During the meeting, Mitsotakis praised Christodoulides’ ongoing efforts to keep negotiations alive in pursuit of a “fair and viable solution” to the Cyprus problem

On the issue of Ukraine, Mitsotakis is expected to emphasize that Europe must speak with a single, unified voice, particularly regarding prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The push for European defense autonomy is gaining traction, with EU officials acknowledging a growing willingness among member states to take decisive steps in that direction.

The proposal marks a significant shift in EU defense policy, which has historically been constrained by strict budgetary rules

The denial came after a Greek newspaper reported that the Trump administration was planning to end its use of the northern Greek port, a key logistics hub for U.S. forces in the region

Alexis Kougias publicly disclosed his medical ordeal last month

Mitsotakis will be among approximately 100 leaders, as well as heads of international organizations and major technology companies, participating in the AI Action Summit.

While coming from unnamed sources, the purported comments relate to the latest instance of attempted Turkish interference in a maritime zone claimed by Greece as forming its prospective EEZ

Costa added that discussions clearly focus on anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense, as well as on missiles, ammunition, and mobility.

This was the case during his recent visit to the United States—and in meetings at the ministry with ambassadors of foreign states in Athens, according to Greek “To Vima”.

Greece is at the forefront of the discussion on the necessity of a strong European defense, as its defense spending already exceeds 3% of GDP.

Ankara looks to incoming Trump administration for reversal of Biden strategic decision; Turkish press also irate over latest Cyprus development

The White House’s strategic decision, finalized just before Monday's presidential handover, marks the first-time Cyprus will participate in the specific US defense programs

Yasar Guler reiterated his country’s perseverance in following through with the policies reflected in the "Blue Homeland" idea, an irredentist strategy promoting a neo-Ottoman idea.

The plane was diverted from Russia and had its GPS jammed before crashing in Kazakhstan, killing 38

Hosted in Lapland, Finland, which shares a 1,300 km border with Russia, the summit brought together South and North European leaders to discuss security, defense, and migration

“Everyone should be concerned about ensuring Syria’s territorial integrity and protecting the country’s religious minorities,” Mitsotakis noted.

Defense expenditures included in the 2025 budget were approved with 258 MPs in favor.

Greek MD sources said Greek Armed Forces served as guarantors of our [Greek] national sovereignty and sovereign rights