Politics

The Italian PM said she and the Greek Prime Minister had a common approach on a number of issues linked to EU security

Eulogies hailed Simitis as a visionary leader, dedicated statesman, and champion of European integration.

The funeral is being held in downtown Athens at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the late former PM of Greece will be buried at Athens' First Cemetery.

Amb. Sekeris also cited Greece's keen interest over the fate and well-being of Christians and all religious and ethnic minorities in that country

In his letter, Velopoulos claimed his initiative aimed to highlight Greece’s support of free speech

Mitsotakis initially expressed his appreciation to Egypt's contribution regarding the situation in Libya.

Schinas emphasized the significant role of journalists at a time when social media platforms like Twitter, now under Elon Musk's ownership, are attempting to reduce news verification and content management.

The developments in Syria are expected to be high on the agenda of discussions, with Athens reiterating that its priority is to ensure the unity, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the country.

Costas Simitis, a two-time prime minister between 1996 and 2004 passed away on Sunday at the age of 88

'Blue Homeland' exercise, a reference to Turkey’s expressed expansionist and revisionist policies, involves 20,000 military personnel, 87 warships, seven submarines, seven unmanned naval vehicles, 31 aircraft, and is scheduled to be completed by Jan. 16.

The Greek Prime Minister will meet with the leaders of Egypt and Cyprus in Cairo with energy being high on the agenda of talks

As reported, Mitsotakis is "seeking" a person who will unify and secure a strong majority vote, with the prime minister planning to reveal his intentions after January 15.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described Greece as a "beacon of stability in an unstable world" following the Epiphany water blessing ceremony at Dexameni Square in Athens.

As debates over U.S. immigration policy intensify, the H-1B visa program finds itself at the center of a national conversation about skilled labor, corporate interests, and the promise of the American Dream.

In his autobiography Costas Simitis commented on his political relationships and goals.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a statement of condolences for the passing of former Greek PM Kostas Simitis.

Greece’s politicians issued statements of condolences for former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Four days of national mourning have been declared for the death of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Former Minister Kostas Simitis played a defining role in shaping Greece’s economic and political landscape at the turn of the millennium. 

Kostas Simitis, Greece’s former Prime Minister, died this morning, January 5, at the age of 88.