Greece israel relations

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis

The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.

A GREEK national flag flutters as a formation of military fighting jets fly over Athens for a photo opportunity during the International Joint Medium Scale Air Force Exercise, titled "Iniohos 2017", with the participation of Greece, Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Italy, in A
Lightning illuminates the sky over the upper Galilee, during a rain storm on November 13, 2025.

Israeli yacht lost at sea made contact with authorities, sailing home ahead of Storm Byron

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Greek Parliament approves $758 million purchase for 36 PULS launchers from Elbit Systems

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

New cybersecurity program links Israeli teens with peers in Greece, Cyprus


Greece unveils new drone and AI weapons at Oxi Day military parade

The Thessaloniki parade honored WWII resilience and showcased modern defense power, including Greece’s Kentavros and Hyperion systems alongside Israeli UAVs and missile platforms.

Parade in Athens

Opportunities and Challenges in EU real estate: What should investors know? - opinion

Success in investing in European real estate requires a deep understanding of each country's unique advantages and disadvantages.

Kokkari, a fishing village on Samos island, Greece.

'Won't accept lectures': Athens mayor, Israeli amb. clash over antisemitic incidents, graffiti

"It is appalling that Mr. Ambassador focuses only on graffiti (which is obviously being erased), while an unprecedented genocide is being carried out in Gaza," the mayor of Athens wrote.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

‘Tzuris’ in Syros: New enemies don’t deserve our business - opinion

On the shore of this small, isolated island, where the economy hinges on tourists like us, we can see a crowd waving Palestinian flags and holding a large “Stop the Genocide” sign in English.

NO SYROS today – a view of the small Greek island.

Elderly Israeli woman dies in Greece after five story fall from hotel

An elderly Israeli woman died after she fell five stories from her hotel room in Greece, local media reported.

 Locals preffer tourists with deeper pockets. Corfu island in Greece

Hellenic honor: Greek diplomats salute Hapoel Tel Aviv for EuroCup championship

"This is a great, historic moment for the team and for Israeli sports in general, especially during these difficult times," said Maya Solomou, the Greek ambassador to Israel.

 HAPOEL TEL AVIV head coach Dimitrios Itoudis with Greek Ambassador to Israel Ms. Maya Solomou (holding the Reds’ EuroCup winner’s trophy) this week.

Greek-Israel relations 'transformed from basic collaboration to a robust alliance' - interview

"Today, Greece and Israel stand as one of the few stable and reliable partnerships in a region marked by volatility, with their alliance grounded in trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.”

A Greek national flag flutters as people visit a beach, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, April 28, 2020.

Israeli Air Force joins 'Iniochos' air exercise in Greece with international allies

IAF Squadron 122 represented Israel in Greece's "Iniochos" exercise, strengthening military ties with Greece and other international allies.

Soldiers take part in the “Iniochos” international aerial exercise in Greece.

Greece honors Independence Day in Kibbutz Be'eri as Greek PM scheduled to visit

"I would like to thank, from the bottom of our heart, the residents of the Kibbutz Be’eri, who welcomed us in their premises,” Greece’s Ambassador to Israel Maya Solomou told attendees.

 Greek Ambassador to Israel Maya Solomou addresses attendees at the Greek National Day celebrations, held at Kibbutz Be'eri, March 25, 2025.

Greece to buy artillery systems from Israel and drones from US, officials say

The PULS system, made by Israel's Elbit, has a range of up to 300 km (190 miles), the officials said. The deal also includes the construction of components in Greece.

 The new Hermes 650™ Spark UAS drone by Elbit Systems.

Greece dismantles gang trafficking drugs from Europe to Israel on yachts

The suspects, mainly from Israel and Ukraine, were arrested on Monday in central Greece and appeared before a prosecutor on Wednesday.

 A view of a yacht (R) whose crew members allegedly caused a forest fire with fireworks launched from the vessel on the island of Hydra, in a marina in southern Athens suburb, Greece June 23, 2024.