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Request for Cyprus to join NATO when infrastructure and equipment are upgraded, says Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos

We are not at the point of applying for membership of the Republic of Cyprus to NATO, CyprusMinister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, before the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, noting that the discussion on the country’s membership in the “Atlantic Alliance” will be held at the appropriate time.

Sculptures of the Parthenon: If the British Museum says ‘yes’ to their return, Downing Street won’t stand in the way

The British government refers the matter of the Parthenon Marbles’ return to the British Museum, according to government sources, following the meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Keir Starmer at Downing Street.

Starmer welcomes Greek PM for talks but says Parthenon Sculptures are not on the agenda

Greece's prime minister is in London on Tuesday for his first top-level UK meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: At Downing street for meeting with Keir Starmer

Kyriakos Mitsotakis walked through the door of No. 10 Downing Street, the residence of British prime ministers, on Tuesday afternoon for his first official meeting with Sir Keir Starmer.

Guardian: Talks over Parthenon Sculptures ‘well advanced,’ but not on Tuesday’s agenda

Discussions between Greece and the British Museum on the Parthenon Sculptures are "well advanced," although the issue will not be on the British prime minister's agenda when he meets with Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday, the Guardian reported.

France: The Barnier government on the brink – Fears of a “Greek-style” crisis

A motion of no confidence has been filed by the New People’s Left Front and Le Pen’s far-right party. If passed, it would topple the Barnier government and prevent the approval of the 2025 state budget.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Topics of discussion with Starmer today – The Parthenon marbles on the agenda

Last night, Sir Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, lit the Christmas tree outside Downing Street for the first time during his term. Today, at 12:45 PM Greek time, Kyriakos Mitsotakis will officially meet with Mr.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis at a Tony Blair Institute event on artificial intelligence

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a special workshop in London organised by the Tony Blair Institute on artificial intelligence and its application to government policies.

Turkey to buy RAF military transport aircraft declined by Athens

Turkey's air force has agreed to acquire a total of 12 C-130 military transport aircraft from the British Royal Air Force, previously declined by Greece, to reinforce its transport capacity, according to Turkish media reports.

The British and Turkish sides have reportedly reached an agreement in principle and will soon sign contracts.

We need wokeness, not wokeism

The most characteristic example of "wokeness" in Greece today is the fact that while the former leader of SYRIZA, Stefanos Kaselakis, is openly gay, this was not considered a disadvantage, nor was it the subject of criticism. Diversity is increasingly being accepted by Greek society.

Norway suspends controversial plans for seabed mining

The government of Norway has made the decision to suspend its controversial plan to allow commercial-scale mining on the bottom of the sea.

However, Prime Minister Jonas Stor called the development a “postponement” and said preparatory work on regulations and environmental impacts would continue.

Dendias: Türkiye expands its claims while Europe needs a strong defensive strategy

“The country must be able to defend itself and alone,” said National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at the forum of the Economic Tachydromos newspaper. Against the backdrop of cruel geopolitical developments, but also the intensifying Turkish provocativeness, “we have to be able to stand alone.