Prime Minister of Greece
PM pledges efficiency, progress
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, center, first row, and members of the new government pose for a group photo after their first Cabinet meeting outside the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Wednesday. Mitsotakis, has chaired his Cabinet's first meeting, pledgeding that his second term in government would be characterized by "efficiency and significant steps forward." [InTime News]
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New cabinet to be sworn in on Tuesday
The members of the new government will be sworn in on Tuesday in a ceremony presided over by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. and will be followed by the official handing over of the portfolios to the new ministers at their headquarters.
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Greek PM eyes new election on June 25 after failing to win majority
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose party won Sunday's election albeit short of a majority, said on Monday he would not form a coalition government and hoped for a new election on June 25.
Mitsotakis made the comments to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, who formally offered him an opportunity to form a coalition under the constitution. [Reuters]
Exploratory mandates to go to top three parties
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will activate the procedures to give exploratory mandates to the leaders of the first three parliamentary parties in order to determine whether a government that enjoys the confidence of the Parliament can emerge.
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Jailed neo-Nazi to appeal court decision blocking him from May 21 elections
National Party founder and leader Ilias Kasidiaris on Wednesday said he will appeal the Supreme Court's decision to block his party's participation in the May 21 national elections.
PM requests dissolution of Parliament, proclamation of elections
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Presidential Palace at 11 a.m. this morning to request the dissolution of Parliament and the proclamation of elections for May 21 from President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
PM to discuss progress of HDB, Tsipras visits Ilia
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to attend an event on Friday to discuss the three-year progress of the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) and its future plans. The event will take place at 10.00 in the morning.
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Albanian PM presents his ‘Improvisations’
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (l) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attend the inauguration of an art exhibition of the former's works at Zappeion Hall on Monday.
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New Cyprus president to meet Mitsotakis, Sakellaropoulou on Monday
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with new Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at Maximos Mansion in Athens on Monday at 12 p.m.
It is the Mediterranean island's first official trip as president since his election on February 12.
The two leaders will hold a joint press conference after the meeting.
Greek PM to visit Japan Jan 29-31
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will embark on an official visit to Japan from January 29th to 31st, as announced by official sources on Monday.
During his trip, Mitsotakis will hold meetings with key figures such as Crown Prince Akishino, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and House of Representatives speaker Hiroyuki Hosoda.
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