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[KAS New York Office @kas_ny]

Our thanks to @GRUN_NY for their partnership & collaboration on yesterday’s successful workshop examining “New Technologies and the Transformation of the Maritime Security Agenda”

[Botschaft von Griechenland in Berlin @GreeceInGermany]

🌞⛵️⛱️Ξέρετε πώς προβλήθηκε η 🇬🇷 ως ένας από τους κορυφαίους αγαπημένους προορισμούς;
✅Δείτε ένα από τα βήματα στην έκθεση «Διαφημίζοντας την Ελλάδα. Οι απαρχές του ελληνικού τουρισμού», που φιλοξενείται στην ιστορική οικία Λάζαρου Κουντουριώτη στην Ύδρα μέχρι τις 31.10.2026

[Lena Argiri @lenaargiri]

Το μήνυμα που έστειλαν οι 4 χώρες από το Χιούστον είναι ότι η Ανατολική Μεσόγειος προχωρά μέσα από τη συνεργασία, τις διασυνδέσεις και τα κοινά συμφέροντα. Όσο αυτή η πραγματικότητα εδραιώνεται, τόσο δυσκολότερο γίνεται για όσους επενδύουν στις απειλές, την ένταση και τις μονομερείς πρακτικές να ανακόψουν την δυναμικη. https://t.co/xkwOO2TTZc

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today, the European Union took a major step forward.

All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process.

It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions.

This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges.

And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable.

Enlargement is a strategic choice.

By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent.

In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest.

Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.

[Botschaft von Griechenland in Berlin @GreeceInGermany]

☀️Καλώς ήρθες ελληνικό 🇬🇷 καλοκαίρι❗️⛱️⛵️

☀️Herzlich willkommen, griechischer 🇬🇷 Sommer❗️⛱️⛵️

via @AthensNGallery

[Botschaft von Griechenland in Berlin @GreeceInGermany]

🌝 Όσοι και όσες δεν προλάβατε την εντυπωσιακή εικόνα του περίφημου «Μπλε Φεγγαριού» (Blue Moon),
απολαύστε την στον Ναό του Ποσειδώνα στο Σούνιο 🇬🇷
✅Είναι η Πανσέληνος του Μαΐου, που «αγκάλιασε» τον αττικό ουρανό το βράδυ της περασμένης Κυριακής❗
📸INTIME NEWS / ΛΙΑΚΟΣ ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ

[Greece in the Netherlands @PressGreekEmbas]

1st #June ☀️Kalo Mina
Cover of The Athenian magazine
by Robert Sears 💠June 1988

The Athenian was the 1️⃣st 🗞️in 🇬🇧 language to be published in #Greece 🎨

The magazine’s covers were iconic of the time 🩵💙 @TheAthenianMag 🌀@Greece_Journal 🖌️ @EvaLemaier 🐚⛴️ 🌺

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇪🇺 #OnThisDay 40 years ago, the EU’s 12-star flag was raised for the first time outside the @EU_Commission building in Brussels.

Today, it stands as one of the most recognisable symbols of European unity and identity.

Find out more about its history⬇️
https://t.co/f16gZ3s8qE

[MorganeBRAVO @MorganeBravo]

#9Mai 2026🇪🇺
Happy #EuropeDay 🇪🇺
#DiaDeEuropa #JourneedelEurope

🇪🇺 Unis dans la diversité.
L'Europe, notre patrie. 🌍
Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons le rêve européen et les valeurs qui nous rassemblent.
✨ En 2026, la Journée de l’Europe marque également 2️⃣ anniversaires importants:
📍les 40 ans de l'adhésion du #Portugal et de l' #Espagne à l'UE…
📍et les 4️⃣0️⃣ ans de la célébration officielle de la Journée de l'Europe.

🇪🇺 76 Years of the #Schuman Declaration :
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite #Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.

🇪🇺 Il y a 76 ans jour pour jour, Robert #Schuman prononçait la déclaration historique du #9mai, qui allait transformer à jamais le cours de l'histoire européenne!

🔵76 ans de construction d’un modèle unique :
D'un continent divisé et ravagé par la guerre…à une Union de 27 #démocraties unique au monde 🇪🇺!
▶️ https://t.co/NDmW7ywfVY

🇪🇺🇫🇷 L’Histoire, l’avenir de l’Union Européenne...
Depuis 2006 👉"HUB & #ThinkTank #UNIONEUROPEENNE" 
👉DÉCOUVREZ l ‘#EUROPE & QU’A FAIT l’ #UE POUR VOUS! 
Fondatrice, @MorganeBravo 🇫🇷🇪🇺
▶️ https://t.co/YZlba9hLM7

🕊️ La #JourneedelEurope doit être portée sur l’avenir…
Pour traduire en actions nos valeurs communes de #Paix!

🇫🇷🇪🇺@MorganeBravo 🕊️

#EUHistory
#France #Europe #Paris
@EU_Commission @Europarl_FR
@EP_President @vonderleyen @EPP
#EU #Diplomatie #DigitalDiplomacy
@MichelBarnier @BrunoRetailleau
@PatriotesEU @DiploDigital @EuropeMex @jcgtweets #EU #Europe
@EmmanuelMacron

[🇪🇺EU at UN-NY @EUatUN]

🌍Home is where the heart is.

Today our 💛hearts💙are in Europe.

Happy #EuropeDay 🇪🇺2026✨

[Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο/National Historical Museum @athens_nhmuseum]

#Ημέρα_Φιλελληνισμού_και_Διεθνούς_Αλληλεγγύης
➡️ Περιηγηθείτε ψηφιακά στην έκθεση "Ο Μπά��ρον & η Ελλάδα" προϊόν γόνιμης συνεργασίας του Εθνικού Ιστορικού Μουσείου της Βυρωνικής Εταιρείας Ι.Π. Μεσολογγίου πατώντας εδω: https://t.co/cwaiKr5MLP

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

It began with coal and steel. But from the very start, our Union was always meant to be much more.

75 years ago, in Paris, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Europe chose a different path.

One of unity over division, of Peace over war.

The European Coal and Steel Community was never just an industrial project.

It was a project for peace in Europe.

A project for shared prosperity.

A project for strength and independence in a world of great power competition.

The very same purpose that still drives our Union today.

[Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών @GreeceMFA]

We are following closely with concern the situation in al Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Greek Orthodox city. We take note of the Syrian Government’s announcement on the investigation of the incidents that recently took place in the city and we call for its swift implementation.

[Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών @GreeceMFA]

📍 Γιαουντέ, 26-29.03.2026 Ι Συμμετοχή Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Χάρη Θεοχάρη, στην 14η Υπουργική διάσκεψη του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Εμπορίου

🔗 https://t.co/CCMMId42aI

[Consulate General of Greece in Chicago @GreeceInChicago]

#WeAreGreekWarriors Exhibition | Detroit

@GreeceInChicago attended an inspiring exhibition at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, highlighting the untold stories of heroines of 1821 whose courage and legacy continue to inspire. 🇬🇷

#GreekRevolution

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Today we celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, a moment to honor the country’s history and enduring spirit. 🇬🇷

Ελευθερία και Δημοκρατία – Freedom and Democracy.

Χρόνια πολλά σε όλους τους Έλληνες!

[Greece at the United Nations @GRUN_NY]

At today's UNSC meeting on Iran, the PR of 🇬🇷:

↪ stressed the need for restraint, warning against the consequences of a prolonged crisis
↪ strongly condemned Iranian strikes against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & UAE
↪ underscored that Iran should never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon & that #diplomacy -grounded in verification & transparency- remains the only sustainable path forward
↪ urged for the respect of #maritime_security in the Gulf, Straits of Hormuz & Red Sea, urging Iran to refrain from any retaliatory action that could endanger #freedom_of_navigation, threaten commercial shipping or further destabilize global energy & trade flows, constituting a blatant violation of the int’l #law_of_the_sea, as reflected in #UNCLOS
↪ highlighted that #protection_of_civilians must be a priority in any conflict, so that civilians do not bear the cost of military escalation

#GreeceUNSC
@GreeceMFA

🇬🇷🇺🇳

Read the statement here: https://t.co/ptCm0dKfQi
Watch the statement here: https://t.co/83njtnS8nE

[Greece at the United Nations @GRUN_NY]

🇬🇷 #Greece submitted its full contribution to the 2026 UN Regular Budget last week, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to the Organization and to predictable, sustainable financing.

🇺🇳 Watch how this was highlighted by @UN_Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during his well-known quiz at the daily press briefing. 🕊️

🇬🇷🇺🇳
#GreeceUNSC
@Greecemfa

[Greece at the United Nations @GRUN_NY]

Recognizing today's International Mother Language Day, we reflect on Dr. Gwen Grewal's talk that she gave during our UNESCO World Greek Language Day event on 9 February.

Titled 'Ancient Greek in Contemporary Dialogue', the Onassis Lecturer in Ancient Greek Thought and Language at The New School focused on the notion of dialogue in ancient Greek thought and how we translate and think about it today.

She argued that translation is like a labyrinth across space and time, out of what you know, into what you don't and back again, a process that 'takes a certain diplomacy to transport one word from one place into dialogue with another word from another place without doing violence to the environment or syntax in which the words grow up.

'Maybe the syntax is ultimately the cosmos itself or the human mind,' she added. 'It is by poetic magic, I think, that reading Greek opens you up to such hidden meanings.'

But what is the way to 'learn' the words of the other?
For Gwen Grewal, allowing oneself to be taken by surprise might be the key that unravels a broader understanding of the world itself.
Possibly this is what practitioners of diplomacy most often argue in favor of: the quality of empathy in the field of international relations, which has its foundations in fostering curiosity about the world beyond ourselves.

The element of surprise always arrives through contact with a stranger (Xenos). And here Dr. Grewal leads us, through Homer and Plato, into a description of how sophists and philosophers perceive this process, questioning whether we tend to get into a dialogue only when we arrogantly think that we have control of its outcome.

'If the writings of Ancient Greece, or any other distant past, may seem strange, it is not an invitation to fence ourselves off in the present. Rather it is an invitation to think beyond the horizon of what we ordinarily imagine. The future, the ancient Greeks thought, is behind us. We have to look back to see it because we never see it coming.'

'Translation is in this way a kind of dialogue between past and present, one in which we revive the spirit of the unknown in ourselves through the life that lives on in words.'

📺: https://t.co/ufo1hprwxI (16:12 - 28:25)

🇬🇷 🇺🇳
#GreeceUNSC
#MotherLanguageDay
@greecemfa

[La France en Grèce 🇨🇵🇪🇺 @FranceenGrece]

Cette ambassade a appris avec tristesse le décès d'#Ελένη_Γλύκατζη_Αρβελέρ
Nous saluons en elle la première femme rectrice à la #Sorbonne en 1976, juste reconnaissance d'une carrière académique reconnue 🇬🇷🇫🇷. Nous adressons nos condoléances à sa famille et à ses proches