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Libya challenges Greek exploration south of Crete and threatens to halt maritime boundary talks
In a diplomatic note to Athens, Tripoli disputes Greek hydrocarbon exploration and warns it could suspend bilateral negotiations over maritime boundaries – the claims based on the Turkish-Libyan memorandum, Chevron’s involvement and the shifting balance of power in eastern Libya
Trump on Guilfoyle: We are not happy, considering removing her from post
Donald Trump’s remarks have intensified scrutiny of the US ambassador in Athens, amid disputed claims involving unpaid speaking fees, private travel, political connections and allegations of attempts to secure access to American government officials
Mitsotakis on Greek-Turkish Relations: “There’s a light breeze in the Aegean” – The electricity cable can move forward without any concessions on our sovereign rights
“Why should I call an election? We need a stable government because winter will be difficult” — “Rubio’s visit left a positive impression” — “Tsipras doesn’t know the basics about defense procurement” — “Would they grab Trump by the lapels?” he asked of those criticizing the F-35 deal
Florida “key” to new $4 billion defense procurement package: F-35s, F-16s and, in the Strykers before Parliament
The new procurements reportedly form part of the update to the Unified Medium-Term Development and Modernization Program (EMPAE), which is why they are expected to be approved by Parliament in the coming period
Reuters: Washington discussed with Moscow possible involvement in the Nord Stream project
Kushner and Dmitriev discussed the possibility of a U.S. investor becoming involved in the Nord Stream pipelines, through which natural gas was transported from Russia to Europe — The obstacles to restarting the pipelines
“Speech of the Year”: WSJ, CNN, NYT, Guardian analyze Rubio’s platform in the shadow of the Acropolis and his ideological “crusade” for the West (videos)
With references to Pericles, Thucydides and Homer, the US Secretary of State presented his political vision — Criticism of international institutions, the return to the nation-state, and warnings about the West’s adversaries
The behind-the-scenes details of the Mitsotakis, Rubio, Ministers and business leaders dinner at Tudor Hall’s five round tables
Wednesday evening’s dinner was the culmination of an extremely successful visit for the US Secretary of State, as he delivered the political messages he wanted against the backdrop of the Pnyx
What Rubio said and agreed to in Athens: The common understanding, the $4 billion for F-35 and F-16 weapons, and full support for energy plans
The talks Mr. Rubio held in Athens highlighted not only the broad scope of bilateral cooperation across all sectors, but also the depth of the strategic relationship, as there is a common approach to regional issues
