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Main opposition New Democracy (ND) responsible for issues of Defence Vassilis Kikilias claimed that the government has shown irresponsibility and miscommunication in the matters of foreign policy underlining that the developments in the FYROM issue unfortunately vindicate ND that speaks of secret diplomacy. Kikilias speaking to radio 24/7 on Monday referred to FYROM Prime Minister … Περισσότερα

The leaders of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) should “get serious” about the name issue talks instead of conducting negotiations through statements to the media, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Kotzias said in Luxembourg on Monday. Following a Foreign Affairs Council meeting of the European Union, Kotzias said: “It is necessary for FYROM’s … Περισσότερα

Young entrepreneurs and fund managers should “take a risk now” and invest in innovation and new businesses, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said, addressing and EquiFund start-up venture funding event at the Onassis Cultural Center on Monday. “This is the time to take a risk. If not now, when Greece is starting to stand up on … Περισσότερα

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented on Sunday Greece’s advantages that make it an ideal holiday destination, Kountoura was addressing the ASTA Athens Destination Expo 2018. The Greek Minister noted that Greece has all the advantages to play a leading role in tourism and underlined the increase in US tourists arrivals. Specifically, she said, the Americans … Περισσότερα

“We are seeking to play a leading role in political developments and we will succeed,” Change for Movement leader Fofi Gennimata said on Sunday at the first meeting of the party’s central committee. Gennimata lashed out at SYRIZA / ANEL government, stressing that “… in the forthcoming elections, SYRIZA’s strategic defeat and its disastrous policy … Περισσότερα

Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Kotzias will be in Luxembourg on Monday to take part in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union. The latest developments in Syria and Iran will dominate the meeting as well as an exchange of views on EU-Russia relations. The issue of the Western Balkans, in view of the relevant … Περισσότερα

“The worst service that political leaders can offer is to lead the world into a new cold war,” a government official said after the operation in Syria. He explained that the attack did not help to the resolution of the Syrian crisis. The same official cleared out that the Greek government’s stable position is to … Περισσότερα

Greece will not concede an inch of land to Turkey, Migration Policy Minister Dimitris Vitsas said on Sunday in an interview with SKAI TV. He underlined that the Greek Armed Forces are always on alert to avert any effort of rendering Greek territory into a grey zone. Vitsas estimated that there is no risk of … Περισσότερα

“The images of the attacks with chemical weapons in Syria were unacceptable. The use of chemical weapons is unacceptable throughout the world and cannot be justified on any account. The response by the United States, France and the United Kingdom changes things and we will see how the situation will unfold over the coming days,” … Περισσότερα

Hellenic Air Force personnel searching for the remains of the fallen Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet on Saturday detected a signal from the plane’s flight recorder, transmitting from a depth of about 800 metres. The aircraft crashed into the sea last Thursday, about nine miles northeast of its base on Skyros, as it was returning from … Περισσότερα