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Greek Government Determined to Continue "Law and Order" Campaign

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears to be determined to continue his campaign of law and order for Greece, which was one of his political pledges before the July elections. He has fared well so far in this mission, but...

Greece to Adopt International Holocaust Association's Definition of Anti-Semitism

Greece will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Friday. The Greek leader made the announcement during a meeting with David Saltiel, the president of the Central Board of Jewish Communities...

Closed Pre-Departure Migrant Camps to Operate Soon, PM Mitsotakis Declares

In an interview with SKAI TV on Sunday morning, Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that closed pre-departure migrant camps will soon begin their operation in Greece, for all those who enter the country but are not granted asylum status. Migrants...

PM Mitsotakis Hails Establishment of Bank of China in Greece

The European section of the Bank of China officially opened its first branch in Greece after receiving an operating license from the Bank of Greece (BoG) on November 1, 2019. On October 25 the Bank of Greece informed the Industrial...

PM Mitsotakis Meets With Chinese President Xi Jinping to Discuss Investment Opportunities

A Greek delegation headed by the country's Premier, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met with Xi Jinping, the President of China, along with scores of other Chinese officials in Shanghai on Monday evening local time. "There is a government in Greece committed to...

Greek PM Vows to Make Piraeus Largest Port in Europe in Visit to Cosco HQ (video)

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the headquarters of the Chinese shipping giant Cosco in Shanghai on Monday, where he declared that their common goal "is to make Piraeus Port the largest port in Europe." Mitsotakis, who was accompanied by...

PM Mitsotakis: 'Greece's Intention is to Bridge Three Continents'

Greece-China relations have entered a new era, characterized by a dynamic cultural and economic collaboration, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday. The Greek prime minister was interviewed by Xinhua, the People's Republic of China official state-run news outlet, at...

PM Mitsotakis Warns Turkey to Be More Careful When it Refers to Greece

Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned Turkey to be more careful when it refers to Greece and its handling of the many thousands of refugees and migrants who have attempted to reach its shores. Addressing the audience during the 4th EU-Arab...

Thessaloniki Celebrates Liberation Day; President, PM Among Attendees

With a glorious doxology at the church of Saint Demetrios, Thessaloniki celebrated its 107th anniversary since the city's liberation from the Ottoman Turks and the feast day of her patron Saint, Demetrios. The liturgy was attended by the President of...

Greece Freezes VAT on New Building Permits to Boost Housing Market

In an attempt to boost the Greek real estate market, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday a three-year suspension of VAT payments on any new building permits as well as those to be made on unsold properties built after...