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Mitsotakis sends messages on Casus Belli and F-35s without seeking new tensions with Turkey
Athens does not appear willing to engage in a war of words with Turkey, although it raised the issue of the casus belli clearly at the NATO level, despite Ankara's objections
SYRIZA MP Katerina Notopoulou resigns from Parliament
The former close associate of Alexis Tsipras is also resigning from the party. Her parliamentary seat for Thessaloniki's First Constituency will be taken by Giannis Amanatidis, a move expected to alter the balance of power within SYRIZA
Rutte sidesteps question after Mitsotakis’ remarks on Turkey’s casus belli: “I’m not here to comment, but to…preserve unity”
"I am not a commentator..."
Hatzivassiliou–Davutoglu clash over Cyprus: “There has been an invasion since 1974 – Turkey must accept reality” (video)
During a panel discussion at the Economist conference in Lagonisi, the former Turkish PM stated that "Turkey's presence in Cyprus is based on international law." Anna Diamantopoulou, who also participated in the panel, responded as well
Mitsotakis: There are legal obstacles to Turkey acquiring F-35s, the casus belli is an anachronism
The prime minister also reiterated that Greece will not tell the U.S. which countries to supply with defense systems, just as it does not accept suggestions regarding its own defense choices
Schinas: The fraud in agricultural subsidies is over; we have secured 61 million euros for fertilizers
He announced that the new OSDE will launch in July with a completely different approach, based on pre-filled data, automatic cross-checks, and the use of public registries
Mitsotakis on F-35s: “The sensitivities of all NATO members must be taken into account; an alliance cannot exist while Greece faces a casus belli”
Greek Prime Minister raises Turkey’s casus belli issue in Ankara and at NATO Summit — “An alliance must be based on fundamental good-neighbourly relations,” he said upon arrival at the Summit
