The rights of the LGBTQI community are human rights and their protection is part of Greece’s political identity, Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis said on Wednesday to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. 

The Association of Passenger Ship Operators called on the Hellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) on Wednesday to suspend their two 48-hour rolling strikes, saying they are creating serious problems in the transport of passengers and freight to and from the islands. 

The first forum for the cooperation of Balkans and Black Sea countries will be hosted in the northeastern Greek city of Serres on May 25-26. The city hopes the forum will mark the start of an institution that will serve as a tool for the efforts of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) organisation to promote economic cooperation.