Greece Defends Security and Legal Progress

Politics 14 July 2025 09:00

Greece remains firmly committed to protecting national interests and citizens, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said in an interview with Liberal.

“We are not the government of Moria and Idomeni, but the one that handled the Evros crisis and the smugglers’ hybrid threats in the Aegean,” Marinakis stated, stressing that efficiency and national security are top priorities with no room for concessions, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

Responding to concerns about the rule of law, he highlighted the European Commission’s latest report as proof of progress, particularly in justice, legislation, and media freedom. Marinakis noted that the recent bill on press freedom, introduced by him, received recognition in the report—though it was only supported by the New Democracy Parliamentary Group.

Tags

Sandu Meets Moldovans in Italy

11:20

President Maia Sandu met with Moldovan citizens in Treviso and Venice during her July 9–13 visit to Italy, highlighting the vital role of the diaspora in Moldova’s European integration.

Radev Visits Croatia to Boost Regional Ties

10:00

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev will pay an official visit to Croatia on July 14–15 at the invitation of Croatian President Zoran Milanovic.

Greece Rejects Libya's EEZ Note

13 July 19:30

Greece has dismissed Libya’s recent note to the UN regarding Greek exploration activities south of Crete, stating it adds nothing new to previous arguments.

Romania Supports Moldova Ahead of Elections

13 July 18:00

Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean voiced strong support for Moldova’s democratic and European aspirations during a meeting with Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in Bucharest.

Sandu Urges Air Defense Aid

13 July 17:00

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has called for immediate international support for Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent need for more air defense systems following a deadly Russian attack on western Ukrainian cities.

Greece to Block New Migration Route

13 July 16:00

In his weekly report, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the renewed migration pressure on Greece’s southern maritime borders, calling it an "emergency suffocating situation."

Bolojan Elected PNL President

13 July 14:30

The National Liberal Party (PNL) held an extraordinary congress on Saturday, electing Ilie Bolojan as its new president. He ran unopposed.

Iran to Reshape IAEA Cooperation

12 July 23:40

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but under a new framework aimed at ensuring the security of its nuclear facilities.

Moldova at Dubrovnik Forum

12 July 22:35

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi is representing Moldova at the 18th Dubrovnik Forum in Croatia, held under the auspices of the country’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

Croatia Backs Moldova’s EU Bid

11 July 23:55

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Moldova Mihai Popșoi met with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman to discuss deepening political dialogue and Croatia’s continued support for Moldova’s EU integration.

Gov’t Slams PASOK Over Asylum Vote Abstention

11 July 23:25

Greece’s government accused the main opposition party PASOK-Movement for Change of “utter confusion” after it abstained from a key parliamentary vote to suspend asylum applications for arrivals by sea from North Africa.

Greece Plans Crete Migrant Centre

11 July 21:00

Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris will chair a meeting on Friday to address the recent surge in migration flows overwhelming Crete.

Greece Defends Security and Legal Progress

Tags

Related articles

Most read

Press Releases

Features