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In a carefully coordinated diplomatic effort, Greece and Cyprus are pushing for European Union attention on a potential agreement between Turkey and Syria to delimit maritime zones, raising the specter of legal and political tensions reminiscent of the illegal Turkey-Libya memorandum.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece's steadfast support for Ukraine during his participation in the North-South Summit in Finnish Lapland on Saturday. Speaking upon his arrival, Mitsotakis was unequivocal when asked by journalists about his message to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. 

Greece's migration system, though digitally transformed, remains paralyzed by delays and inefficiencies. Red tape and outdated internet infrastructure stymie processes intended to expedite residence permits.

Greek police participated in the European Joint Action Day targeting organized property crime. Coordinated by Frontex and Europol, the operation took place from October 7-18, engaging 20 EU countries and seven non-EU partners.

Greece conducted intensive vehicle and identity checks at border crossings and other areas, including Thessaloniki and Athens.

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Ankara on Friday.

Fidan said during the meeting that Ankara expects Germany to be a key player in the European Union in reviving Türkiye-EU relations.

Kimberly Guilfoyle has told national broadcaster ERT that she was very honored to be named by president-elect Donald Trump as US ambassador to Greece.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Lapland this weekend following an invitation from Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.

During his stay, Mitsotakis will participate in the North-South Summit, which will commence on Saturday morning, according to the Prime Minister's press office.

The so-called “foreign ministry” of the pseudo-state, denounced the reports about Turkey included in the conclusions of the European Union’s General Affairs Council on 17 December, adding that linking Ankara’s issues to the Cyprus is “unacceptable”.

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday she expected European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia Tonino Picula to resign from his post and noted that his condemnation of an "attack on Dragan Djilas" was an embarrassment to the EP.

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