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Mitsotakis vows to support Zaev if Prespes deal honored
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday essentially offered his support to North Macedonia Premier Zoran Zaev and his country's effort to unstick its stalled bid for European Union accession talks but emphasized that Skopje would have to honor the terms of the Prespes name deal.
Italgas to enter Greek market
Italy's biggest natural gas distribution company, Italgas, is on the verge of entering the Greek market.
Kathimerini understands that Europe's third largest gas distributor is very close to reaching an agreement with fellow Italian Eni Gas e Luce for the acquisition of the latter's portfolio in the Greek gas grid.
Xi’s visit seen deepening Greek-Chinese ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Greece has opened up more promising prospects for the two countries' friendship and win-win cooperation, according to Greek officials and observers.
BNR: Bulgaria to Have Possession of 1/5 of the Assets of LNG Terminal near Alexandroupolis
Within the frameworks of the 4th summit in Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov met with the US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt.
American IS repatriated from Turkish-Greek border
Turkey's interior minister says an American Islamic State group suspect who was stranded in a no man's land between Greece and Turkey, has been deported to the United States.
Suleyman Soylu said Friday the man was put on a plane "a short time ago."
Greece unveils Macedonia trademark
Greece has unveiled a new logo and brand identity to be used for all products made in its Macedonia region. The trademark combines a blue-and-white logo with the motto "Macedonia the Great" - a reference to ancient warrior king Alexander the Great.
American IS suspect awaits repatriation from Turkey
Turkey's state-run media says an American man suspected of being an Islamic State group member remains in no man's land on the border between Turkey and Greece for a fifth day.
Non-Executive Directors’ Club of Greece holds inaugural event
The Non-Executive Directors' Club of Greece is to announce its launch with an inaugural event to be hosted at the British Residence on Monday November 18.
PM Borissov: Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector Pipeline Is of Strategic Importance for Ensuring Energy Security in the Region
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has met with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on the sidelines of the 4th Thessaloniki Summit, the government press office reported.
Police out in force for anniversary
Police will be out in force over the next three days as events get under way to mark the 46th anniversary of a student uprising against Greece's military dictatorship amid concern about upheaval following tense clashes between police and far-left demonstrators over the past week.
Mitsotakis, Merkel discuss burgeoning refugee crisis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday discussed the migration issue amid increasing arrivals from Turkey and a report calling for action to head off a new crisis.
‘Macedonia the Great’ will be the brand for Greek Macedonian products
The official brand that will be placed on products from the Greek province of Macedonia - the largest part of the geographic region of Macedonia - was presented today at an event in Thessaloniki attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Head of 2021 committee: Celebrations will be more significant than 2004 Olympics
In comments to Skai television channel, the head of the committee tasked with overseeing preparations to mark the bicentenary of Greece's 19-century revolt against Ottoman Turkey, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, said the celebrations would be more significant than those for the 2004 Olympics, for which she headed the organizing committee.
Preparations get underway for 1973 student uprising commemoration
Preparations got underway on Friday as Greece gears up for the commemorative events marking the 46th three-day anniversary of the Polytechnic student uprising of 1973.
"The message of the Polytechnic is timeless and continues to teach and inspire us," Εducation Minister Niki Kerameus said in a statement on Friday.
Mitsotakis tells Zaev Prespes deal must be honored for EU accession talks to begin
In talks with North Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday underlined the importance of the so-called Prespes accord being honored if the Balkan country is to achieve its aim of starting accession talks with the European Union.