Greece also serves as a source of inspiration for those writing in the Irish language. In 2024, the famous Abbey Theatre in Dublin breathed new life into Aeschylus’ Greek masterpiece, Persians, by staging an Irish-language translation of the play by the Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.

The small but vibrant Irish community in Greece continues to ensure that the links between the two countries remain strong. The Greek Irish Society and the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens have played a crucial role in bringing Irish and Greek communities together.

Today I accepted the Credential Letters of Ireland’s new Ambassador to Albania, Ms. Ciara O’Floinn. Wishing her a successful tenure as we look forward to deepening our friendly relations. 🇦🇱🇮🇪

Authorities in Greece have issued a tsunami warning following an earthquake near the island of Kasos. The current advice is to move away from coastal areas and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

Congratulations to Prime Minister Edi Rama on your election victory. Looking forward to continuing our work together to deepen our bilateral relations & to supporting Albania’s path towards EU membership.

10 mbliana is an tseachtain seo, rinne Éire stair trí bheith ar an gcéad tír ar domhan a vótáil ar son an chomhionannais phósta i reifreann. 🇮🇪 Féach ar ár bhfíseán faoi lá suntasach in Éirinn, nuair a bhí bua ollmhór ag grá, meas agus cearta comhionanna. ireland.ie/en/celebrating…

On the occasion of the UN World 🐝 Day, the Ambassador of 🇸🇮 in 🇬🇷Tamara Weingerl Požar hosted the women Ambassadors and The Bee Camp for a discussion about the importance of pollinators protection in the urban environment. Everyone can be part of the solution! 🌺

(1/2) There was a large earthquake in Crete this morning at approximately 6:20am (local time). We wish to confirm that messages circulating via various media channels that there is a tsunami warning in place are incorrect. Tremors and earthquakes are common in Greece.

Today, on European Day of Safe Travel Abroad, Tánaiste Simon Harris TD launches our Summer Travel Campaign with a special message for young people to ‘Make the Right Memories’. Find out more: gov.ie/en/department-…

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We congratulate Greece 🇬🇷 on concluding a successful Security Council Presidency. In May, 🇮🇪 participated in the #UNSC Open Debates on: 🔹 Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict ⛑️ 🔹 Strengthening Maritime Security 🌊 Great work Greece to the United Nations 👏

Irish writing resonates all over the world. This June, we’re broadening our celebration of James Joyce and Ulysses to “Bloomsday & Beyond: Celebrating Ireland, Island of Writers” 📝 We hope you enjoy these tributes to Irish writers #Bloomsday ireland.ie/bloomsday

Travelling abroad this summer? ✈️ Make the right memories by looking after yourself and each other. Learn more at: ireland.ie/TravelWise

🛂 📱 Passport Online is the fastest way to apply for a passport, whether this is your first Irish passport or a renewal 🌞🌚 Available day or night, you can complete an online application on a smartphone in under 10 minutes! Ireland.ie/PassportOnline

The Embassy is aware of wildfires impacting Crete and areas of Attica 🚨 If an evacuation order is issued, authorities will issue notifications via the 112 message service to mobile phones in the area. Alerts are issued in English. Call 112 if you are in immediate danger ‼️

Are you Irish and living abroad? Or have you recently returned home? Help us shape Ireland’s new Diaspora Strategy by sharing your views and experiences in our Global Irish Survey. Have your voice heard: ireland.ie/en/irish-diasp… #globalirish #irishabroad

A pleasure to meet with Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, today in Tirana. We had a thoughtful exchange on the EU integration of the Western Balkans and Albania’s unwavering commitment to its European path. As Ireland prepares to hold

Touchdown in Tirana 🇦🇱 I started my visit by meeting with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. Positive discussions on how Ireland and the EU can best support Albania on its EU path and the growing relationship between our two countries. 🇮🇪🇦🇱🇪🇺 Irish Embassy Athens

Albania is making strong strides in its accession process. At Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office, I met with Chief Negotiator, Minister Majlinda Dhuka, to discuss progress on accession. Enlargement will be a priority for Ireland’s EU Presidency next year. 🇮🇪🇦🇱🇪🇺 Irish Embassy Athens

Delighted to catch up with Minister Endrit Yzeiraj at Albanian MEFA 🇦🇱 while in Tirana. Ireland supports the significant progress being made by Albania in its EU accession journey. Looking forward to continuing our work together 🇮🇪🤝🇦🇱🇪🇺 Irish Embassy Athens