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ALCO: ND leads ELAS by 10 percentage points in voting Intention – Kasidiaris’ party loses almost one point
ND and ELAS each slip by 0.4 percentage points in voting intention, while PASOK edges up – The “Alliance of Greeks” loses 0.8 percentage points, falling to 3.2% in voting intention – 55% say they are very or fairly likely to reduce purchases of essential goods because of rising prices


Greece purchased three KC-390 transport aircraft: “For the first time, Greece is acquiring a tanker aircraft,” Dendias says
The new transport aircraft will also be capable of refuelling Greek fighter jets in mid-air – Dendias: “This is a purchase for Greece that marks two firsts”

Mitsotakis on Turkey-Libya deal: ‘Arbitrary claims cannot redraw maps’ as he urges ministers to focus on government work
‘Some people kept parliament open in 2019 to change the Criminal Codes,’ the prime minister said, referring to recent cases of illegal activity, in a pointed attack on the opposition
Cyprus complains to UN about Turkish research vessel, with GSI cable project in focus
Nicosia is calling for a clear message to be conveyed to Turkey that it must fully comply with its obligations under international law and respect the sovereignty and jurisdictionof the Republic of Cyprus

UN Security Council renews mission in Libya as Greece and Russia abstain
Athens sought a reference in the resolution’s preamble to respect for the principles of good neighbourly relations, international law and the law of the sea – three African states and China objected

Mitsotakis on Turkey-Libya deal: Drawing a diagonal line ignores Greek islands – Energy projects must not be held hostage
Speaking at the Manama Dialogue, the Greek prime minister challenged Ankara’s maritime claims, highlighted Greece’s role in regional energy security and expressed confidence ahead of the next elections

Marinakis: Greece-Cyprus electricity link will proceed without concessions
The government spokesman said the Greek authorities’ licensing process was already under way, ruling out any need to seek authorisation from another country

Greek Flag to be raised aboard second FDI Belharra frigate, HS Nearchos – Nikos Dendias travels to France for ceremony
Nikos Dendias is traveling to Lorient, France, for the ceremony marking the raising of the Greek flag aboard the frigate HS Nearchos. He will meet with Catherine Vautrin to discuss defence cooperation, followed by joint statements to the press


