Monday, 9 February 2026

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.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis' message on World Greek Language Day (09.02.2026)

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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statements following his meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares Bueno (Madrid, 03.02.2026)

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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ opening remarks at the Roundtable Discussion, titled “From the High Seas to the Consumer: Securing Maritime Trade and the Global Economy” (New York, 29.01.2026)

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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement to ERT TV and journalist Fanis Papathanassiou following his meeting with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres (New York, 28.01.2026)

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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ statement to ERT TV Channel and journalist Fanis Papathanasiou (New York, 28.01.2026)

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,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ intervention at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (New York, 28.01.2026)

Thank you, Mr. President, I would like to thank the Deputy Special Coordinator for his briefing and welcome the newly elected members of the Council. We are looking forward to working with all of you. Distinguished colleagues, As Greece continues its tenure on this Council, we do so with clarity...

Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis’ interview with the “National Herald” newspaper (24.01.2026)

JOURNALIST: How do you assess the role that Greece can assume as a founding member of the Peace Council proposed by President Trump, and how can it be ensured that this participation would truly enhance peace and stability in the region? G. GERAPETRITIS: I would like to start by acknowledging...

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