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Armenian PM sees new impetus in regional dynamics
The recent visit by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Athens and the subsequent visit by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias to Yerevan comes as a result of the boost in bilateral relations, while diplomatic circles stress that the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries affects the wider regional dynamics.
Blinken’s March 25 message: ‘Our partnership is stronger than ever’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed Greece as a "principled proponent of peace and prosperity" in a special message issued as Greeks celebrated the 203rd anniversary of independence from Ottoman rule on Monday.
"On Europe's southeastern frontier, bilateral partner and NATO ally Greece has served as a principled proponent of peace and prosperity," Blinken's message said.
Armed Forces’ Independence Day parade concludes in Athens
The annual parade of the Armed Forces for Greece's March 25th Independence Day concluded on Monday after passing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament at Syntagma Square, where President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and political and military officials were gathered.
The parade also drew a crowd of thousands of onlookers waving Greek flags and cheering the troops on.
Mitsotakis, Trudeau hail Greek-Canadian relations in joint statement
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Montreal on Sunday and attended the signing of an agreement for Greece's purchase of seven new state-of-the art firefighting aircraft (DHC-515).
The two leaders' meeting was followed by expanded talks and a joint statement, which follows:
Mitsotakis, on Canadian TV, touts ‘rather impressive’ economic comeback
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a Canadian TV host Sunday that Greece is open for business.
Mitsotakis, the first Greek prime minister to visit Canada in more than 40 years, sat down with CTV's Question Period host Vassy Kapelos in Montreal for an exclusive interview airing Sunday, during his visit to Canada over the weekend.
An Unforgettable Drive to Metsovo Mansion
We hop into our car to a mountainous destination where we visit Greece’s newest Ski Resort
The illegally appointed mayor of Himara, Gjergji Goros, has been arrested
It came after a complaint by the elected mayor of Himara Fredi Beleris – Albania hopes the presence of another member of the minority will appease Greece
Homeownership in Greece declined 11.3% in 2005-21
A new economic reality has emerged in the Greek housing market amid the prolonged financial crisis, with a notable portion of the nation's residential inventory now under the ownership of institutional or foreign investors. This trend is underscored by statistical data, revealing an 11.3% decline in homeownership rates from 2005 to 2021.