Erdogan ‘is ISIS at heart and a jihadist at soul’
“We must work together to counter potential future aggression from Ankara’s ‘Hitler,’” Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli told Kathimerini.
Government, opposition criticize Karystianou call for public consultation on abortions
Maria Karystianou described abortions as a matter for public consultation during a television interview Monday, in comments drawing criticism from the government spokesperson and opposition figures alike.
Police hunt two men after taxi driver stabbed in Athens robbery
Authorities in Athens have launched a manhunt for two men who attacked a taxi driver with a knife on Saturday night in Egaleo, western Athens, before stealing his vehicle, cash, mobile phone, and other belongings.
PM strikes conciliatory tone at protesting farmers’ meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday struck a conciliatory tone in opening remarks to farmers’ representatives during a meeting at the Maximos Mansion, saying he expected a “meaningful discussion” despite acknowledging that full agreement was unlikely.
PASOK leader warns farmers on brink amid sheep pox crisis
Greece’s farmers are facing a severe survival crisis due to the government’s handling of the ongoing sheep pox outbreak, main opposition PASOK party leader Nikos Androulakis said Monday.
Turkey sees deal between Syria, Kurdish forces as ‘historic turning point’
Turkey sees an integration deal between Syria’s government and Kurdish forces there as an “historic turning point”, ahead of which the Turkish intelligence agency played an intensive role to ensure restraint by parties involved, Turkish security sources said on Monday.
Is Greece too close to Israel for the US?
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would very much like to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Washington’s agenda in the Middle East and Northern Africa, notably, but not exclusively, in the energy sector, and underline Greece’s role as a reliable partner.
Farmers meet the PM after nearly 50 days of protests
Road blockades on national highways have been cleared, ahead of Monday’s meeting between farmers’ representatives with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The tractors will remain in place until Tuesday, when the farmers will decide on their next steps.
Greece expresses condolences to Spain after deadly train collision
Greece’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a statement expressing condolences to Spain following Sunday’s high-speed train collision near Cordoba, which has claimed at least 39 lives, according to latest reports.
Man arrested in Thessaloniki over one-night series of vehicle break-ins
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and detained in Thessaloniki on suspicion of breaking into 14 parked vehicles overnight, police said on Monday.