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One dead, dozens missing in migrant shipwreck off southern Crete
Greek authorities have recovered the body of a man and rescued 39 migrants from the sea after their boat capsized off the southern island of Gavdos in the Mediterranean, its coastguard said on Saturday.
Mitsotakis sees ‘no prospect’ for talks on EEZ, continental shelf with Turkey
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the "50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy" conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima.
Chrysochoidis: Every night, we face 100 domestic violence incidents, and every day, 60 arrests
The Evros border fence now stretches 76 kilometers, with 400 border guards, electronic surveillance systems, border patrol units, and military outposts ensuring the security of Greece’s land borders, according to Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis.
Reuters: Greece to purchase PULS systems from Israel and drones from the U.S.
Greece is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel as part of its efforts to modernize its Armed Forces, according to Reuters, citing two officials.
François Bayrou: The man who failed more times than anyone else, finally managed to become Prime Minister
France’s new Prime Minister is what in Greece we call an “old hand” in politics. Having served in various ministries and under different governments, François Bayrou has played an important role in policy-making from both the right and the centre.
Dendias: Changes in military service – Turkey expands its list of demands
The Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, addressed the restructuring of the armed forces and aspects of foreign policy within the framework of geopolitical shifts.
Greece halts Syrian asylum applications after Assad’s fall
Greece's top decision-making body on foreign affairs and defense matters, KYSEA, on Friday decided to put asylum applications from Syrians on hold after rebels seized the Syrian capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia following 13 years of civil war.
KYSEA: Asylum decisions for Syrians to be suspended until further notice
With developments in Syria being the “elephant in the room,” Greece’s Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) convened at 10:00 AM under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Syria crisis fuels Greek concerns
The rapidly evolving crisis in Syria will take center stage at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis representing Athens.
The fragmented situation in Syria, following the Assad regime's collapse, remains fluid, as recent developments underline.
The gates of hell have opened
Turkey's emergence as a key player in developments in Syria, which led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad and the last "Ba'athist" regime in the Arab world, has caused a good deal of irritation and concern in Athens. It is a reaction that is logical and expected, in one sense.
Greece to discuss Syrian asylum suspension on Friday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will chair a National Security Governmental Council (KYSEA) meeting Friday to consider suspending asylum applications from Syrian refugees after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Something’s changing for the better
It's a fragile and vulnerable trend, capable of being stopped in its tracks in an instant by the crisis at large. Yet it is extremely interesting: Common sense appears to be gaining the upper hand on Greece's central political stage.
Finnish Prime Minister meets with European leaders – Migration at the heart of the talks
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will host four European Union leaders from December 21-22 to discuss European security and migration, the Finnish government announced today.
Fox star turned ambassador heading to Athens
Kimberly Guilfoyle, former prosecutor, Fox News host, and fiancee of Donald Trump Jr, has been named by the incoming president as the new US ambassador to Greece. If confirmed by the Senate, she will be the second consecutive non-career diplomat to hold the post.