Palestine
Greece
Greek Orthodox Patriarch Says Zionists Want to Expel Christians
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday that Zionist groups are trying to expel Christians from the Holy Land.
Theophilos and Abbas held a meeting in the President's Ramallah office during which...
entertainment
Greece’s Contestant Boycotts Miss Universe Pageant in Protest Against Israel
Greece's Miss Universe contestant Rafaela Plastira announced recently that she is withdrawing from the Miss Universe contest in protest against holding it in Israel, which she says occupies Palestine.
Plastira, from Trikala, central Greece, announced her withdrawal through Instagram, where...
Greek News
Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire
After 11 days of bloody conflict in the region, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire on Thursday.
Diplomacy
US Blasts Erdogan for Anti-Semitic Remarks
"The United States strongly condemns President Erdogan’s recent anti-Semitic comments regarding the Jewish people." US State Department
Greek News
Erdogan Slams Biden Over Arms Sale to Israel
Turkish President Erdogan slammed US President Biden after his administration approved a potential arms deal with Israel on Monday.
Diplomacy
Greece Launches Mediation Mission to Israel, Palestinian Territories
Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will visit Israel and the Palestinian territories on Tuesday, a foreign ministry announcement said .
Greek church
Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem Calls for Peace as Violence Escalates
The Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem released a statement calling for an end of violent acts against Palestinians on Sunday.
Cyprus
First Greek-Palestinian Ministerial Meetings Held in Athens
The first-ever joint Greece-Palestine ministerial committee held its first meeting on Tuesday in Athens.
The committee's work was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries, especially in the areas of energy, culture and the economy, with particular emphasis being...
Greece
Anarchist Group Invade Greek Foreign Ministry Protesting over Palestinian Issue
Members of anarchist group Rubicon on Tuesday invaded the foreign ministry building in Athens and left a bag with the flag of Palestine inside, protesting Greece's cooperation with Israel.
The foreign ministry building is located across the entrance of the...
Greek News
Palestinians Killed in US Embassy Protest on Israeli Border
An unconfirmed number of Palestinians have been killed along Gaza's border with Israel in Monday protests linked to the opening of the U.S.' new embassy building in Jerusalem.
Reports from the region say thousands of Palestinians have massed at the...