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Mitsotakis in Politico: EU needs new measures to tackle the weaponization of migration
Hours before the EU emergency videoconference on Ceuta, he speaks of “the instrumentalization of asylum aimed at creating hybrid pressure” & proposes that, in exceptional cases, member states should “temporarily suspend the submission of asylum applications by newly arrived individuals”
Former minister Ioannis Varvitsiotis, historic New Democracy figure, passes away in Athens
The lawyer and politician, one of the last surviving pre-dictatorship MPs, passed away peacefully at his Filothei home surrounded by his children, hours after marking his 93rd birthday, prompting immediate tributes across the political spectrum
Adonis Georgiadis defends Meta smart glasses in Greek Parliament: “I’ll wear them at public gatherings to record criminal acts”
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defended his use of Meta smart glasses in Parliament, saying he will continue wearing them at public gatherings to record criminal acts, amid criticism from opposition parties
Sky News: Azerbaijani national arrested in Cyprus for spying on Akrotiri Air Base on behalf of Iran
Rashad Sultanov, arrested on Friday, July 17, is accused of spying on the British base between May 11 and June 22, 2025
Mitsotakis: Tax-Free allowance for tips paid through electronic transactions raised to €6,000 a year – What applies to seasonal workers
Measure to apply retroactively from 01/01/2026 to also cover those working this summer - Until now, the tax-free threshold for tips was €300 per month
At least nine dead as mass illegal migrant crossing into Ceuta unfolds – Sanchez deploys Army as his open border policy collapses (videos)
The Spanish Armed Forces will reinforce the Civil Guard in carrying out its duties & undertake any additional tasks deemed necessary to safeguard security in the city of Ceuta, the Interior Ministry announced
Mitsotakis warns of difficult days ahead as Greece battles wildfires, pays tribute to fallen firefighters
The prime minister urged everyone to remain vigilant over the next 24 hours
The dangerous agenda behind Turkey’s World Decolonization Forum: An assault on Western knowledge & order (videos)
A Turkish forum backed by Erdogan’s daughter aims to "decolonize" Western knowledge centers by shifting them to Constantinople and...Gaza
Kimberly Guilfoyle: My heart is with the Greek people following the loss of two firefighters
The US ambassador to Greece said the courage of those who risk their lives every day to protect their fellow citizens, as well as the millions of travellers from the United States and around the world, deserves the highest respect
