Irish Embassy Athens

News from the Embassy of Ireland to the Hellenic Republic, accredited to the Republic of Albania

[Irish Embassy Athens @IrlEmbAthens]

Phil Hogan, Ireland’s candidate for UN FAO Director-General, visited Athens today for a very productive meeting with his friend, Margaritis Schinas, Minister of Rural Development and Food of the Hellenic Republic.

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[Irish Passport Service @PassportIRL]

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[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Officials from my Department, including staff at our Embassy in Athens, have been engaging with the relevant authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to any Irish citizens arriving in Greece as a result of these developments.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

I condemn the seizure of vessels participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off the coast of Greece.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

This morning, we welcome over 250 members of our Diaspora and Emigrant Support Programme Partners to Croke Park for the 4th Global Irish Civic Forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the Irish abroad #GlobalIreland

Learn more https://t.co/Jt4Y5KyuJO

[Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais @OireachtasNews]

Today, the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, welcomed H.E. Mr. Niko Peleshi, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, & H.E. Dr. Uran Ferizi, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the United Kingdom & Ireland, accompanied by a parliamentary delegation.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

In Athens 🇬🇷 today for meetings ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency. 🇪🇺🇮🇪

Valuable visit to the Hellenic Parliament to discuss shared priorities, and the important work of the Greece-Ireland Parliamentary Group.

Fascinating tour of the famous Acropolis site.

[OSCE Presence in Albania @OSCEinAlbania]

🌐⚠️Trafficking in human beings is increasingly enabled through digital technologies, from social media recruitment to online exploitation.🤝🛡️To address this, @OSCEinAlbania trained prosecutors, police & social workers strengthen investigative capacities. Supported by 🇬🇧🇳🇴🇮🇹🇮🇪.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

On this day 28 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement was signed. This remarkable document – made possible by political leadership, vision, and compromise – helped end a cycle of violence that had continued for 30 years on the island of Ireland.
Learn more: https://t.co/DUyWLpYZ2c

[112 Greece @112Greece]

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🆘 Due to severe weather conditions expected in #Attica Region, limit your movements to the absolutely necessary from afternoon until midnight.

‼️Follow the instructions of the Authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/PCgVaU15Yy

@pyrosvestiki
@hellenicpolice

[Irish Passport Service @PassportIRL]

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[UNHCR Greece @UNHCRGreece]

🍀Wishing a joyful #StPatricksDay to the people of Ireland! 🇮🇪

Today we celebrate together with a true ally whose unwavering solidarity and tangible support continue to protect refugees in 🇬🇷 and around the world. Thank you for standing #WithRefugees.

@IrlEmbAthens | @dfatirl

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Teachtaireacht idirnáisiúnta do Lá Fhéile Pádraig ón Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD. ☘️

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

At a time of global turmoil and great challenge, we look for signs of hope in the everyday.

To Irish people and friends of Ireland everywhere, we wish you a very happy St Patrick’s Day!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

On #InternationalWomensDay, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee highlights Ireland's commitment to championing women's rights and gender equality, at home and around the world 🇮🇪

#IWD2026

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Irish women are shaping the world 🇮🇪 🌎

From laboratories to boardrooms, studios to public life, their influence is felt across Ireland, and around the globe.

Explore their stories this #InternationalWomensDay: https://t.co/daqTHGpvsA

[DFATravelWise @dfatravelwise]

Ongoing Security Situation in the Gulf and Middle East 📢

Find the links below for our:

Travel Advice: https://t.co/3hWPrim07Y

Consular Assistance Charter: https://t.co/K0dm390omT

Citizen Registration: https://t.co/5iGIiIowXm

[Irish Embassy Athens @IrlEmbAthens]

We were honoured to support the visit of this delegation of Albanian officials to Dublin for meetings with counterparts 🇮🇪🇦🇱

[OSCE Presence in Albania @OSCEinAlbania]

🇦🇱🤝🇮🇪 Albanian officials visited Dublin for an @OSCEinAlbania-organized peer exchange on tackling #HumanTrafficking. Meetings with Irish justice, police & prosecution counterparts strengthened co-operation and victim-centred approaches in prevention, protection and prosecution.

[DFATravelWise @dfatravelwise]

🚨 Ongoing Security Situation in the Gulf and Middle East 🚨

Check out our official travel advice 👇 and on https://t.co/da0ehhCDKg

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion, watch this statement from Minister @HMcEntee on Ireland’s position on the conflict and our unequivocal solidarity with Ukraine.