Gaza Crisis

The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement this morning, saying that it has activated its Crisis Management Unit upon learning that Israeli armed forces had blocked the course of and seized vessels transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Citizens with family or friends participating in the mission “ Ship to Gaza” can call the contact number +30 210 368 1730. 
It is Greece’s longstanding position that any activities undertaken by non-governmental organizations must go unhindered, provided that they are legal, is mentioned in the statement.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Crisis Management Unit activated regarding the humanitarian aid transport operation in Gaza & Greek News Agenda: Greece sends aid shipment to Gaza in 2009
(GREEK NEWS AGENDA)

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Russian Vessels at Piraeus Port

Three Russian Navy vessels were expected to arrive in the port of Piraeus today January 9 on a courtesy visit. The oiler “Sergey Osipov” and the “Nikolay Chiker” salvage tug will be in Piraeus between January 9 and 12, while the “Admiral Levchenko” torpedo boat, with the North Sea Fleet deputy commander vice-admiral Aleksandr Fedotenkov on board, will remain in Piraeus from January 12 to15. While docked at the port, the Russian warships will be open to the public on January 11 and 13. The vessels are accompanying the aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” in the Russian air and naval exercises being conducted south of the Greek islands of Rhodes and Crete.