North Macedonia votes in parliamentary and presidential elections today, where the rightist opposition is anticipated to make gains against the ruling party. This ruling party has faced criticism for its…
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FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Rules Out Sending Greek Air Defence Assets to Ukraine
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has addressed concerns about providing air defence systems to Ukraine amid mounting pressure from EU and NATO allies, Reuters has reported. With Russia intensifying air…
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In Central Athens on Friday Greek students protesting the new Greek Education Bill engaged in acts of violence, hurling petrol bombs at police forces who responded with tear gas. The incident unfolded…
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
MEPs voice concerns about allegations of “democratic backsliding” in Greece, Spain, and Malta
MEPs expressed particular concern over press freedom and pluralism, and warn that journalists will continue to be at risk as long as institutions do not prosecute exposed corruption. They also…
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POLITICS
EPP group pulls out of “inappropriate and insensitive” parliamentary visit to Greece in wake of train tragedy
Centre right MEPs have pulled out of a visit to Greece after the country’s train tragedy that killed 57 people, it has emerged. Following accident in Greece, the EPP Group…
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Among the topics to be tackled: the ongoing housing problem, which puts more than 700,000 families in danger of losing their homes; and the precarious employment situation of young Greek…
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Greece’s Minister for National Defence, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, signed the Joint Vision Statement (JVS) with UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, on a visit to the UK, which included a Guard of…
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POLITICS
Belgian judge orders MEP Eva Kaili to remain behind bars as Qatargate investigation continues
Member of the European Parliament Eva Kaili, accused of accepting bribes from Qatar, has been ordered to remain in custody as investigations continue into one of the European Union’s biggest…