Politics

AKTOR CEO at White House in U.S.–Greek Energy Talks

Two high-level summits are expected in Washington with U.S., Greek, and European stakeholders, with Greece to be represented by AKTOR CEO, Alexandros Exarchou.

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Greek MEP Denies Assault Allegations After Journalist Incident

Nikos Pappas rejects claims of violence and fleeing abroad, apologizing publicly while defending his version of events following a high-profile dispute that led to his removal from his party’s delegation

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Greek Government Revises Plan to Restructure National Postal Service

After public backlash, Greece’s government says the planned overhaul of ELTA will focus on targeted transformation rather than mass closures, with safeguards for remote areas and essential services

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UK Foreign Secretary Urges Use of Russian Assets in Athens Visit

Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties

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Greek PM Warns Farmers Over Roadblocks, Rejects ‘Maximalist’ Demands

After reiterating that the government remains open to dialogue, the prime minister sought to strike a chord with public opinion by invoking the holiday season and the need to avoid inconveniencing travelers.

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Survey Shows Large Majority of Greeks Support Farmers

The survey showed that 71% of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while just 24% say it is moving in the right one.

Greece–U.S. Coast Guard Cooperation Reaffirmed

Following the meeting, Minister Kikilias said the talks reaffirmed the “strong and continuously upgraded cooperation in the field of maritime security.”

Greek Flag Raised on First Belharra Frigate “Kimon”

Greece celebrates the commissioning of its first FDI HN Belharra frigate, “Kimon,” with a ceremony highlighting naval strength, Franco-Greek defense cooperation, and the strategic role of modernized Hellenic Navy capabilities.

12.18.2025, 13:00

US Kimberly Guilfoyle Praises Greece for Dismantling Cocaine Smuggling Ring

Kimberly Guilfoyle conveyed congratulations on behalf of Donald Trump, thanking Greek and international authorities for a major operation that disrupted a transnational cocaine trafficking network linked to Latin America

12.18.2025, 10:58

Greek Journalist Speaks After Assault by MEP in Strasbourg, MEP Goes ‘Missing’

Journalist Nikos Giannopoulos said he is in good health and declined further comment after reporting an assault by Greek MEP Nikos Pappas, who later acknowledged his actions but described his response as a mistake

12.18.2025, 10:30

Greece Rejects Any Challenge to the Prespa Agreement

Athens responded firmly to remarks by North Macedonia’s prime minister, stressing that the Prespa Agreement is binding under international law and that any attempt to reinterpret or alter it will not be accepted

12.18.2025, 08:30

Farmers Block Malgara Junction Toward Thessaloniki Indefinitely

Protests intensify nationwide as farmers react to disputed payment deductions and signal a hard line ahead of a national coordination meeting.

12.17.2025, 23:59

Greek MoD: ‘Greece is not Luxembourg’

“Greece is not Luxembourg,” Dendias said, stressing that the country does not operate in a neutral geopolitical environment.

12.17.2025, 20:00

Greek Train Crash Victims’ Group Rejects Leader’s Reported Party Ambitions

In a TV interview, Tempi 2023 Victims’ Relatives Association head Maria Karystianou did not rule out future political involvement.

12.17.2025, 19:04

Greek MEP Punches Journalist in Strasbourg – Police Seek Alleged Perpetrator

The Greek MEP reportedly punched the journalist twice in the back of the head, as the latter was attempting to leave the venue The journalist filed an official complaint.

12.17.2025, 18:00

Poll: Greek MP Konstantopoulou Tops Popularity Rankings, ND Still Ahead

The latest MRB poll finds MP Zoe Konstantopoulou Greece’s most popular politician as voter uncertainty and discontent grow.

12.17.2025, 15:33

Defense Minister in France To Raise Greek Flag on First Belharra Frigate

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will attend the naming and flag-raising ceremony of Greece’s first Belharra-class frigate in Lorient, marking a key step in Greek-French defense cooperation

12.17.2025, 12:30

Greece Targets Housing Shortage with Developer Incentives

First, a large-scale home renovation program is being launched, offering subsidies of up to 90% of renovation costs. Financial support can reach 36,000 euros per property, with the goal of bringing old and vacant homes back onto the market.

12.17.2025, 10:30

State Department Reaffirms to Lawmakers That Its Position on Turkey and the F-35 Program Has Not Changed

Turkey was removed from the F-35 program after it acquired the S-400, a decision Washington has repeatedly said is incompatible with NATO security requirements

12.17.2025, 10:00

Greek Farmers Maintain Road Blockades as Talks Remain Uncertain

Producers stay mobilized while seeking dialogue with the government, as new road closures are planned and nearly €488 million in agricultural payments are disbursed nationwide.

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