Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

 

Nov 3, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Beijing.

Armenian Ambassador, Greek DM discuss bilateral defense cooperation, regional security

Oct 27, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Minister of Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, received today Tigran Mkrtchyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Greece.

Dozens of Albanian criminal 'heads', equipped with Greek police identity card

Bledar Jambellin and dozens of Albanian criminals with Greek cards, the trial for the gang begins in Greece, among the suspects...

Oct 24, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 The Greek authorities have started investigations against a gang, which is suspected of providing Greek cards to some Albanian underworld figures. 

Armenian-Greek defense cooperation discussed in Yerevan

 

Oct 21, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Greece Warns Israel-Hamas War Will Add to Surge of Illegal Migrants

 

Oct 11, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Athens 

As Israel steps up its siege of Gaza and the likelihood of a prolonged conflict grows, Greece is bracing for a new influx of illegal migrants. The country's top migration official warns the latest violence will add to a surge of migrants that U.N. data say is already led by Palestinians.

Albania: Rama received the Greek Foreign Minister in his office

 

Oct 6, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Tirana.

Prime Minister Edi Rama received the Greek Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, this Friday at the Prime Minister's office.

Greece and North Macedonia sign deal to save rare 12th century Byzantine frescoes

 

Oct 5, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The fresco paintings found inside St George's church in North Macedonia are a rare example of Byzantine art in the Balkan region. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece - alongside the European Centre for Byzantine Monuments - have agreed to ensure the preservation of the frescoes.

Greek investments in Egypt reaches $255M in 2023

 

Oct 5, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Cairo.

In a meeting held between Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ahmed Samir, and the Greek Ambassador to Cairo, Νikolaos Papageorgiou, discussions focused on enchancing bilateral economic ties and exploring opportunities for increased intra-trade and joint investments between the two countries.

Greece under scrutiny for failing to implement EU floods directive

 

Sept 22, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

As Central Greece starts to recover from the deadly floods caused by Storm Daniel, authorities are coming under scrutiny for their lack of preparation and failure to implement EU directives on flood management.

Libyan Foreign Ministry Extends Condolences to Greece over Death of 5 Rescuers in Libya

 

Libyan Foreign Ministry Extends Condolences to Greece over Death of 5 Rescuers in Libya

Sept 19, 2023.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Foreign Minister of the Libyan Parliament-designated government expressed its condolences and sympathy to Greece, following the death of five members of a rescue team in Libya.

President Radev: Bulgaria and Greece Form Strategic Axis of Stability

 

President Rumen Radev at Thessaloniki International Fair (Photo: President's press centre)

Sept 14, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Thessaloniki.

"Bulgaria and Greece form a strategic axis of stability which provides stability and perspectives for sustainable development and growth for the entire region," President Rumen Radev said in an interview for Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA).

Greece closed to recognizing Kosovo’s Independence, Kurti

 

Sept 8, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 Tallinn.

Could Kosovo convince non-recognizers within the European Union to recognize it as an independent state? 

Hakan Fidan:Türkiye entered a new and positive era in its relations with Greece

 

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan declares a new dawn in relations During joint Press Conference with Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis in Ankara

Sept 5, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

"Ankara and Athens hold differing viewpoints in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Following discussions with Gerapetritis on the long-standing disputes between their nations, Fidan conveyed the necessity for both sides to introduce fresh approaches to address these issues," Fidan stressed in his remarks during a press conference.

China: BRI brings new vitality to Greece's largest port

"OOCL PIRAEUS", one of the largest container vessels in the world, arriving at Piraeus port in Piraeus, Greece

August 30, 2023. Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Athens.

Since China's COSCO Shipping bought into Greece's largest but ailing Port of Piraeus 13 years ago, the harbor has experienced rapid growth and has been transformed into a bustling key transport hub at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, says a Chinese publication.

Greece terminates the contract with Russia and may send Tor-M1 and Osa-AKM air defense systems to Ukraine

August 25, 2023. Hellas.

Greece has decided to terminate the contract with Russia for technical support and maintenance of the Tor-M1 and Osa-AKM air defense systems. This "top secret" document was accidentally published in the country's parliament, which caused a wide resonance. This is reported by Pronews.gr.

Egypt, Greece seek more cooperation on maritime tourism

February 22, 2020.16:43

At the invitation of Greece, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Anani visited Athena where he met with his Greek counterpart Haris Theoharis to discuss means of boosting coastal and maritime tourism cooperation.