Athens rejects Libya’s claims over Crete energy blocks: No legal basis
Greece firmly rejects Libya’s claims over energy exploration blocks south of Crete, stating they lack legal basis and violate Greece’s sovereign rights.
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Greece reports €1.2B budget surplus as PM pledges funds back to citizens
Greek PM Mitsotakis announces €1.2B budget surplus exceeding targets, pledging to return fiscal gains to citizens while boosting economic growth.
Dimitris Papadimoulis: I wish Alexis Tsipras would return
Former European Parliament VP Dimitris Papadimoulis calls for Alexis Tsipras’ return to politics, citing his strong political capital in Greece’s center-left.
Greek minister announces €1.5 billion package for middle class
Greek Deputy Minister announces €1.5 billion economic package targeting middle class and pensioners, funded by combating tax evasion and tourism revenues.
Pavlos Marinakis hits back at PASOK: “Did Androulakis discover money trees?”
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis fires back at PASOK over tax policy criticism, questioning opposition’s funding plans for proposed measures.
Tsakalotos against Tsipras: Better to approach truth
Former Finance Minister Tsakalotos questions Tsipras’ contradictory statements on economic policy, asking if it’s better to approach truth than have parallel truths.
Tsiaras on OPEKEPE: Those who took money illegally will face justice by end of August
Greek Agriculture Minister announces major OPEKEPE fraud crackdown, promising justice for illegal subsidy recipients by August end amid payment delays.
Brother’s heartbreaking birthday message for Lena Samara
Kostas Samaras shares an emotional birthday message remembering his late sister Lena, who died at 34: “I wish we could celebrate together today.”
West Bank E1 settlement plan threatens two-state solution – 26 nations
26 nations condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan in the West Bank, warning it threatens two-state solution and violates international law.
Papastavrou: Turkish-Libyan deal baseless – Greece-Cyprus power link advances
Greek Energy Minister confirms Turkey-Libya deal invalid while Greece advances major Eastern Mediterranean energy projects including Cyprus power link.
Apostolos Vesyropoulos: 40-minute resuscitation effort fails – funeral announced
Greek deputy finance minister Apostolos Vesyropoulos dies at 59 after cardiac arrest despite 40-minute resuscitation effort at Halkidiki beach during family vacation.
Alexis Tsipras tells Le Monde: “I never thirsted for power but I miss active politics”
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras opens up about missing active politics, reveals plans for 2015 crisis book, and criticizes current government policies.