Addressing banking fees, the prime minister emphasized the need for a more competitive banking system that benefits borrowers and depositors alike.
PM Mitsotakis' trip to Lebanon, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed due to a technical malfunction in the official government aircraft designated for the journey.
Today’s meeting seemed a step to try to cool tensions, and perhaps pave the way for some bipartisan legislation.
Regarding Greece's longstanding request for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles, government sources emphasize that this matter is primarily being discussed with the British Museum.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis also raves over opening of new Thessaloniki metro in interview with long-time presenter Richard Quest
The prime minister specifically referred to recent speculations regarding his government’s intention of imposing an extraordinary tax on banks, by dismissing any such prospect as unfounded.
The discussion about the Parthenon Marbles remains a longstanding request for Greece addressed not only to the British government, but also to the British Museum.
Asked about the troubling impression caused by the suspension of a sentence imposed against Aris FC after the blackmail and threats lobbed by Theodoros Karpidis, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the government had no involvement in the matter
"If Karypidis wanted to give us a heads up, he’d have gone to the prosecutor. He wouldn’t have called me and told me at least twice to go tell Mitsotakis," Nikos Tachiaos stresses, explaining his decision to take the matter to the justice system after the threats from the Aris FC executive
Mitsotakis added that statements by former PM Antonis Samaras against the government's foreign policy, and his scathing criticism of FM Gerapetritis, was 'unacceptable'
PM Mitsotakis cabinet will meet at 11:00 and discussions will focus on the Greek economy.
The prime minister highlights the budget's fiscal responsibility, as it is nearly balanced.
The "Gigabit Voucher" program will provide an array of benefits for households and small businesses, as Mitsotakis pointed out in his video post.
“The resources will help connect the islands to the mainland's electricity grid," he noted.
He further announced that Greece plans to make an early repayment of five billion euros in previous bailout loans by 2025
Recent public opinion polls have revealed a shifting political landscape in Greece, with the center-left PASOK party gaining momentum.
The event was organized by an Athens-based website at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens’ (ASCSA) Cotsen Hall
PM Mitsotakis will be accompanied by several government officials, as Greece is set to have a strong presence at the COP29.
“It is a sign of your desperation to replace SYRIZA, even imitating their mistakes, before they even disperse,” Mitsotakis said
Additionally, the concept of a personal pediatrician is being introduced in the bill, offering free healthcare access to approximately 530,000 children nationwide.