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Greece supports the EU and NATO prospects of the Western Balkan countries but only if they abide by the rules of good neighbourly relations, main opposition New Democracy President Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, as he arrived for the European People’s Party (EPP) summit meeting in Sofia. “A strategic goal of our country is the … Περισσότερα

Council of State president Nikos Sakellariou resigned on Wednesday, a few days before his retirement. Sakellariou, president of the highest administrative court in Greece, cited as reason for his resignation the leaks of discussions held on the insurance law, known as the Katrougalos law.

The United States views Greece as a pillar of stability in the region and the two countries “share a compelling interest” in supporting regional energy infrastructure projects, U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said on Wednesday during his inaugural speech at the Prometheus Energy Lecture, organised by the University of Piraeus. In statements at the event, he … Περισσότερα

“We are at the final stage of exiting the memorandum,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the preparatory meeting of the Party of European Socialists (PES) summit in Sofia on Wednesday, according to government officials. The prime minister highlighted that “we must all make the right decisions, including those that relate to the easing of Greek … Περισσότερα

Greek Parliament President Nikos Voutsis paid a visit on Wednesday to the two Greek soldiers being held in Turkish prison in Edirne. During the meeting, he told them that they have the universal support of the Greek people and of the country’s state and political leadership for their unfair detention. “The demand for their immediate … Περισσότερα