Keywords: Kyriakos Mitsotakis


Greece praises Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey for renewing global interest in ancient culture

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised Christopher Nolan for his adaptation of The Odyssey, saying the film has helped revive international interest in Greece’s ancient heritage and mythology. During a video conference with the British filmmaker on Monday, Mitsotakis congratulated......

Mount Olympus joins UNESCO World Heritage List in landmark recognition for Greece

Greece is celebrating the inclusion of Mount Olympus on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a milestone that elevates the country's most iconic mountain to global heritage status while recognizing its exceptional natural, cultural and historical significance. The decision was adopted unanimously during......

Greece announces summer fuel price cuts after government deal with refineries

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a government agreement with major oil refineries aimed at reducing gasoline and diesel prices for consumers during the summer period. The measure is designed to limit the impact of rising energy costs linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East,......

Greece plans early repayment of part of its European debt

Greece has announced plans to repay part of the financial assistance it received from its European partners ahead of schedule, signaling continued confidence in the country’s economic recovery after more than a decade of financial challenges. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed......

Greek Prime Minister calls for swift action in EU farm fraud investigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged European Union prosecutors to quickly decide whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a growing investigation into EU farm fraud. The appeal comes as the scandal continues to challenge the government politically. The......

Greece warns Turkey over EU defense fund amid rising tensions

Greece has issued a strong warning to Turkey, threatening to veto its access to a European defense fund if Ankara does not ensure that EU-backed weapons will not be used against Greek interests. The warning follows Germany’s recent decision to lift its veto on the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey. Speaking......

Constantine Tassoulas elected as Greece's new president

On Wednesday, the Greek Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, a member of the ruling party New Democracy, as the country's new President. Tassoulas, 65, who previously served as Parliament President in 2019 under New Democracy, won the election with 160 votes out of the 300 available in Parliament. His......