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Crash test in the Aegean over the cable, drones and the threats: Turkey raises the tension, Greece holds its ground
Athens is set to finalise seabed survey plans within weeks, possibly launching in October, as Erdogan links Turkish objections to Greece's Israeli defence deal, warning against reinforcing the islands with advanced weapons systems
Mitsotakis’s package with a four-year “calendar”: The plans for the public sector, farmers and families
Mitsotakis will detail a four-year income boost plan tonight in Thessaloniki, covering a double minimum wage rise in 2027, wider pensioner allowances, farmer tax cuts and diesel relief, family benefits and a new housing scheme
Mitsotakis’s two surprises at the Thessaloniki International Fair for farmers and families with three children, and the “blue” weekend’s dinner gatherings
So far, the government team has managed to keep several cards “hidden,” protecting the measures from leaks
Greece will not accept instructions on defence from anyone, prime minister says
During talks in Athens, Kyriakos Mitsotakis briefed European Council President António Costa on Turkey's recent escalation of provocations in the Aegean Sea, insisting Ankara's European path must be matched by genuine good-neighbourly relations with Greece
Plevris in Copenhagen for “core group” summit focused on creating return hubs in third countries
The group consists of Greece, Denmark, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
Erdogan pulls the rope tight again: The new “Casus Belli” over the islands following the Greece–Israel deal—and Athens’ response
The Turkish president is once again demanding the demilitarization of the Greek islands and making clear hints that could even imply military action. Athens is responding by strategically strengthening its defenses
What Mitsotakis’ announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair will bring: Two minimum-wage increases, relief for the market, a “bonus” for pensioners, and a surprise for farmers
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is focusing on announcing a major economic package based on the idea that practically all social groups will receive some form of support.
PPC’s fixed tariff cut shields Greek households, prime minister says
Kyriakos Mitsotakis says DEI's new Blue tariff, priced at 11.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, keeps household bills down despite global energy volatility, crediting the once near bankrupt state energy utility's complete financial turnaround since 2019
Greek PM vows solidarity with Germany after Russian hybrid attack on Leipzig
Berlin unveiled its first bilateral sanctions against Moscow, including closing a Russian consulate and cultural centre and tightening entry checks, after blaming Russian intelligence for the Leipzig airport drone plot, prompting Kremlin warnings of retaliation
Prime minister to unveil tax reward scheme for compliant taxpayers at Thessaloniki fair
The tax authority will set out who qualifies for softer advance payments and presumptive income rules, as pensioners, families, civil servants and farmers are also promised extra income support under the 2027 to 2030 roadmap
