Greek President slams Turkey and EU’s handling of refugee crisis

·

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, has called out Turkey again for its inhumane and apathetic treatment of refugees.

Mr Pavlopoulos was presenting the Nation’s Scouts honour the graduate scouts at the Athens College on Saturday 23rd November, where he addressed his concerns in his key note speech at the Scouts of Greece event.

“This behaviour violates the country’s obligations under international law, as well as its agreement with the European Union”, said the Greek President.

Pavlopoulos also addressed that active solidarity and responding in unison is a fundamental principle under EU law, which has not occurred throughout this crisis.

The President also reminded citizens that “humanity and solidarity have been key pillars of Greek culture since antiquity, but they are also fundamental to our common European culture today.”

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Giannis Ploutarhos to bring star power to the Let’s Go Greek Festival in Parramatta

Parramatta is set to come alive on Sunday, September 21, as the Let’s Go Greek Festival returns bigger than ever.

Greek Australian Dimitrios Kametopoulos wins prestigious International Excellence Award 

The global cultural and charitable organisation, Writers Capital International Foundation, honoured Sydney resident Dimitrios Kametopoulos.

South Melbourne FC unveils ‘Eras of Hellas’ mural at Lakeside Stadium

South Melbourne FC proudly unveiled the Eras of Hellas mural on Saturday in the Social Club at Lakeside Stadium.

George Calombaris confirms exit from Jon Adgemis’ Linchpin Hospitality

George Calombaris has confirmed he no longer works for Linchpin Hospitality, the company managing parts of Jon Adgemis’ hospitality empire.

Derrimut 24:7 Gym owner Nikolaos Solomos promotes memberships amid ATO wind-up order

Days after the ATO ordered the wind-up of Derrimut 24:7 Gym, owner Nikolaos Solomos appeared in a video promoting $99 one-year memberships.

You May Also Like

Francis Kefford: The Australian making waves in Greece’s classical music scene

Francis Kefford is a 37-year-old, born and bred Australian who is currently a freelance musician with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Cypriot Australian youth discover Cyprus through NEPOMAK program

The World Organisation for NEPOMAK recently held its flagship programs NDCP and NCCT for diaspora Cypriots in Cyprus.

Kytherian Ladies Auxiliary honour inspirational women during Mother’s Day Morning Tea

The Kytherian Ladies Auxiliary honoured inspirational women at their Mother's Day Morning Tea event on Tuesday, May 3.