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Archbishop Elpidophoros congratulates Guilfoyle on nomination as US ambassador to Greece

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America spoke on Tuesday with Kimberly Guilfoyle, the presumptive nominee for US ambassador to Greece. During their discussion, the archbishop congratulated Guilfoyle on her nomination by President-Elect Donald Trump and extended his heartfelt wishes for her success in the role.

Slim chances of a ‘fat tax’ in Greece

Out of the blue, Greece was hit by a proposal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to impose a tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), taxes known as "health taxes," "sugar tax" or "fat tax."

Former prince Pavlos seeks citizenship

Pavlos, the son of former Greek King Constantine, is reportedly making steps toward regaining Greek citizenship, though a key legal obstacle remains: the issue of a last name.

Türkiye takes helm of NATO’s mine countermeasures unit

The command of NATO's countermeasures group responsible for naval mine operations and training in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Aegean has been transferred from Romania to Türkiye.

Turkish Naval Capt. Kürşat Kurnaz assumed the command from Romania's Capt. Sebastian Barote during a ceremony held at the Mine Fleet Command in the Turkish coastal city of Erdek.

Greece’s new budget and the state of the economy heading into 2025

Greece's parliament has just approved the 2025 budget, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlighting measures designed to help mostly lower income households in the face of rising costs.This also includes measures that relate to Greece's banking sector which have received a lot of media attention.

Military streamlining camps, repurposing land

Greece is overhauling its military infrastructure, with the first phase of a sweeping reorganization set to close 10 non-critical army camps and merge five units by December 31.

Commission: Two-month deadline for Greece to comply with railway safety laws

The European Commission has called on Greece to comply with the European Union's directive for railway safety in a letter of formal notice. 

The directive covers safety requirements on the railway system as a whole, such as revising the role of national safety authorities and reallocating responsibilities between them and the European Union Agency for Railways.

Greek interest in Middle East deepening

In a visit underscoring Greece's deepening interest in the Middle East, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first EU leader to travel to Lebanon on Monday following the recent ceasefire in the country's south.

Greece’s 2025 budget focuses on tax cuts, jobs and fiscal responsibility

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis began the daily press briefing on Monday noting the passing of the 2025 state budget and observing that "Greece is continuing on a path of responsibility and not mortgaging the future of the next generations. We will not return to the dark days of bankruptcy.

Greek PM visits Lebanon aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties, support stability

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Lebanon, marking the first visit by a European leader since the recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, as well as developments in Syria. The visit underscores Greece's intention to strengthen diplomatic relations in the Middle East and send a message in support of stability and peace.

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