Miltiades Varvitsiotis
Diplomacy
Special Meeting Called as Greece Prepares For a ''No-Deal'' Brexit
The Greek government will soon start preparations to cope with a disorderly Brexit and any negative repercussions this may have, Greece's Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiades Varvitsiotis said on Wednesday.
Varvitsiotis, who is responsible for European affairs, made the statement prior...
Greece
New Special Beaches for Dogs
Legislation which would allow pets to roam public beaches has found a new supporter in Greek Minister of Shipping and the Aegean Miltiades Varvitsiotis.
The regulation, based on recommendations of the Greek Port Authority, foresees the creation of certain beaches and swimming...
Economy
Chinese Premier in Piraeus: Cosco Sees Expansion
Looking to build his country's growing presence in Greece, visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on June 20 went to the port of Piraeus where the Chinese company Cosco has already taken over much of the operations.
It was the...
Business
Greece Completes Piraeus Port Sale Terms
Greece has completed work on terms for an invitation to investors to express interest in a 67% stake in Piraeus Port Authority.
Minister of shipping and the Aegean, said in a statement yesterday that the terms will be presented to...
Europe
Varvitsiotis Says Germany Must Pay For WWII
The President of the Standing Committee on National Defense and Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Parliament, Miltiades Varvitsiotis told the German financial newspaper Der Handelsblatt that Germany should pay reparations to Greece for damage done in WWII.
Germany has refused...