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KYSEA: Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the Middle East crisis
According to reports, significant weapons systems are also expected to receive the “green light” during the session
Mitsotakis: Announced fuel pass, subsidy on diesel fuel and intervention for ferry tickets, see the 4 measures
For the preparation of the package, a meeting was held on Saturday at the Mansion Maximou under the Prime Minister with the participation of the economic staff (K. Pierrakakis, Th. Petralias) and the Vice President of the government Kostis Hatzidakis
Time for announcements on new financial support measures with fuel pass, intervention for diesel and ferry tickets
According to reports, the announcements may even be made today by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis himself. Government sources note that this intervention is unlikely to be the last, which is why planning includes “reserves” for what is expected to be a difficult period ahead
The U.S. lifts certain sanctions on Iranian oil for 30 days
The temporary lifting of sanctions applies only to Iranian oil already on ships, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Christodoulides raised the issue of the British Bases at the European Council due to risks for Cyprus
The Cypriot President called for discussions with Britain on the status of the bases after the end of the war in the region
The “X-ray” of the latest polls: Rise for New Democracy, PASOK steady, Konstantopoulou declining
Both polls show an increase for New Democracy, which now reaches 31.1% – PASOK maintains second place – Course of Freedom loses support
Mitsotakis opens the door to new interventions based on European flexibility: The Commission’s toolbox and “targeted temporary measures”
The government appears ready to make announcements in the coming period – The measures are drawn from the 2022 toolbox – The scope of European support will determine the nature of the intervention
