Greece sends stern diplomatic message over Libya’s UN challenge to EEZ
Greece sends stern diplomatic message to Libya over UN challenge to EEZ south of Crete, rejecting claims based on invalid Turkey-Libya memorandum.
Politics
Election scenarios before 2027: EU presidency factor and timing
Greek PM Mitsotakis faces election timing dilemma as 2027 EU presidency creates complex political calculations for New Democracy government.
Mitsotakis: Greece won’t allow new illegal entry route to Europe
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis vows strict measures against illegal immigration, announces new route from Libya won’t be tolerated as Greece strengthens border security.
PASOK boiling over “present” vote on Pleuris amendment
PASOK faces internal turmoil as MPs and officials criticize Androulakis’ decision to vote “present” on controversial asylum amendment, calling it a political own goal.
Greece suspends asylum applications from North Africa migrants
Greece suspends asylum applications from North Africa migrants for three months, establishing closed facility in Crete as PM Mitsotakis seeks EU support.
PASOK fires back at Floridis: Don’t worry how we’ll govern
Greek opposition party PASOK launches scathing attack on Justice Minister Floridis over governance criticism, telling him not to worry about their future rule.
Mitsotakis: Strict immigration line targeting patriotic voters
Greek PM Mitsotakis adopts strict immigration stance to appeal to patriotic voters amid rising public concern over illegal border crossings.
PASOK in turmoil over abstention on Plevris amendment
PASOK faces internal criticism over its abstention on asylum amendment, with party member calling the stance “ahistorical and misguided” regarding refugee rights.
George Tsunis on Kimberly Guilfoyle: “She will be the best ambassador ever sent to Greece”
US Ambassador George Tsunis praises incoming ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, calling her “the best ambassador ever sent to Greece” as US-Greece relations strengthen.
Sophia Zacharaki: We place public universities at the center of national strategy
Greek Education Minister Sophia Zacharaki announces major university reforms, placing public universities at center of national development strategy with 1.5 billion euros funding.
Greece addresses migrant flows to Crete amid rising pressure
Greece holds high-level talks on managing increased migration flows to Crete, announcing new reception facilities and coordinated response measures.
Mitsotakis tells Bild: Greece is not an open corridor to Europe
Greek PM Mitsotakis warns that Greece is not an open corridor to Europe, suspending asylum processing for North African sea arrivals amid migration surge.