiye has criticized Greece over events and statements linked to Pontus claims on May 19, urging Athens to avoid what it called the distortion of history and to focus on peaceful bilateral ties.

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Protesters rally in Athens after Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla Hundreds of people gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens on Monday to protest the Israeli interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla near Cyprus.…

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Israel intercepts more Gaza-bound aid boats with 'fully equipped naval fleet' Israeli forces intercepted dozens of boats on Monday that were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, according to flotilla…

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Demonstrators gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens.

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As millions across Türkiye prepare to celebrate the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, officials have brought soil from modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s birthplace in Thessaloniki as a symbolic tribute to…

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Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says Israeli media reported that Israel is preparing to intercept a Gaza-bound aid flotilla as dozens of vessels approach the Gaza Strip in an attempt to challenge the…

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PUTRAJAYA, May 17 — The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) vessels are currently in waters around Greece and Turkiye for maintenance on their communication systems and engines, according to the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC). SNCC…

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Türkiye has rejected Greece’s objection at the United Nations to the use of the term “Turkish Straits,” calling Athens’ criticism politically motivated and inconsistent with established international usage.

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European Commission Ομιλία Athens, 14 May 2026 Κυρίες και κύριοι βουλευτές, Είναι ιδιαίτερη τιμή για μένα να βρίσκομαι σήμερα στη Βουλή των Ελλήνων και να απευθύνομαι σε εσάς, ως Ευρωπαίος Επίτροπος αρμόδιος...

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A local concert organizer has clarified that Metallica’s absence from Türkiye during its world tour was due to logistical and customs barriers rather than financial disagreements, addressing concerns from Turkish fans following the band’s…

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Turkey’s draft maritime bill seeks to formalize Ankara’s claims in the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean and Black seas, raising tensions with Greece and Cyprus over contested maritime boundaries and offshore energy rights.

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Israel deported on Sunday two foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, in what a rights group representing them described as a "punitive attack" on a civilian mission. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin,…

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Israel deported two foreign activists on Sunday seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, with a rights group representing them describing their seizure and detention as a "punitive attack" on a civilian mission. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish…

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After a week in Israeli custody, flotilla activist Saif Abu Keshek has been deported to Greece.

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Israel set to release two Gaza flotilla activists, representatives say Two Gaza flotilla activists imprisoned by Israel are set to be released from detention, according to a rights group representing them. The activists, who are Spanish…

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An Israeli court rejected on Wednesday an appeal filed by two foreign activists contesting their detention by authorities, their lawyer told journalists. Spanish national of Palestinian origin Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila…

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A new ferry route connecting northwestern Türkiye with the Greek island of Lemnos is set to launch on June 13, marking the latest expansion in cross-border tourism between the two neighbors.

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Israeli court extends detention of Gaza aid flotilla activists An Israeli court has extended the detention of two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla who were seized by Israeli forces last week near Greece. The Ashkelon…

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Israel to extend detention of Gaza flotilla activists Israel will request a six-day extension of the detention of the Gaza flotilla activists who were arrested off the coast of Greece. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in Ashkelon where…

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European Commission Speech Athens, 04 May 2026 Honourable members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be with you this afternoon. This is the cradle of democracy. Greece invented democracy. I find my i...

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UN rapporteur warns of ‘Israelisation of Europe’ Francesca Albanese said Israel is using its relationship with Greece to advance its regional aims, warning of a broader “Israelisation of Europe”. Speaking in Athens, she said: “You think…

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ASHKELON, Israel, May 3 (Reuters) - An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer…

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They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday.

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Cormac Daly, Dr Margaret Connolly and Louise McCormack on the Global Sumud Flotilla

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Israel says abducted Gaza-bound aid flotilla activists will be taken to Greece Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday that activists on board the aid vessels bound for Gaza detained by Israel’s military on international…

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Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has said Türkiye’s security efforts also reinforce Europe’s safety, speaking after a trilateral meeting with Greek and Bulgarian counterparts to discuss migration and organized crime groups in Athens on…

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Greece 'complicit or incapable' of protecting waters from Israel, former minister says Greece's former finance minister has slammed Greek authorities after Israeli forces seized the Global Sumud Flotilla near the country's shores. "Just…

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The spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has denounced French President Emmanuel Macron's recent expressions of support for Greece regarding regional tensions with Türkiye.

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Police in Greece's capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire Tuesday in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people.

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By Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills Education systems, like countries themselves, rarely change overnight. They shift gradually – and often unevenly – when external pressures meet internal resolve. Greece now…