Mitsotakis in Sharm El-Sheikh: Greece at the Table of Peace
With a message of “Peace” and a series of high-level meetings, the Greek Prime Minister underscores Greece’s role as a stabilizing force in the Mediterranean
With a message of “Peace” and a series of high-level meetings, the Greek Prime Minister underscores Greece’s role as a stabilizing force in the Mediterranean
Historic Return of the Hostages
The United States has invited Greece and Cyprus to attend a high-level summit on Gaza, scheduled for Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, as part of ongoing efforts to advance peace and stability in the region.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the historic and symbolic value of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while underlining Greece’s active participation in the signing of a landmark Middle East peace agreement.
A new GPO poll for Parapolitika FM shows New Democracy maintaining a comfortable advantage, while Greeks express strong skepticism toward the idea of new parties led by former prime ministers Alexis Tsipras or Antonis Samaras.
Brussels plans to impose the largest-ever cigarette tax hike in Europe, but Athens urges caution over potential side effects on smuggling and market competitiveness.
No queues, no cost, full dignity — Greece sets a European benchmark in pharmaceutical distribution under Georgiadis' plan.
On October 12, 1944, the swastika flag was lowered from the Acropolis, marking the end of the Nazi occupation of Athens. A day of jubilation and relief, it signified not just the liberation of the Greek capital but the rebirth of a nation that had suffered under brutal tyranny.
Against the backdrop of the Israel–Hamas agreement, the Greek Prime Minister sends a message of international presence, political stability, and economic resilience—while opening new fronts in domestic reforms.
Cutting-Edge Programs and International Partnerships
The European Union is intensifying efforts to include Turkey in its €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, designed to strengthen defense industry investments. Greece, however, continues to insist that Ankara must abandon its aggressive claims in the Aegean before being allowed to participate.
Starting November 2025, property owners in Greece who rent out previously vacant or short-term rental homes can benefit from a three-year tax exemption, with new rules expanding eligibility for larger households and public sector tenants, while ensuring stricter compliance with prior property declarations.
Hospitals and Social Security Lead the Surge
The European Court of Justice has imposed heavy penalties on Greece for failing to shut down an illegal landfill inside the Zakynthos Marine National Park — a protected area that serves as the breeding ground of the endangered sea turtle Caretta caretta.*
The presentation of Alexis Patelis’ new book, “The Great Return,” became more than a literary event — it revealed the dual identity of New Democracy, highlighted Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ balancing act between centrism and the party’s traditional base, and reignited a quiet political duel with Alexis Tsipras.
Greece faces an uphill race to complete Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) projects on time, as the Prime Minister issues a firm warning to contractors that no extensions will be granted.
What the Transfer Would Mean in Practice
Energy and food prices decline, but rising costs for everyday goods and services continue to strain households
With the French economy and 2026 budget at stake, President Emmanuel Macron seeks consensus among party leaders, while far-right and far-left factions refuse compromise, leaving the country in mounting political uncertainty.
The new framework for conscription and reserve service strengthens the role of the Ministry of National Defense, digitizes military obligations, and places citizens under continuous military oversight, raising debates on the limits of democratic administration.
Following the decision for exhumations and toxicology tests, the mother of a tragedy victim calls it a “mock trial” and accuses judges and the government of “a flawed investigation”.