Grim roadcrash data
Motorcycles and speeding are the most aggravating factors in terms of road safety in Greece, with data showing the average death rate of 36% from motorcycle accidents is double the EU’s 18%.
Tourism minister meets with seven European ambassadors
Greece’s strong tourism ties with Scandinavian countries was the focus of a meeting held between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and seven ambassadors at the residence of Swedish Ambassador to Greece Johan Borgstam on Monday.
Greek FM slams Turkish revisionism
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has expressed confidence that the United States views Greece as a reliable partner, while criticizing “erratic” Turkey for pursuing revisionist policies in violation of international law.
Opposition parties demand US commitment on Turkey
Main opposition SYRIZA and PASOK-KINAL said the government’s top foreign policy priority is to prevent the sale of F-16s and new equipment to Turkey and not the purchase by Greece of F-35 fighter jets.
Trade deficit with Russia soars in March
The high rates of natural gas sent the cost of Russian imports to Greece soaring in March. At the same time exports to Russia collapsed due to the sanctions the European Union has imposed on Moscow, and the problems concerning transport after the start of the war in Ukraine.
Turkish media react to Biden-Mitsotakis meeting
The confirmation by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday that Greece is eyeing the purchase of advanced US-built F-35 fighters drew a sharp reaction from Turkey.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ address to the Joint Session of the US Congress
The full text of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ speech to a Joint Session of the US Congress on Tuesday.
Reforming Greece a key priority, PM says
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wrapped up his visit to the United States on Tuesday attending a dinner with representatives of Greek-American advocacy organizations during which he affirmed the efforts of his conservative administration to transform Greece into a thoroughly modern state.
Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity
With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides, US officials are trying to determine how serious the often mercurial leader is and what it might take to get him to back down.
Crisis mandates bridge-building
According to recent news reports, the United Nations and Turkey are mulling the creation of a “humanitarian contact group” which will meet on Turkish territory with the participation of Ukrainian and Russian officials.