Schinas: New EU-Egypt deal could lead to seven-billion-euro package for migration
It would be reasonable to expect a funding package for migration that exceeds seven billion euros with the new EU-Egypt agreement that is to be discussed in Cairo on Sunday, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas said in response to…
FM Gerapetritis emphasises Alexandroupolis’ role, speaking at East Macedonia & Thrace Forum
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis highlighted the importance of Alexandroupolis from a geostrategic, energy, logistics and defence point of view, while speaking at the East Macedonia & Thrace Forum II taking place in the Greek city on Thursday. Replying to the…
Greece will be present on the ‘day after’ in Ukraine, Lambridis says
Greece’s special envoy to Ukraine, Ambassador Spyros Lambridis, seemed confident that the impasse in U.S. Congress regarding the release of new aid to Kyiv will soon be overcome, speaking on Tuesday after his contacts in the U.S. capital. Spyros Lambridis…
Pierrakakis: Well known foreign universities are interested in founding branches in Greece
“Discussions are taking place with big and well known foreign universities, which are interested in founding non-profit branches in Greece, as well as in cooperating, on a postgraduate studies level, with public universities,” Education, Religions and Sports Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis…
Defence Minister Dendias visits Greek frigate in the Red Sea
National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday visited the Hellenic Navy frigate “Hydra”, which was sailing in the Red Sea as part of the European Union Naval Force (ENNAVFOR) operation “Aspides”. Dendias was accompanied by Hellenic National Defence General Staff…
Ursula von der Leyen to visit Cairo with the PMs of Greece, Belgium and Italy on March 17
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, are to visit Cairo on Sunday, March 17. European Commission spokesperson Veerle Nuyts announced…
Mitsotakis: We all have a message for the Kremlin – we will continue to support Ukraine
“I was in Odessa with President Zelenskiy yesterday when a ballistic missile hit the port. I think we all have a message for the Kremlin: We will not be afraid, we will continue to support Ukraine and its brave citizens…
PM Mitsotakis: Greece and Europe support Ukraine’s struggle for freedom and independence
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Odessa’s port on Wednesday. Mitsotakis was briefed about the operation of the cereals export corridor through the Black Sea and Danube, and he then visited the administration…
Greek Migration Min calls for more border protection and solidarity at EU council of ministers
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Dimitris Kairidis called for greater protection of EU borders and increased solidarity and support for Egypt at the EU Council of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers on Monday. In his interventions at the Council,…
Dendias to Reuters: After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence
Greece hopes to play a more central role in ensuring the security of the European Union, National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias indicated in statements to Reuters on Monday, while referring to Greece’s plans to revamp its domestic defence industry and…
Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to get new lighting system
A new lighting system will be installed at the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, following the approval of the Central Archaeological Council for a relevant study, the Culture Ministry said on Wednesday. According to a ministry statement, the goal…
BoG: Growth acceleration for Greek economy in 2024 and 2025, followed by minor downturn in 2026
Τhe Bank of Greece predicts an acceleration of the growth rate of the Greek economy for 2024 and 2025, followed by a slight decline in 2026. In the report “Note on the Greek Economy,” published on Friday, the growth rate…
