From Jerusalem, Greece, Cyprus and Israel present their trilateral partnership as a pillar of stability between East and West, with energy projects, U.S. involvement and a clear message to Ankara shaping the geopolitical stakes in the Eastern Mediterranean

The Israeli PM spoke during a press conference in Jerusalem with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, while all three signed a lengthy joint declaration

The poll showed the farming subsidy scandal and protests over the deadly Tempi train crash rank as the most significant developments of the year.

Greece, Cyprus and Israel—backed by the United States—revive their strategic “3+1” alliance, putting the Great Sea Interconnector, new gas routes and LNG corridors at the heart of a high-stakes agenda discussed by Mitsotakis, Christodoulides and Netanyahu.

Farmers intensify nationwide protests during Christmas week, announcing symbolic truck blockades on major transport routes while allowing passenger traffic to continue, as the government urges dialogue and restraint.

As war, energy routes and great-power rivalries reshape the Eastern Mediterranean, Athens, Jerusalem and Nicosia revive their trilateral alliance—sending calibrated messages to Washington while bracing for Ankara’s reaction.

Turning to the ongoing farmers’ mobilizations, the Greek PM calls for an end to road blockades, warning that they are harming the economy.

Mitsotakis will also travel to Ramallah in the West Bank, where he will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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