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Gerapetritis to Fidan: Erhurman’s election opens a new chapter of hope for Cyprus’ reunification
Diplomatic sources report that the Greek Foreign Minister informed his Turkish counterpart about the Greek proposal for a meeting of five coastal states. He stressed that issues of sovereignty are not up for discussion and noted that the only difference between Greece and Turkey concerns the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf
Mitsotakis at MED9: Future threats come not only from the East but also from the South (video)
We must ensure that the entirety of Europe’s borders is fully protected, the Prime Minister emphasized at the MED9 Summit in Slovenia - Reiterating the need to advance the European missile defense shield
Hellenic Navy: After the frigates, four new submarines are coming – Construction in Greece included due to SAFE
The Hellenic Navy General Staff (HNGS) is currently receiving proposals from shipbuilding companies in Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and two from South Korea. Building the submarines on Greek soil would give the interested parties access to the European defense funding program
Politico: EU membership without full voting rights on the table to lift Orban’s veto on Ukraine
Brussels is considering a plan to allow countries such as Ukraine and Moldova to join with limited rights until institutional reforms in the Union are completed - Balkan reactions
Full ban on Russian gas imports on the table at EU Energy Ministers’ meeting
Under the proposal, imports of oil, pipeline gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be completely and permanently banned no later than 2028
Mitsotakis: Blatant fake news from the opposition about the supposed general imposition of 13-hour workdays – The new law benefits workers
Apart from labor issues, the Prime Minister focuses on measures that directly affect daily life, such as cheaper heating oil, with a subsidy of up to €1,200: The first installment will be paid before Christmas – Interventions in Health and Justice, and measures for road safety
From November: Measures to support households & reduce poverty — How families & pensioners benefit, with examples
The plan includes tax reliefs and subsidies expected to positively impact incomes through targeted changes. According to the General Accounting Office, the implementation of the new measures will lead to a 5.5-point reduction in poverty among the most vulnerable households
