Pleuris: “EU Pact success depends on illegal migrant returns”
Greece’s migration minister demands EU-wide returns policy and enhanced border protection, warning that new asylum pact will fail without effective deportations.
Politics
Metron Analysis poll: New Democracy leads by 13.3 points, Tsipras solidifies 2nd place, PASOK in free fall
Latest Greek poll shows New Democracy maintaining 13.3-point lead over opposition, while new parties reshape political landscape. PASOK faces decline.
Mitsotakis meets Vučić: Energy cooperation and Serbia’s EU path
Greek PM Mitsotakis and Serbian President Vučić discussed energy cooperation and Serbia’s EU integration during their meeting in Montenegro.
Athens bus driver shortage tackled: 500+ applications received
Athens tackles bus driver shortage with comprehensive plan: 500+ applications received for new driver training school as city aims for 3,000 drivers by 2026.
Nikos Pappas questions Sokratis Famellos’ leadership of SYRIZA
SYRIZA parliamentary spokesperson Nikos Pappas challenges party leadership ahead of crucial Saturday meeting, threatening resignation over potential alliance decisions.
Constitutional revision: Two-month deadline set for committee report
Greek Parliament sets two-month deadline for constitutional revision committee to complete its work, despite opposition concerns about insufficient time.
Kammenos open to Karystianou cooperation, slams Tsipras party name
Former defense minister Panos Kammenos says he’s open to cooperation with Maria Karystianou, criticizes Tsipras’s party name choice, and claims Samaras wants revenge.
Gabriel Sakellaridis: Alexis Tsipras is destructive to the Left
Gabriel Sakellaridis criticizes Alexis Tsipras for being destructive to Greece’s left-wing movement, calling for unity among leftist parties ahead of elections.
Marinakis slams Tsipras: “Actions speak louder than words”
Greek government spokesperson Marinakis criticizes former PM Tsipras over tax policies, highlighting Greece’s removal from EU macroeconomic imbalances list.
Mitsotakis: Greece protected Bulgaria’s airspace from eastern threats
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces Greece protected Bulgarian airspace from eastern threats during Sofia visit, discussing defense cooperation and infrastructure projects.
Petros Kokkalis: “Talks underway with Tsipras’ ELAS party”
Former MEP Petros Kokkalis confirms talks with Tsipras’ new ELAS party, aiming to form coalition capable of challenging New Democracy in upcoming elections.
Drone in Greece: “Major risk of crisis spreading,” expert warns
Ukrainian drone discovery in Greek waters near Lefkada triggers diplomatic crisis. Expert warns of “major risk” as Athens files stern protests to Kiev.