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George Gerapetritis

Person · Minister · Greece · 87 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 24, 2026
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Geopolitical Conflict
Turkey seeks expanded maritime rights in Aegean, eastern Mediterranean

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.

eKathimerini · May 15
International Relations
OP-ED: Foreign affairs expand Vietnam’s development space

Vietnam expanded international partnerships through strategic diplomacy, generating new growth opportunities across trade, investment, and economic cooperation while strengthening its regional role and development resources.

Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) · Jul 20
International Relations
Greece and Japan Strengthen Strategic Cooperation

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with Japan's counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi, strengthening bilateral ties across investment, maritime, energy, technology, and defense sectors while aligning on geopolitical principles and international law enforcement.

Protothema · Jul 16
Geopolitical Conflict
Cypriot MEP urges EU sanctions if Turkey passes ‘Blue Homeland’ maritime bill

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.

Turkish Minute · May 19
International Relations
Eastern Med “3+1” Summit Set for June in D.C.

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.

tovima · Apr 17
International Relations
Iranian sources to NEA: 'We do not intend to attack Greece'

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.

Ta Nea · Apr 4