Gerapetritis, whose country currently holds the U.N. Security Council’s rotating presidency, linked global unrest to growing inequalities that undermine democracy and the rule of law, fueling populism and demagoguery.
Gminder emphasised that “ the role of the Hellenic Coast Guard is vital in safeguarding the maritime borders of Greece and the European Union, as well as in saving thousands of lives.”
At the 2025 economic conference of Wirtschaftsrat Deutschland in Berlin, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke, receiving the “Ludwig Erhard” award for Greece’s economic recovery.
"To date, data show a 17% reduction in migration flows compared to 2024. But I must say that there is a 134% increase in arrivals from the Libyan Sea to the islands of Gavdos, Crete, Kassos, Rhodes, etc., due to the destabilisation in Sudan
The agenda includes discussions on Hellenic Train, owned by Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato (FS). Greece is pushing for a €300 million FS investment to upgrade the Athens-Thessaloniki line and suburban rail networks, following the 2023 Tempe train crash that eroded public trust in rail safety.
From May 12 to October 31, the museum will host “Allspice – Michael Rakowitz and Ancient Cultures,” a collaborative show with the cultural organization NEON, featuring works by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz.
