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Protests in Athens During Marco Rubio’s Visit to Greece

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a visit to Athens centered on energy and defense issues. The visit has sparked protests downtown, reflecting tensions over Greece-US cooperation.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
October 8, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens on Tuesday evening for an official visit focused on energy and defense issues, according to RFI.

This visit takes place amid close cooperation between the conservative Greek government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the previous US administration, particularly on strategic matters.

At the time of Marco Rubio’s arrival, protesters gathered in central Athens to demonstrate against his presence, showing visible opposition to the visit.

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