George Gerapetritis

Greece's migration minister vows to toughen policies despite human rights criticism.

Turkey's "Blue Homeland" bill is expected to be delayed until October due to technical and bureaucratic reasons.

Cypriot MEP Costas Mavrides called for EU sanctions if Turkey passes a "Blue Homeland" maritime law, arguing it violates international law, threatens regional stability in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean, and constitutes expansionism affecting multiple nations and their interests.

Greek investigators believe a malfunction caused a military sea drone to lose course.

A suspected Ukrainian sea drone laden with explosives crashed on a Greek island after a technical malfunction caused it to veer off course, investigators determined, escalating diplomatic tensions between Athens and Kyiv.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis attends a Sudan crisis conference in Berlin to address the humanitarian emergency.

Greece and Cyprus strengthened UAE ties through high-level meetings as the US Senate advanced legislation integrating the Eastern Mediterranean into the IMEC trade corridor connecting Europe, the Gulf, and India, amid geopolitical competition over regional routes.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis welcomes Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri in Athens.

Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visited Libya and accelerated maritime delimitation discussions with Libyan officials, establishing technical talks while advancing bilateral cooperation on direct flights, trade, and investment to strengthen regional stability.

Greece prepares for June's Eastern Mediterranean "3+1" energy summit in Washington with the United States, Cyprus, and Israel, while monitoring Turkish opposition and pursuing diplomatic engagement with Libya on maritime boundaries amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Iranian officials conveyed through Greek media that Iran does not intend attacking Greece or uninvolved nations, while offering to facilitate safe passage of Greek vessels through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.

Greece demands exit of its ships from Persian Gulf. Iranian FM blames US and Israeli military aggression for insecurity in Strait of Hormuz. Tensions rise between Greece and Iran.

Greece's diplomatic reflexes are reactivated amid Middle East escalation. George Gerapetritis charts crisis scenarios and opens channels in Libya. A complex geopolitical landscape reemerges with a possible Trump visit.

Greek Foreign Minister to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington from February 25-27

Greece's migration minister vows to toughen policies despite human rights criticism.

World leaders meet in various countries to discuss trade, defense, and economic issues on May 22.

Egyptian and Greek foreign ministers discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call.

Greek investigators determined an explosives-laden sea drone discovered on a Greek island in May malfunctioned and failed to reach its target, though Ukraine denies ownership of the vessel that triggered diplomatic tensions between Athens and Kyiv.

Turkey's ruling AKP drafted legislation authorizing President Erdogan to declare an Exclusive Economic Zone extending 200 nautical miles from Turkish coasts, asserting rights over fishing and energy resources in contested Aegean and eastern Mediterranean areas claimed by Greece and Cyprus, escalating regional maritime disputes.

A Greek-owned supertanker carrying Iraqi crude oil transited the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system disabled, reflecting escalating Persian Gulf tensions and mounting maritime security concerns in this critical oil chokepoint.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to strengthen diplomatic ties, signing an artificial intelligence cooperation agreement, marking fifty years of established relations between the nations.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Athens.

France, Greece affirm close security ties

Minister George Gerapetritis participates in the 3rd International Humanitarian Conference on Sudan in Berlin.

George Gerapetritis is accelerating the European course of the Balkans. His mission will visit six countries.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Libya. The visit is scheduled for March 28 and April 1, 2026.

Greece's Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis made a statement. The statement concerns repatriations from the Middle East.

Greece pledges €1 million in aid to Sudan amidst a severe humanitarian crisis.

Greek Ambassador Visits Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

Turkey's Erdogan administration plans legislation codifying its "Blue Homeland" maritime doctrine, which Greece and Cyprus reject as baseless revisionist claims violating international law and UNCLOS provisions governing Aegean and Mediterranean jurisdiction.

Greek investigators found a suspected Ukrainian sea drone malfunctioned and lost course.

Prince Faisal co-chairs a Saudi-Hellenic Strategic Partnership Council meeting in Athens with Greek Minister George Gerapetritis.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis briefs EU ministers on a mystery drone boat found off Lefkada.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis welcomes Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri in Athens.

Mitsotakis and German FM urge EU role and de-escalation in the Middle East.

Greece, France set to extend defense pact

Greece donates 1 million euros to Sudan amid humanitarian crisis.

Greece's mission to Libya is postponed. The decision was made due to extreme weather conditions. A new date is being considered.

Greece and Libya strengthen ties. Greek official George Gerapetritis spoke in Benghazi. A new building was inaugurated.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington D.C.