New US bases on Greek islands: Bipartisan American initiative
Bipartisan US lawmakers introduce legislation for new American military bases on Greek islands, strengthening defense ties between Athens and Washington.
Politics
Marinakis: Investigation Committee aims to shed light on critical issues
Government spokesman Marinakis defends Investigation Committee for OPEKEPE, calling it institutional move to shed light on critical issues affecting Greece’s economy.
Gerapetritis visits Libya: Greek-Libyan relations warming up
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visits Libya to strengthen diplomatic ties and address regional security issues in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greek foreign minister visits Libya, meets counterpart in Tripoli
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visits Libya, emphasizing dialogue and regional cooperation in Mediterranean diplomacy.
Parliament Ethics Committee recommends lifting immunity for MPs Lefteris Avgenakis & Nikos Papadopoulos
Parliament Ethics Committee unanimously recommends lifting immunity for two Greek MPs following violent incident at airport and National Gallery vandalism.
Greece passes strict new immigration law – Prison for those who refuse to return home
Greece introduces harsh new immigration legislation targeting illegal border crossings, with prison sentences for those refusing repatriation after asylum suspension.
Greece launches 1566 health services hotline – Georgiadis announces
Greece launches new 1566 health services hotline, consolidating over 100 phone lines into one free service for citizens to access healthcare information.
OPEKEPE scandal: Government opts for investigative committee while opposition prepares preliminary inquiry proposals
Greek government chooses investigative committee over preliminary inquiry for OPEKEPE scandal as opposition parties prepare counter-proposals targeting former ministers.
Greece-Libya diplomatic crisis: Gerapetritis visit uncertain
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis’ visit to Libya remains uncertain amid escalating tensions over EEZ delimitation and the Turkish-Libyan memorandum.
Crete migrant crisis: Operation continues to relocate refugees
Greece continues relocating migrants from overcrowded Crete to mainland facilities, as local officials warn the island’s capacity is exhausted.
Immigration bill enters public consultation reflecting new government policy
Greece’s new immigration bill enters public consultation today, reflecting tougher government policy amid rising migrant arrivals from Libya to Crete.
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.