Baulking at shipping sanctions, Greece balances Ukraine aid, fear of Russia
Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.

Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.

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Demonstrators gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens.
The Israeli attack on part of our flotilla has convinced us we must continue with our mission to Marmaris.

After a week in Israeli custody, flotilla activist Saif Abu Keshek has been deported to Greece.

Spain says Israel’s detention of two activists is abduction.

Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.

Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.

Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Iran’s shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.