Greek PM Mitsotakis on US Relations, Tempi Tragedy, and Justice

Greek PM Mitsotakis on US Relations, Tempi Tragedy, and Justice

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a Wednesday interview with Alpha TV, highlighted Greece-US relations, emphasizing shared interests and the potential expansion of US companies, including Chevron, in Greece, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Addressing reports of France selling missiles to Turkey, he stated he had no such information, suggesting any discussions may have been precautionary.

Mitsotakis also spoke about the Tempi railway tragedy, calling it a “collective trauma” for Greek society. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability while expressing confidence in the judicial process despite criticism over delays. On allegations of a smuggling ring and deleted freight train footage, he assured full government cooperation in ongoing investigations.

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