diff --git a/data/org.gajim.Gajim.desktop.in b/data/org.gajim.Gajim.desktop.in
index 263ccaab0..47ccd5a6c 100644
--- a/data/org.gajim.Gajim.desktop.in
+++ b/data/org.gajim.Gajim.desktop.in
@@ -13,3 +13,14 @@ StartupWMClass=Gajim
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application
 MimeType=x-scheme-handler/xmpp;
+Actions=StartChat;ShowNextPendingEvent;
+
+[Desktop Action StartChat]
+Exec=gajim --start-chat
+Name=Start a new chat
+Icon=org.gajim.Gajim
+
+[Desktop Action ShowNextPendingEvent]
+Exec=gajim --show-next-pending-event
+Name=Show next pending event
+Icon=org.gajim.Gajim