Politics

Commission highlights that Greece needs to build new infrastructure and upgrade existing systems to meet the directive's standards

Letter of Offer & Acceptance sent to US for purchase of 20 F-35A Lightning II fighter planes, option for another 20; initial contract at 3.47bln€

New Left party MP Nasos Iliopoulos refers to "accidental" destruction of a CD containing Karaivaz’s conversations with Grigoris Dimitriadis and Panagiotis Kontoleon as proof of the government's refusal to confront organized crime; unanswered questions remain

The Commission makes recommendations to the Greek government about fighting corruption, protecting the freedom of the press, shedding light on the wiretapping scandal and respecting the rules on consultation

Council of State clears legal hurdle for extradition of Turkish businessman Ali Yesildag, a prominent fugitive fleeing a murder conviction in Turkey

Minister Adonis Georgiadis used the jingoist quip 'we may come suddenly one night', before adding 'I’m not saying that we will do something like this'

What Ankara claims as 'Turkish EEZ' is anything farther than 6NM from Kasos, despite nearest Turkish territory being up to scores of nautical miles away

The Commission report, which is expected to be released this week, highlights issues regarding the operation of the justice system, independent authorities, freedom of the press and the wiretapping case

Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke days after a somber commemoration of the dour 50-year anniversary of the Turkish invasion, again pointing to a Cyprus Solution

In a statement, Biden expressed that stepping down was in the best interest of both his party and the country, allowing him to concentrate on his presidential duties for the remainder of his term.

Greek PM's FB post comes a day after he spoke at a remembrance event on Cyprus on the occasion of the dour anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

During an interview with To Vima on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Malliotakis called for unity and civil discourse

President von der Leyen's statement comes at a time when talks on the Cyprus problem are resuming

Anniversary of Turkish invasion: Athens remains steadfastly aligned with the Republic of Cyprus in its commitment to reunify island within the framework of UN resolutions

Chauvinist, belligerent tone resurfaces ahead of Saturday's dour anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus; Greek PM in Nicosia for remembrance event

Greek performer said entertainment-only event was given political characteristics without her consent; organizers fume, claim Vandi didn't want flags, posters on stage

Athens responds to harsh reaction by Turkish ministry over Greek DM Nikos Dendias' comments from Nicosia, where he sharply condemned the illegal occupation

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the extraordinary windfall tax will be levied in August and September, in a bid to subsidize surging rates

The F-35s warplanes and S-100 UAVs are also inter-operable with three new FDI frigates Greece has ordered from France

Linking grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, ie mainland Europe, of geopolitical importance for EU; Cypriot concerns cited costs to consumers