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Heated exchange between Papastavrou and Sweden’s energy minister over European power grids at the Council of Ministers
A dispute over the joint planning of electricity grids saw the Greek minister challenge his Swedish counterpart, saying that “ultimatums are not the way we should operate,” and calling for a common European strategy for energy networks, invoking Jacques Delors
Military Exercises with “Kimon,” Patriots, and Drones
The war in Iran represents an “unprecedented accumulation of field experience” for the crews of Greek frigates and their interaction with the advanced air defense systems of the French naval convoy in the Eastern Mediterranean—a general rehearsal also for building a “European fleet”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the event on the Development Law and strategic investments (video-photos)
The results of the plan for the productive transformation of the Greek economy and the government’s priorities for investments in industry and innovation will be presented. The main speech will be delivered by Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos, in the presence of representatives from the economy and the business community
Androulakis: Turnout exceeded all expectations, 174,813 voted to elect PASOK congress delegates
“Together we can restore strength to the Democratic Progressive camp and give the country a new perspective” – “Citizens sent a clear message that the need for political change is a social priority that can become reality,” said the president of PASOK
U.S. Treasury Secretary: The U.S. allows Iranian tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to maintain global supply
“Iranian oil tankers have already begun leaving the area and the United States is not interfering with their passage,” Scott Bessent stressed
“If we hadn’t carried out the attack on Iran, World War III would have started,” Trump says – Drone struck a hotel in Baghdad, explosions near the US embassy (Update)
Japan and Australia say no to Trump for sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz - Israel bombed oil facilities in Iran, "ecocide", says Araghji - Rocket and drone attack on Baghdad International Airport, flights to Dubai briefly suspended
Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Proto Thema on the crisis in the Middle East: The country in wartime needs political stability
"Our compass for navigating the uncharted waters opening up before us is political stability, a comparative advantage that we must preserve so that the country’s course is not threatened amid geopolitical and economic storms”