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PM’s pick for president signals effort to reach widest possible consensus

Seeking to rise above partisanship and reach the widest consensus possible regarding the government’s pick for the country’s new president, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis nominated Katerina Sakellaropoulou, a top judge, for the post, in a televised address on state-run broadcaster ERT on Wednesday evening.

US moves expected for easing tension in East Med

The United States will be assuming an active role in easing tensions created by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean, particularly following its maritime borders and defense agreements with Libya's Tripoli-based government, sources told Kathimerini in the wake of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday.

28.12.2019 / 15:51

Mitsotakis to explore US business opportunities

Notwithstanding a short break for the holidays, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his aides are busy planning for his visit to Washington next month where he is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump on January 7 and to explore business prospects, Kathimerini understands.

23.12.2019 / 01:30

Bill seeks to curb disruptive protests

Draft legislation to be discussed during a cabinet meeting Monday is expected to put forward a series of measures to ensure that strikes on public transport and street protests do not create inordinate upheaval for city-dwellers.

17.12.2019 / 21:19

ECB’s Lagarde hails Greece’s economic reform progress

In their first one-on-one meeting on Wednesday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discussed Greece’s economy, with the ECB chief hailing the progress of reforms.

16.12.2019 / 19:15

Mitsotakis’ US visit marks new era in bilateral ties

For Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on January 7 carries added significance given the recent developments with Turkey.

12.12.2019 / 09:52

Mitsotakis sends out message of confidence over problems with Turkey

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday that Greece’s composed and steady response to Turkey’s behavior should not be misinterpreted, insisting that “illegal actions do not give rise to justice.”

06.12.2019 / 13:00

Greek PM weighs options on way forward after Erdogan talks

In the wake of the “difficult but useful” meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of Wednesday’s NATO summit in London, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is weighing his options over his next step amid the recent tension stemming from Ankara’s dispute of Greek sovereignty and increased migrant flows from Turkey.

05.12.2019 / 12:06

Divide lingers after London meeting

As expected, Wednesday's meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in London only confirmed the wide gulf between the perspectives of the two sides.

30.11.2019 / 10:56

Mitsotakis to meet Trump on Jan. 7, sources say

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on January 7, Kathimerini understands.

21.11.2019 / 12:05

Migration plan foresees new restrictive facilities on islands, closure of Moria camp

As part of an overhaul of its migration policy amid an ongoing influx of migrants from Turkey, the government on Wednesday announced plans to set up five “closed pre-departure centers” for migrants on the Aegean islands of Samos, Chios, Lesvos, Kos and Leros.

20.11.2019 / 10:33

New pre-departure centers for migrants to be on islands

Five closed pre-departure centers for migrants are expected to open on the Aegean islands of Samos, Chios, Lesvos, Kos and Leros, with details to be announced by government spokesman Stelios Petsas on Wednesday.

14.11.2019 / 09:41

Mitsotakis to express support for North Macedonia’s EU path in meeting with Zaev

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to express his full support for North Macedonia’s EU accession prospects as well as for other countries in the western Balkans, provided they fulfil their obligations, in a meeting on Thursday with the country’s counterpart Zoran Zaev in Thessaloniki.

13.11.2019 / 08:09

As SYRIZA slides back into support of violent protests, authorities say won’t shrink from purging universities

In the wake of the vehement political exchanges that followed clashes between police and far-left protesters at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) on Monday, the conservative government has underlined its determination to crack down on lawlessness, accusing SYRIZA of reverting to its radical days of openly defending anti-government violence.

12.11.2019 / 10:21

On visit of President Xi, officials sign 16 bilateral deals, aim to boost Piraeus presence

Welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to Athens ahead of the signing of 16 bilateral deals Monday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the two countries’ cooperation as a road that “will soon become a highway.”