Mount Olympus added to UNESCO World Heritage List
In a unanimous decision, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognized Mount Olympus as a site of outstanding universal value, ...
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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UN: Israel’s military actions in Gaza no longer justified as self-defense
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip can ...
Greek Delegation to the UN: The future of the Western Balkans lies within the EU
"Today's draft resolution risks being misinterpreted as a message that could undermine efforts for regional reconciliation and the European future ...
Archbishop Elpidophoros participated in the United Nations virtual consultation “Global Pledge for Action”
On May 28, 2020, Archbishop Elpidophoros participated in the United Nations Virtual Consultation “Global Pledge for Action.” The event was ...
Greek FM discusses Syria issue with UN special envoy Pedersen
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Tuesday discussed the situation prevailing in Syria in the light of recent developments and the ...
Greece has a role and a say in the situation in Libya, Greek Foreign Minister says
Greece, as a neighbour of Libya that is directly affected by developments there and as a factor for stability in ...
Archdiocese of America participates in United Nations event on homelessness
On February 14, 2020, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America participated ...
Greece has sent two letters over Turkey-Libya “memorandum” to UN
Government spokesperson Stelios Petsas on Tuesday announced that the Greek foreign ministry has sent letters to the United Nations Secretary ...
UN: Will continue working with Greece towards a more meaningful EU contribution
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that the living conditions of refugees at the island of ...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to visit Greece on Wednesday and Thursday
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi will visit Athens and the island of Lesvos on Wednesday and Thursday. ...
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Metropolitan of Kyiv: The Dormition of the Theotokos teaches us not to fear death
A festal Divine Liturgy was celebrated on August 15, 2026, at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra for...
Patriarch of Romania: Forgiving our neighbour makes us merciful like God
Patriarch Daniel of Romania said that forgiving others is essential for experiencing God’s mercy and becoming more like Him....
Patriarch of Serbia: The Kingdom of God is forgiveness, reconciliation and love
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia stressed that forgiveness is a necessary condition for experiencing God’s mercy, during his sermon on...
Archbishop of Australia in Earlwood for the 50th Anniversary of the Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
On Sunday, 16 August, Archbishop Makarios of Australia visited the Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Earlwood,...
Metropolitan of Kyiv: Our Autocephaly does not require Moscow’s approval
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine issued strong criticism of the Patriarchate of Moscow, accusing its supporters of...
Patriarch of Alexandria: The Theotokos knows every person’s anxieties and tears
Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa said that the Thetokos remains close to those who seek her...
