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Zelensky Adopts Greek Motto “Freedom or Death” in Parliament Speech
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made an emotional speech at the Greek Parliament on Thursday saying that the Greek revolutionary motto "Freedom or Death" applies to his country today.
He said that just as the Greek predecessors fought for their liberty...
Europe
Ukraine’s President Zelensky to Address Greek Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Greek parliament via teleconference next week, it was reported on Saturday.
According to government sources, Ukrainian Ambassador to Greece Sergii Shutenko will be received by President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas on...
Diplomacy
Russia Warns Greece to Stop Anti-Russian Propaganda
In an unprecedented move, Russia's Embassy in Athens, Greece issued a statement on Sunday calling on "the very top officials, politicians and statesmen" to tone down their anti-Russian rhetoric.
"We call on everyone, and especially the very top officials, politicians...
Greek News
Greek Parliament Debates Defense Pact with France
Lawmakers in Greece are debating on Thursday the recently signed defense agreement with France in a deal described by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as "historic."
The deal, signed in Paris on September 28, states that Greece will buy three advanced frigates,...
Greece
Hellenic Parliament Honors the Greek War of Independence
The Hellenic Parliament is honoring the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence with two new commemorative events.
Greek News
Greek Parliament Launches Probe into Former Minister Nikos Pappas
The Greek Parliament voted to create a special committee to investigate allegations of foul play by former SYRIZA minister Nikos Pappas.
Greece
Greek Parliament Honors Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis
The Greek Parliament was illuminated on Tuesday evening to honor the 25th centennial of the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.
A logo saying ‘Thermopylae and Salamis- 2020’ was illuminated on the facade of the historical building at Syntagma Square.
The Battles...
Greece
Greek Parliament Approves Stricter Asylum Law
Greek MPs in the early hours of Friday approved a government bill aimed at easing pressure on the Aegean islands by speeding up asylum procedures and returns of migrants to Turkey, despite warnings by rights organizations describing it as...
Greece
Proposal for Inquiry on Ex-Minister Papangelopoulos Submitted to Parliament
Speaker of the House Constantinos Tasoulas announced on Thursday morning that thirty MPs from the governing New Democracy (ND) Party had submitted a proposal to initiate procedures for a special Parliamentary investigative committee against the former Deputy Minister of...
Greece
Greek PM Mitsotakis Admits is Unhappy with Gender Composition of His Cabinet
Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, admitted that he is unhappy with the small number of women in Cabinet, during a BBC interview on Thursday.
With a Cabinet of 22 people consisting of only two women, Mitsotakis claims that he wants...