Markos Kyprianou
Cyprus: 13 years since the Mari explosion that killed 13 people and devastated the economy (videos-photos)
Cyprus summers are strewn with tragedies and anniversaries. When the calendars turn on the last day of June, it’s as if something darkens even the sun that bathes the island. Besides, even if one wanted to forget, the signs that say: “Stop. Turkish-occupied territory.”
Greece nominates Margaritis Schinas for European Commissioner
Greece on Thursday nominated European Commission's chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas as the country's representative in the European Commission, the prime minister's office at Maximos Mansion announced.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will inform new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of this selection, the press release said.
Greece to nominate Margaritis Schinas as country's new European Commissioner
The Greek government on Thursday is expected to nominate European Commission's chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas as the country's next European commissioner, Kathimerini understands.
Sources said the announcement will be made later on Thursday.
Schinas served as a member of the European Parliament from 2007 to 2009 with New Democracy.
Margaritis Schinas joins top management team of DG Communication
European Commission decided on Tuesday to appoint Margaritis Schinas as Deputy-Directors General for Directorate-General of Communication .
Mr. Schinas is currently the Commission’s Chief Spokesperson and will take on his new responsibilities in addition.