Mitsotakis on arsonist arrests: “End of impunity, no one can play with lives”
Greek PM announces stricter penalties for arsonists with over 300 arrests this year. New penal code brings up to 20-year sentences and €200,000 fines for forest fires.
Politics
Gerapetritis meets Syria’s transitional foreign minister
Greek Foreign Minister meets Syrian transitional government official to strengthen bilateral ties amid Middle East developments and regional challenges.
Pleuris: We won’t welcome boats with flowers – Bill on illegal migrants
Greece’s Migration Minister announces significant drop in migrant arrivals following asylum suspension, as new immigration bill heads to Parliament vote.
Marinakis: Greece will not send troops to Ukraine
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirms Greece will not deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, while defending the country’s pro-Ukraine stance.
Fire compensation applications open for household goods and aid
Greece opens fire compensation applications today for affected residents, offering up to 6,000 euros for household goods plus emergency aid and rental subsidies.
Electronic monitoring bracelets expand to illegal immigrants
Greece expands electronic monitoring to illegal immigrants as government pushes for massive implementation of tracking bracelets to reduce prison costs.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis celebrates Assumption Day in Chania (Photos)
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis celebrates Assumption Day at Holy Monastery in Chania with wife Mareva. Exclusive photos from the religious ceremony.
Nikos Dendias visits Tinos for 85th anniversary of cruiser “Elli” torpedoing – “Eternal memory” (Video)
Greek Defense Minister honors fallen sailors on 85th anniversary of cruiser Elli torpedoing during WWII memorial ceremony in Tinos waters.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits National Crisis Management Center amid ongoing wildfires
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the National Crisis Management Center to chair emergency meetings on ongoing wildfires across Greece.
Migration flows: Tangible results from illegal immigration management
Greece reports major success in reducing illegal migration from Libya to Crete, while preparing new legislation to accelerate deportations and strengthen borders.
Greece disavows embassy post on Gaza protests, launches investigation
Greece’s Foreign Ministry disavows embassy social media post about Gaza protests, launches investigation into unauthorized diplomatic communication.
Greek PM Mitsotakis plans counter-offensive ahead of key speech
Greek PM Mitsotakis prepares major policy announcements targeting middle class relief and economic measures ahead of crucial Thessaloniki speech.