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Politico: European Commission asks member states to “freeze” social media bans for minors for one year – Greece and France exempt – Skertsos’ post
The European Commission is calling on EU member states to suspend the implementation of national laws governing minors’ access to social media, so that it can introduce EU-wide rules


Mitsotakis delivers strong rebuke at UN Security Council: Turkey-Libya maritime deal is illegal and has no legal effect
“International law cannot be applied selectively, and the rules governing our seas cannot be rewritten to serve the ambitions of individual states,” the Greek prime minister said
Foreign Minister warns Turkey over maritime deal with Egypt: ‘Maritime zones are not up for auction’
Greece will not tolerate unlawful actions in maritime zones, the foreign minister said after meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, amid reports of Turkish efforts to reach a maritime delimitation agreement with Egypt

Mitsotakis: Greece does not resort to blackmail or threats, nor will it yield to either
“In the turbulent times we live in, 28 October always reminds us that freedom and peace must never be taken for granted,” the Greek prime minister said following the military parade in Thessaloniki

FM delivers joint statement by more than 70 countries to support women, peace and security agenda
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis presented the joint declaration to the UN Security Council, calling for greater female participation in peace negotiations, stronger protection against gender-based violence and concrete international action

UN gives Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leaders olive oil from trees planted in 2009
The symbolic gift was presented during a meeting between the two leaders in Nicosia, recalling the two olive trees planted as a symbol of peace and the reunification of Cyprus

Mitsotakis returns to Northern Greece with an eye on ND’s right wing – Behind the scenes of Bekiris’s departure
Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit infrastructure projects in Kilkis, as areas in the north require even more systematic efforts to promote the government’s work and initiatives to support citizens

Invalid, baseless and contrary to international law: Greece, EU, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain and UAE issue joint statement at UN on Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece, the EU and four other countries have opposed Libya’s ratification of the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum, arguing that it violates international law and cannot prejudice the rights of third states


