News from Greece
Welcome to "News from Greece" section. Here you can stay informed with regard to the latest news and announcements by the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as with news and highlights from Greece by the "Greek News Agenda", a daily bulletin in english, issued by the Secretariat General of Information and Communication.
I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year. May we have joy and success, both in our homes and in our work here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I would like to say how proud I am that, once again, we are gathered to cut our...
G. GERAPETRITIS: First of all, I would like to thank you all for your presence here today. Professor, today is not merely a day that symbolizes continuity, preservation, and the vitality of the Greek language. It is Greece’s day, and our conviction is that this day will gradually, throughout the...
It is with a sense of responsibility and pride that we officially honor, for the first time this year, on the 9th of February, World Greek Language Day. The decision for its proclamation was officially endorsed at the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference and constitutes a historic recognition...
G. GERAPETRITIS: My dear José Manuel, It is always a pleasure to visit Spain, and I am honored to be here today in Madrid—a city of remarkable beauty and cultural heritage. Thank you so much for your warm welcome and hospitality. It has been a tremendous honor to work with...
Distinguished Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure and a great honor to address you today at this Discussion on maritime security and the global economy. I would like to commend the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN and the Delphi Economic Forum, especially Mr. Symeon Tsomokos, always...
JOURNALIST: You met with the UN Secretary-General for a longer period compared to previous meetings. On which issues did you focus, and was the Cyprus issue at the center of attention? G. GERAPETRITIS: We had the opportunity to have a long discussion in a bilateral meeting with the Secretary-General of...
JOURNALIST: Minister, what are the main points of your remarks today at the Security Council? G. GERAPETRITIS: First of all, I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of seven young people yesterday. It was an unspeakable tragedy. From the very first moment, Greece, the Greek state,...
