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Mitsotakis: He met with Serbian Foreign Minister – Firm support for Serbia’s European perspective
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Foreign Minister of Serbia, Marko Đurić, at the Maximos Mansion.
During the meeting, they discussed the excellent bilateral relations and Serbia’s European integration process.
MRB trends: 22.9% for ND and 14.2% for PASOK – What words express citizens
The MRB trends give a solid lead to the New Democracy (ND). Specifically, in the voting intention, the DDDD registers 22.9%, followed by PASOK-KINAL with 14.2%.
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.
Beleris to protothema.gr: Rama targeted me when he realized that he would lose the elections in Himara (video)
“The problem of Edi Rama with me started when he saw that he was losing the Municipality of Himara,” says the New Democracy MEP, Fredi Beleris, to protothema.gr.
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.
The Government’s three-stage plan for social media and minors – What was decided at the meeting with Mitsotakis
The government’s plan to address Internet addiction among minors will be implemented in three stage
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.
Mitsotakis in Lebanon – Warm welcome by the country’s Prime Minister
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Lebanon, marking the first visit by a European prime minister to the country since the latest ceasefire and developments in Syria.