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Serious concern about migration: We have 1.2 million displaced people from Lebanon, says Gerapetritis
Referring to the crisis in the Middle East, Mr. Gerapetritis referred to a very dangerous and unstable situation
Nikos Christodoulides “shut down” Charles Michel: Let me remind you that Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974 and continues to occupy European territory
The trigger for Michel’s post was recent statements by Ursula von der Leyen regarding Turkish influence
Mitsotakis: “We need a Plan B if the crisis in the Middle East drags on – No country will manage without European support”
“If the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz continues, we will see increases in energy prices, inflation, and lower growth,” the Prime Minister warned during his discussion with António Costa at the Delphi Economic Forum
Guilfoyle: “When Americans and Greeks stand together, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”
The US Ambassador to Greece placed particular emphasis on the rapid progress in bilateral energy relations between the two countries
Greek Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly to Lift Immunity of 13 ND MPs in OPEKEPE Case
With a broad majority, Greece’s Parliament approved the lifting of immunity for 13 New Democracy (ND) MPs named in two new case files by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the OPEKEPE case
Sokratis Famellos: Supports Kostas Arvanitis after statements about “manipulated elections” in 2023
“Is it strange that we have said that New Democracy attempted—and in this case in Crete—to distort, modify, and manipulate public consciousness in order to achieve electoral results that preserve its hold on power?” he asked
Greek Parliament debates lifting immunity of 13 MPs amid OPEKEPE subsidy case – Live video
A crucial parliamentary session is underway as Greece’s Parliament debates whether to lift the immunity of 13 members of the ruling New Democracy (ND) party in connection with a 2021 subsidy case involving OPEKEPE. The outcome is expected later today following a roll-call electronic vote
Edi Rama: Apologized to Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his outfit — “I apologize for not being dressed as formally as you”
“I hope Greek media will not interpret it differently, but only as a lack of proper briefing from my protocol,” he added
Mitsotakis’ 8 measures: Debt settlement in 72 installments, support for families with children, pensioners, and renters — see in tables who is affected
“Diesel subsidy extended into May – €150 emergency allowance per child at the end of June – Income thresholds for rent refunds increased – Pensioner support raised to €300 – The measures constitute a ‘dividend of progress returned to society by the state," said the Prime Minister
