Ursula von der Leyen

Greece Submits $36 Billion National Recovery Plan to EU

Greece submitted its national recovery plan to the European Union aimed at helping repair the economic damage caused by the pandemic.

EU Chief Snubbed At Meeting with Erdogan in Diplomatic Fiasco

The head of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, was snubbed in a gaffe at talks between the EU and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

EU to Adopt Vaccine Certificate on March 17

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced that vaccine certificates would be adopted across Europe on March 17.

EU-Wide Vaccine Passport Plan to be Unveiled in March

An EU-wide vaccine passport plan will be unveiled in March, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday.

Greek Volunteer Example of Solidarity to Europe

Throughout the pandemic, Elias Giovanidis has been a volunteer at a food bank in Thessaloniki, providing meals for struggling families.

European Commission OK's Plan for New Migrant and Refugee Center on Lesvos

Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the construction of a new reception center for migrants and refugees on the Greek island of...

EU to Purchase 300 Million Doses of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine

The European Commission announced that they will sign a deal to purchase up to 300 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech on Wednesday. This comes after early data from...

Greek PM, EU Commissioner Call on Turkey to Reduce Tensions

Greek leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, stating after the videoconference discussion that they agreed the ball is in Turkey's court and it is that nation which must take the first...

EU Leaders Give Turkey a Slap on the Wrist

The Greek government hailed the outcome of Thursday's EU Summit as positive for Greece and Cyprus in regards to Turkey's aggressive moves in the Eastern Mediterranean. Indeed, the EU warned Turkey that sanctions will be imposed unless Ankara stops...

EU Chief Says Greece and Cyprus Should Count on Europe's Full Solidarity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the withdrawal of Turkish exploratory vessels from the eastern Mediterranean was "a positive step." During her "State of the Union" speech at the European Parliament she stressed, however, that...