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PM riles SYRIZA with remarks on EU anniversary

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:35:00 GMT

Greece marked on Thursday the 40th anniversary of its accession to what was then the European Economic Community, but remarks made in the presence of EU dignitaries by Prime Minister Kyriakos... for Greece, not a party-political gathering. SYRIZA referred to Mitsotakis’s remarks as “incendiary

Excluded from Libya talks, Athens vows to block decisions that ignore sea border concerns

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:20:00 GMT

at bringing an end to the longstanding conflict in Libya. Following Moscow’s recent unsuccessful efforts... the possibility of the memorandum on sea borders between Ankara and UN backed government in Libya going... that he could veto all European decisions related to Libya if they do not annul the sea borders

Greece locked in talks with Egypt over monastery, struggles to gain footing in Libya

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:59:00 GMT

. Gerapetritis emphasised in his remarks the importance of these relations. “Our relationship with Egypt... with Libya The Greek Foreign Minister is to travel to North Africa again at the end of the month visiting both Tripoli and Benghazi, according to Kathimerini. Gerapetritis is to meet with both Libya’s

Mitsotakis dismisses poll speculation, promises swift housing relief and rural support

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:38:00 GMT

minister’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over the cost of living, housing shortages... rural unrest and the government’s handling of agricultural subsidies. Mitsotakis reiterated his

Farmers’ protests escalate as political veterans express concerns about democracy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:19:00 GMT

the depth of rural anger and placed fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration.... Samaras’s remarks appeared to be a political signal, reinforcing his image as a dissenter and fuelling..., while opposition parties are eager to amplify rural grievances. For now, the farmers’ mobilisation

Farmers threaten more action after inconclusive meeting as Karystianou courts controversy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:18:00 GMT

December, reflects deeper strains in Greece’s rural economy. Rising fuel and electricity prices have... become a flashpoint. For Mitsotakis, the timing is delicate. With elections approaching, rural discontent.... For the government, limiting concessions preserves credibility but risks alienating rural voters

Newsletter 488 - 12/12/2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:55:00 GMT

of democracy. Their remarks suggested that the farmers’ mobilisation is part of a wider narrative... sympathy for rural grievances. Opinion was divided on tactics: 46 percent opposed road blockades, while... agency OPEKEPE, criticising delays and high production costs. At a marathon meeting on Wednesday, rural

Greek-Turkish tensions flare over Turkey’s bid to join SAFE

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:54:00 GMT

be no discussion.” Fidan’s remarks came just two days after the German Foreign Minister visited Ankara..., Mitsotakis last week proposed a new initiative involving Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Libya during... tensions. Media reports suggest Mitsotakis’ remarks coincided with diplomatic activity from Washington

Amid signs of split over Tempe probe, government plays down EU prosecutor’s remarks

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:11:00 GMT

The government attempted to put a positive spin on the pointed criticism delivered by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi during her visit to Athens but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration continues to be dogged by some of the issues ...

Athens gets seat at Libya conference, but talks yield little

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:16:00 GMT

An international conference on Libya ended in Paris on Friday with a commitment from the North... a schedule for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya. However, analysts and observers... of Libya and its people. “We reiterate our commitment to the success of the Libyan political process