
Greek Foreign Ministry Declares Turkish 'National Marine Parks' Illegal
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement declaring Turkey's Presidential Decisions of August 15, which announced two 'national marine parks', as illegal.
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The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement declaring Turkey's Presidential Decisions of August 15, which announced two 'national marine parks', as illegal.

The United Nations has begun discussions to select its next Secretary-General, while the Cyprus issue has re-emerged on the international stage. Turkish President Erdogan has issued strong warnings regarding the island's future, emphasizing that no resolution process will succeed without acknowledging Turkish Cypriot positions.

The Greek Foreign Ministry announced the signing of two memorandums of cooperation between Greek companies TERNA and DP PUMPS GROUP and Ukraine’s state-owned natural gas company Naftogaz for energy and water infrastructure projects.

As the Greek Foreign Ministry prepares a formal demarche to Ukrainian authorities regarding a recent drone incident in Lefkada, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk stated that responsibility for the situation lies with Putin, not Ukraine, and an apology should come from him.

A report indicates that the practice of bypassing qualified and senior staff for promotions within the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has intensified over the past three years. This phenomenon involves overlooking experienced personnel in favor of others.

The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to Turkey, asserting that the Muslim minority of Thrace is a religious minority, with its legal status governed by the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, which allows no multiple interpretations.

The annual transfer of the Holy Fire from Jerusalem is facing significant diplomatic and operational challenges this year due to intense uncertainty and continuous geopolitical upheavals. The Greek Foreign Ministry has assured that it will exhaust all possible means to ensure the tradition continues.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued clarifications regarding an alleged breach of personal data belonging to Greek citizens who were in the Middle East.

The Greek Foreign Ministry has responded to Turkey's reaction regarding the deployment of Patriot systems on Karpathos, asserting the islands' status and Greece's non-negotiable defense posture.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a message for the Dormition of the Theotokos, emphasizing its significance for Orthodoxy and its historical connection to Greek traditions. The message highlights the holiday as a source of inspiration and unity for Greeks.

The Greek Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, calling it an 'international issue of illegal invasion and occupation' of an EU and UN member state.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama made provocative statements regarding violent incidents in Narta, Albania, in response to announcements from the Greek Foreign Ministry and former PM Tsipras.

A Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that the "Blue Homeland" doctrine is unsubstantiated and that the legal status in the Aegean Sea is clear, while keeping communication channels with Turkey open.

Athens has responded to Edi Rama, stating that there has been no progress on delimiting an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with Albania. The Greek Foreign Ministry also clarified that its foreign policy regarding Greek-Israeli cooperation is not subject to approval by third countries.

Athens has responded to Ankara, stating that the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, which governs the legal status of the minority, does not provide for the election of Muftis by the minority and its religious character is undisputed.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the further military escalation and spread of the conflict in the Middle East. A spokesperson called for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied scenarios of an intentional data leak, stating that its central service and diplomatic authorities abroad are in constant readiness to assist Greek citizens affected by the conflict.

The Greek Foreign Ministry is reportedly persecuting its new Ambassador to Brazil after she exposed a local circuit or scandal within the Greek Embassy, rather than addressing the alleged wrongdoing.

The Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion, Haris Theoharis, and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Yiannis Bratakos, signed a memorandum of cooperation to support businesses abroad.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement with clear implications for Albania's EU accession path, citing preferential treatment for strategic investors and concerns about black money, following the injury of a Greek citizen in Zvërnec.

The Greek Government Committee for the Extroversion of the Greek Economy has approved the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. The plan outlines a roadmap for implementing a new National Strategy focused on exports and investments.

George Gerapetritis announced the digitization of over 31 million pages of the Greek Foreign Ministry's archives, hailing it as a significant moment for transparency and highlighting the historical weight of Greek diplomacy.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the situation in Al-Suqaylabiyah, Syria, a city predominantly inhabited by Greek Orthodox Christians, and is closely monitoring developments while awaiting investigation results.

Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis announced that the Foreign Ministry's Global Media Center will launch on April 1, aiming to collect and verify news from all sources.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there was no intentional leak of personal data, despite recipients' email addresses becoming visible in one of the many outgoing emails for organizing repatriation flights.