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Rama appoints ethnic Greek as Vlora prefect
Albania's council of ministers, headed by Prime Minister Edi Rama, appointed on Wednesday Vangjel Tavo as prefect of the Vlora district, in Albania's south, in a move seen as an effort by Rama to diffuse tensions with Greece, caused by the conviction of the elected mayor of Himare for vote buying.
Egyptian headache in Athens and EU
Athens has described forthcoming EU support for Egypt with a generous €7.4 billion package to manage migration as "vital" for the wider region.
PM heading to US in April
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit the US most likely on April 4 for talks with American President Joe Biden.
According to government sources, Greece and the US are in discussions but the exact date has not been set.
PMs’ Egypt visit will bring ‘substantial results’
Describing Egypt as a "reliable partner" in the management of migration, EU Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas appeared adamant on Tuesday that the upcoming visit of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Cairo, accompanied by the prime ministers of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italy, Giorgia Meloni, and Belgium, Alexander De Croo, will bring "substantial results."
Türkiye, Greece to intensify talks before Mitsotakis’ visit
Türkiye and Greece have agreed to discuss the confidence-building measures in the Aegean and Mediterranean at a special meeting in April before Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' planned visit to Türkiye in May.
‘New Democracy is a multifaceted party’
There is an "invisible thread" connecting the conservative governments of Antonis Samaras (2012-2015) and the current administration of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, according to Minister of State Stavros Papastavrou, who served in the former as a member of the team negotiating with Greece's international creditors.
Greek frigate Hydra engages UAVs in Gulf of Aden
Greece's frigate Hydra opened fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Aden during the early hours of Wednesday, utilizing its 127mm main gun. Both UAVs promptly altered their course.
PM: Beleri case clouds relations with Albania
Tirana's handling of the case of Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek elected mayor of Himare in southern Albania, has adversely impacted bilateral relations with Greece, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Skai TV in an interview on Tuesday.
Greece must develop a national health strategy
The time has come for the Greek government to develop a national health strategy. In fact, it's long overdue.
Pretension and truth
No one, unfortunately, expected that the parliamentary committee of inquiry into the fatal collision of two trains in Tempe in central Greece in 2023 would help clear up different aspects of the case.
Zelenskyy: Putin must be ‘sick’ to attack Odesa during Mitsotakis visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin must have been "sick" to have launched a missile strike on the port city of Odesa last week when Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was visiting the city, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Greek PM says trip to Ankara being slated for May
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a "sincere desire" from the Turkish side to "bridge tensions" with Greece.
Fast-track visa for Greek islands to start March 30
A recent meeting of Turkish and Greek deputy foreign ministers in Ankara aimed to reinforce the positive momentum in their diplomatic relations, according to a joint statement issued following the discussions.
Leading the Turkish delegation was Burak Akçapar, while his Greek counterpart, Alexandra Papadopoulou, headed the Greek team.
Parties give own findings in Tempe probe
The cross-party parliamentary committee investigating the causes of the deadly train collision in Tempe, central Greece in February 2023 ended its sessions on Monday with each party submitting its own conclusions. Monday's tumultuous session was followed by acrimonious exchanges between the parties whose representatives participated in the committee.
Turkish, Greek officials hold talks in Ankara amid thaw in ties
Turkish and Greek diplomats met in Ankara on March 11 for consultations within the framework of ongoing political dialogue meetings between the two countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akçapar led the Turkish delegation, while his Greek counterpart, Alexandra Papadopoulou, headed the Greek team.