Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes Greece’s stance on EU defense, Ukraine, Middle East peace efforts, and migration following talks with European Council President Antonio Costa

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Thessaloniki with cabinet members for meetings with university leaders and local stakeholders, while political tensions rise with the opposition

According to sources, the two dined privately without their spouses, fueling speculation about the purpose behind Djokovic’s brief visit to the Greek capital.

The visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two Mediterranean EU member states, as both Athens and Rome seek to jointly address regional and European challenges.

As the summit unfolds, Greece is expected to advocate for stronger EU defense mechanisms, a fair and effective migration policy, and enhanced economic competitiveness in the face of global challenges.

The most notable changes in the Greek cabinet reshuffle include Kostis Hatzidakis being appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Kyriakos Pierrakakis taking over as Minister of National Economy and Finance.

Former Minister Kostas Simitis played a defining role in shaping Greece’s economic and political landscape at the turn of the millennium. 

Kostas Simitis, Greece’s former Prime Minister, died this morning, January 5, at the age of 88.

These measures aim to foster fairer banking practices and enhance the availability of affordable housing and credit.

“Not only do we belong to the West, but we are part of the West."

Mitsotakis reiterated that Greece would stand by Moldova as it faced "many geopolitical challenges following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”

The Greek PM reaffirmed the country's support to Ukraine

To address these issues, Mitsotakis proposes legislative action at the EU level to effectively tackle the policy of Territorial Supply Constraints (TSC) where not justified by objective factors.

Speaking about price fairness by multinationals, the Prime Minister emphasized: Europe should also mean similar or uniform prices for the products sold by our multinationals