George Gerapetritis was replying to a Parliament question tabled by an independent deputy who was previously elected with the ruling New Democracy (ND) party

A spokesperson denied reports in the Greek press claiming the Trump confidant was not expected to assume the post in Athens

Stepped up migrant smuggling flows emanating from strife-plagued Libya are expected to top Magnus Brunner 's agenda of talks with Greek leadership

An admission of failure and the tip of the iceberg for the government’s travails

“The state has proven inadequate in addressing the chronic dysfunctions of OPEKEPE,” Mitsotakis said in his opening remarks

Long before the tragic Tempi railway accident in 2023 thrust it into the public eye, she had already begun investigating Contract 717, alleging mismanagement and delays.

The political atmosphere has grown increasingly tense following the release of recorded conversations implicating officials in clientelist practices.

Sanctions slapped by Washington, as part of the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, would have to be overturned, although Amb. Tom Barrack appeared optimistic over a resolution

The report was first posted on X by the Libya Observer outlet.

He referred to a probe by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office pointing to misuse and outright fraud by the now disbanded Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy

A Turkish FM spokesman took umbrage to the latest EU Council's conclusion eviscerating a controversial Turkey-Libya MoU on maritime delimitation, as the EU stated it doesn't comply with UNCLOS and cannot produce any legal consequences for third states

Plevris’s return to the cabinet signals a shift toward a more right-leaning political stance by Athens, at a time when the government is facing mounting political pressure and internal instability.

Their exits come on the heels of a dramatic political fallout a day earlier, when Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis, along with four deputy ministers, resigned.

The former prime minister and leftist SYRIZA party leader called on Presidency to release the minutes of a council of political party leaders, held a day after a controversial July referendum and a "No" vote over bailout terms

Migration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis’ resignation was accepted by PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as were the ones tendered by Deputy FM Tasos Papavasiliou, Deputy Ag Minister Dionysis Stamenitis and Deputy Digital Governance Minister Christos Boukoros

Regarding the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime accord, Mitsotakis underscored the importance of the European Council's reaffirming language—at Athens' request—that deems the agreement 'null, void and illegal'

A key addition to the summit’s conclusions came at the initiative of Greece, which proposed the inclusion of specific language regarding the EU’s collaboration with so-called "like-minded countries."

A vast majority disapprove of its performance in geopolitics and international relations (73%), daily life and public services (78%)

Despite growing criticism, the ruling New Democracy party continues to hold a comfortable lead in voter intentions

In a pointed message, Mitsotakis stated: “We must convey to the Libyan authorities that this practice cannot be accepted,” revealing his intention to seek the European Union’s backing on the matter.