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A mutually significant agreement
The Greek-Ukraine security cooperation agreement that Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Thursday is part of a matrix of bilateral agreements aimed at supporting Ukraine while NATO puts off the country's accession to the alliance. Greece is the 21st European Union member to sign such an agreement with Ukraine, in the framework of EU and NATO decisions.
Hezbollah launches ‘new, escalating phase’ of war with Israel
Hezbollah announced early on Oct. 18 that the group is moving into "a new and escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel."
Piraeus dockworkers block shipment of alleged ammunition to Israel
Dockworkers at Piraeus Port prevented a container allegedly carrying ammunition destined for Israel from being loaded onto a cargo ship on Thursday night.
Protesters from various labor unions and local community groups chanted slogans and displayed a banner declaring their solidarity with Palestine and opposition to NATO.
On this day in 1981: PASOK’s first election victory – Polls and goals after Androulakis’ re-election
As PASOK celebrates another key anniversary—second only to its founding on September 3rd—the party’s leadership at Harilaou Trikoupi isn’t just looking back. They’re focusing on how to harness the symbolism of their past success to fuel a strategic push for power in the upcoming national elections.
Germany sets terms for Turkey jet sale
Germany is demanding written guarantees from Turkey to ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon jets, worth $5.6 billion, won't be used to violate Greek airspace.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: No more tolerance for national concessions – First priority is the deportation of migrants
Determined not to let the rhetoric of “national concessions” fester, Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared from Brussels, speaking in strong terms of “super-patriots” and implicitly but responding to Antonis Samaras’ new shots, even though he separated his views from the right-wing rebukes of the government, against the backdrop of the Greek-Turkish dialogue, and immigration.
PM: EU closer to Greek positions on migrant returns
The European Union has come closer to Greece's positions on asylum, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told reporters following Thursday's EU Summit.
Mitsotakis’ statements from Brussels: EU comes close to the Greek positions on migration
The European Council in Brussels has concluded its work and at this moment Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made statements to the press.
Vasso Papandreou, a founding member of PASOK, dies
Vasso Papandreou, one of the founding members of the socialist PASOK party, and a former European commissioner, minister and MP, has died. She was 79 years old.
According to reports, she had been struggling with health issues in recent months.
Mitsotakis to Financial Times: Cautious about Italy-Albania Migrant Agreement – Europe needs workforce as population shrinks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed reservations about the Italy-Albania agreement to establish migrant reception centers outside Europe, questioning its viability at a European level. In an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday, Mitsotakis said, “Let’s be cautious here. This is a bilateral agreement. I’m not sure it can be applied across Europe.
Greek PM calls on EU to revisit migrant return policy ahead of Council summit
Europe needs to ensure that migrants who have entered the bloc illegally are turned back to their point of origin rather than their point of entry, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in doorstep comments ahead of the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, where migration is expected to be one of the top issues on the agenda.
Mitsotakis: There Is a lack of an effective policy for returning illegal migrants – Greece is a model
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that the European Council and the European Commission are increasingly aligning with Greece’s positions on migration, particularly highlighting the significance of border protection and the external dimension of the issue. Speaking before the European Council meeting, he stated:
PM pushing for EU action on migration in Brussels
The European Council summit kicks off in Brussels on Thursday, with migration taking center stage.
Ankara hardens stance before Athens talks
As Greece and Turkey prepare for a pivotal round of talks on November 7, Ankara is pressing for broader discussions, including issues of sovereignty, territorial waters, airspace, the demilitarization of islands, and the control of certain geographical formations.
Chania: Hunger strike by Turkish journalist – Calls for not to be deported and to be granted political asylum
Turkish journalist and author Ali Ercan Gokoglu, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since October 5, 2024, is calling for the lifting of a deportation order issued by the Chania Police Directorate and for his request for political asylum to be granted.