Politics

The Greek government intends to strengthen Ukraine’s military by sending self-propelled howitzers, shells, and missiles valued at €199.4M. Specifically, the military aid package will include 60 M110A2 self-propelled howitzers and 150,000 203 mm shells of various types, including cluster munitions. The Czech Republic will act as an intermediary in the supply of these munitions. It is expected that the Greek National Security Council, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will soon make a decision on this matter. Officials note that the transfer of weapons will not reduce Greece’s defense capabilities. Meanwhile, the United States is encouraging Athens to buy more weapons for Ukraine through the PURL initiative. There are also discussions concerning the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 mul...

President of Greece Konstantinos Tasoulas said that his country supports Armenia’s efforts to advance peace and stability in the South Caucasus.“Greece supports Armenia’s efforts to advance peace and stability in the South Caucasus. I hope that the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed soon, for the benefit of the peoples of the region,” the President of Greece stated during his meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Athens.He also added that Greece will continue to provide practical support for the strengthening of relations between Armenia and the European Union, appreciating the progress achieved in reforms and Armenia’s European orientation.Armenia and Azerbaijan initialed the peace treaty during the U.S.-brokered peace summit in 2025.Armenia has...

The year 2026, economically at least, is starting on an optimistic note for Greece, with Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis heading the Eurogroup, an informal convocation of finance ministers from the Eurozone. His election to the post in December represented “the country’s transition from the years of bailouts and austerity to a position of credibility and influence”, Nick Malkoutzis, editor of economic analysis website MacroPolis, told BIRN. The EU, the IMF and the Greek government all predict that Greece’s GDP will grow by an average of 2 per cent in 2026. This growth outlook “is credible, but far from guaranteed”, Malkoutzis cautioned. The positive projections, he explained, rely on EU funds, tourism, and the absence of major external shocks. Growth could weaken if EU support fades,...

[InTime News] Government officials on Wednesday rejected criticism from former prime minister Antonis Samaras over the terms of an offshore gas exploration deal with US energy giant Chevron and a troubled project for an undersea power link with Cyprus. Officials said that the comments by Samaras – who has been expelled from the governing New Democracy party that he formerly headed – are “out of touch with reality.” The officials spoke on customary condition of anonymity. Samaras, who has reportedly been toying with the idea of forming a new political party well to the right of ND, had claimed that the agreement with Chevron for exploration off Crete contained terms that implicitly cast doubt on Greek sovereignty in the area. He also accused ...

Diplomatic Ties and Family Ties: A White House Celebration of Greek Independence The East Room of the White House recently buzzed with an air of familial connection and diplomatic significance as it hosted a special celebration for Greek Independence Day. The event saw a notable appearance by Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece and former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, who was a central figure in the day’s proceedings. President Trump himself ensured the spotlight shone brightly on his envoy, offering a warm and complimentary introduction and inviting her to join him at the podium. “Kimberly, Kimberly… that is my little pet name for her. I hope you come back here in, what is the term for that, 12 years?” President Trump remarked, eliciting laughter from the assemble...

Something very exciting is happening in Greece! A new and innovative health care program is being piloted here at the moment, officially titled “Cultural Prescription as Complementary Care in Mental Health”. This pilot project is led by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Health and involves approved, encouraged and literally prescribed patients’ visits to places such as the National Theatre, the Athens State Orchestra, the National Opera and other cultural venues. The progressively minded, social project is not only aimed at psychiatric prescription, but aims to include the involvement of all health care professionals in this ‘out of the box’, patient well-being focus. The ethos behind “Cultural Prescribing” is that attendance at theatrical plays, concerts and museums for exampl...

Three years after Greece's deadliest-ever train crash, the mother of one of the tragedy's 57 victims told AFP she hopes her new political party will force the country's governing elite to accept responsibility.Maria Karystianou has emerged as a figurehead for the families campaigning for justice for their loved ones killed in the February 2023 train crash in Tempe, central Greece. The disaster sparked immense anger across the Mediterranean nation.Like many Greeks, the 53-year-old paediatrician has accused the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of an attempted cover-up. She launched her party to combat the "corruption and cronyism" many see as omnipresent in Greek political life."There is absolutely no chance that the situation in Greece will improve if citizens do not enter p...

The Greek government is seeking to enhance its defence co-operation with India, as the Mediterranean country reshapes its alliances in the region, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said. Dendias noted that Athens views India as part of a broader network of close defence allies, including the United States, Israel and France. India is also a regional rival to Pakistan, which maintains close ties with Greece’s longtime adversary, Turkey. A war threat and a chance: Turkey and Greece face hard decisions The leaders of Greece and Turkey are set to meet in Ankara on Wednesday to… 5 minutes “India has a role to play in our shared security, and I am proud of the avenues opening up to strengthen our defence relations,” Dendias said at an event in Athens on Wednesda...

Deputy Interior Minister Vasilis–Petros Spanakis announced that more than €6.8 million had been allocated for flood protection projects in the Evros region, highlighting government efforts to strengthen local infrastructure against extreme weather events.Speaking in the Hellenic Parliament during a discussion of a parliamentary question on flood prevention works in the border region, Spanakis outlined the financial tools used by the Interior Ministry to support the municipality of Alexandroupoli and the wider Evros area.He said the ministry had approved projects aimed at addressing flooding in areas of the Alexandroupoli municipality with a total budget of €1.8 million. The initiative aimed to increase the resilience of local infrastructure against severe weather conditions.Spanakis also n...

DP MP Ervin Salianji has reacted after his name was published on the list of characters who were paid by the Greek government. In a Facebook post, Salianji explains that he did not receive a single cent and that he has no connection to this story. Salianji states that the list belongs to the Albanian government and was used to create a 'smokescreen' to divert public attention from important issues in the country. Full reactionSeveral "Greek pay lists" have been circulating on portals sponsored by the Government and the Socialist Party. They are lists that have clearly been published to divert attention from the essence of the issue. Greece has its own politics, we have our national obligation to find out if millions of Euros have been used to influence politicians or pub...