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Fierce clash in Parliament: Stavros Papastavrou accuses PASOK of petty politics, Nikos Androulakis responds with “Zappeia” reference
“PASOK once again failed to rise to the occasion on this national issue,” said the Energy Minister – “The party that spent three years tearing up the memoranda is asking us to show responsibility,” replied the PASOK leader
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: I categorically reject any discussion of early elections due to a recovery in opinion polls
“My aim is to complete the full electoral cycle,” the prime minister tells iefimerida, also saying “no” to a cabinet reshuffle – “We also have other support measures in mind.” If the conflict continues with effects on the flow of oil and natural gas, there will also be consequences for both the European and the Greek economy
Greece–Chevron hydrocarbon contracts in Parliament – PASOK votes against exploration south of Crete
The bill is being discussed in Parliament using the procedure followed for ratifying contracts. Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou said: “Our country has been transformed into a central gateway for American liquefied natural gas, and now we aim to become a producer of natural gas”
Clash in Parliament – Papastavrou: You are misinformed, don’t do yourself an injustice – Samaras: My concern is not a choice, it is an act of conscience
“We cannot talk about appeasement when we have Kimon, Psara and F-16s in Cyprus,” Papastavrou said. “There are no ‘professional worriers’, only amateur complacent people,” replied Antonis Samaras
Pulse Poll: New Democracy gains two points to reach 31.5%, 72% approve defense support for Cyprus
47% positively evaluate the decisions and actions of the country in the current international scene - 64% of the "disaffected" voters of the ruling party have a positive evaluation - PASOK up half a point, but the difference rises to 18 points, from 16.5 in January - Seven-party Parliament, Tsipras' party "bites" a little, Karystianou's party falls
Italian frigate in Cyprus to strengthen defense
The arrival of the “Federico Martinengo” is linked to the broader French plan to reinforce naval presence in the Mediterranean and in key maritime routes, which had been announced by Emmanuel Macron
