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Energy
Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal Push for Energy Market Reform
The leaders of Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal agreed on Friday to push the European Union to reform the energy market and reduce prices.
In statements after remotely participating in a quadrilateral summit held in Rome, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos...
Europe
Greece Vows to Rebuild Bombed Maternity Hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday said the country is ready to rebuild a maternity hospital destroyed last week by Russian shelling in the southeast Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
“I want to express my abhorrence for what is happening...
Greece
Greece Announces Economic Support During Energy Crisis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an economic aid package for Greeks during the energy crisis on Wednesday as people are struggling to keep up with rapidly increasing costs.
The total package amounts to 1.1 billion euros to be distributed...
Greek News
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tests Positive for Covid-19
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Monday he was tested positive for Covid-19 and that he would self-isolate.
Mitsotakis returned from a visit to Turkey on Sunday where he met President Erdogan and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
On Monday posted...
Diplomacy
Mitsotakis and Erdogan Agree to Reduce Tensions in the Aegean
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon.
Mitsotakis first arrived in Istanbul on Sunday morning, attending church services with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Saint George Cathedral, one of the most...
Energy
EU Energy Crisis: Greece Outlines Six-Point Plan
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined a six-point plan to deal with Europe's energy crisis earlier this week.
In a letter addressed to EU officials, the Greek leader calls for the EU to deal with the economic repercussions of soaring...
Diplomacy
Greek PM Mitsotakis to Meet Erdogan on Sunday
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday, March 13, Turkey announced on Monday.
The two leaders will have lunch at the Turkish president’s residence.
Mitsotakis will be in Istanbul to celebrate...
Energy
Greece in Race to Reduce Energy Dependence on Russia
Greece is in a race to reduce energy dependence on Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday.
Speaking in Parliament Mitsotakis said: “We cannot rule out attempts by Russia to blackmail. We all realize...
Europe
At Least 10 Greeks Killed in Russian Attacks at Mariupol, Ukraine
Greece announced on Saturday that 10 members of the Greek community near Mariupol Ukraine have been killed by Russian fire in three separate incidents on Saturday.
Six expatriates were killed in the village of Sartana on the outskirts of Mariupol...
Diaspora
Greece Says Ready to Welcome Ukraine’s Greek Community
Greece said on Friday it is ready to “warmly welcome” members of the Greek community in Ukraine and Mariupol, in particular, should they want to leave.
“Greece will stand by the Greek communities in Ukraine and especially that in Mariupol....