Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greek politician, prime Minister of Greece, President of New Democracy party
- 8h ago
Greece's prime minister says winds of 10 Beaufort made water drops impossible, as three firefighters die and thousands of hectares burn
Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his weekly Facebook post to address what he called the first large wildfires of the summer, acknowledging that even the dozens of available aircraft could not fly safely in the extreme conditions.
- 3d ago
PASOK and Tsipras's ELAS trade accusations over 1.16 billion euros in party debts and bank ties
Greece's main opposition PASOK and Alexis Tsipras's ELAS exchanged fierce accusations on July 30 over 1.16 billion euros in combined debts of New Democracy and PASOK, with each side alleging the other serves bank interests.
- 3d ago
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' tops $727M globally as translator Emily Wilson calls script 'abysmal'
Christopher Nolan's epic has earned $727.9 million in 12 days, but classicist Emily Wilson's London Review of Books takedown has ignited a fierce debate over fidelity to Homer.
- 4d ago
Greece wildfires: Chaïdari suburb evacuated as winds fan flames near Athens
New wildfires broke out near Athens on Friday, forcing the evacuation of part of the suburb of Chaïdari as strong winds fanned flames across Greece. Firefighters deployed water bombers and helicopters, while authorities also ordered evacuations in coastal areas and battled blazes on the islands of Paros and Crete.
- 4d ago
Greek Parliament speaker refers ND MP Kyriazidis to ethics committee after sexist attack on Konstantopoulou
Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis sent the case to the Ethics Committee after Dimitris Kyriazidis launched personal insults at Zoe Konstantopoulou during a culture bill debate, reviving a months-old controversy over a sexist remark.
- Jul 26
Mitsotakis adds 10 cents per litre to diesel discount for August, total reaches 15 cents
The Greek prime minister announced an extra 10 cents per litre state-funded reduction on diesel for August on Sunday, bringing the total discount at the pump to 15 cents per litre alongside existing refinery-backed cuts on petrol and diesel.
- Jul 26
Greek supermarkets launch price-cut plan of 5%-20% on staples; binding offers open Monday
A Greek government-orchestrated initiative to lower shelf prices on everyday goods enters its final phase on 27 July 2026, with companies submitting binding proposals for permanent reductions of 5% to 20% on items from fresh meat to baby formula.
- Jul 25
Greece dispatches two Canadair water bombers to Spain, EU mobilises rescEU fleet against devastating wildfires
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed the deployment of two Canadair CL-415 water bombers to Madrid on Saturday, as the EU's rescEU fleet rushed additional aircraft to battle out-of-control blazes in Spain and France.
- Jul 25
Mitsotakis warns of war drums in the region as he pledges full backing for Cyprus ahead of UN chief's visit
The Greek prime minister and the Cypriot president met in Athens on Saturday, with the Cyprus issue and the risk of escalation in the Red Sea at the top of the agenda, just days before the UN Secretary-General travels to the island for the first time in nearly two decades.
- Jul 25
F-16 pilot, top exam students and a teacher who revived a village honoured at Greek Presidential Mansion
A reception for the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of Greek democracy singled out four ordinary people for extraordinary acts, from an emergency landing to saving a rural school.
- Jul 25
Greek PM Mitsotakis rules out autumn elections and coalition with former premier Samaras
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used an interview on OPEN TV to state categorically that there will be no snap elections this autumn and no cooperation with former prime minister Antonis Samaras, dismissing alliance speculation as 'amusing'.
- Jul 25
Tasoulas urges end to division and calls on wealthy Greeks to fund regeneration at democracy anniversary reception
President Konstantinos Tasoulas used the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of democracy to call for an end to political division and urge wealthy Greeks to fund national regeneration, as 1,700 guests gathered inside the Presidential Mansion after heavy rain forced the event indoors.
- Jul 23
EU approves 21st sanctions package against Russia, freezes oil price cap at $44.10 after Greek shipping exemption
After weeks of wrangling, EU ambassadors agreed to freeze the oil price cap at $44.10 per barrel for 12 months, add 32 Russian banks to the transaction ban, and target the shadow fleet, but watered down LNG transport restrictions to satisfy Athens.
- Jul 22
Androulakis slams Greek government's energy policy as 'failure', accuses ND of propaganda
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis accused the government of failed energy policies driving up costs for households and businesses, while also hitting back at Prime Minister Mitsotakis over 'toxic centre' remarks.
- Jul 20
Mitsotakis backs MPs in OPEKEPE case, says European prosecutors' work fell short
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis closed a New Democracy parliamentary group session by defending MPs caught up in the OPEKEPE subsidy investigation and questioning the European Public Prosecutor's Office, after cases against nine of the 13 targeted lawmakers were dropped.
- Jul 20
Greek leaders mark 52nd anniversary of Turkish invasion of Cyprus with calls for reunification
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Konstantinos Tasoulas, and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis issued statements on July 20, 2026, the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion, reiterating Greece's commitment to a reunited Cyprus based on UN resolutions and EU law.
- Jul 19
Krejcikova denies Sakkari in Athens Open final, winning 7-6(5), 6-3
Barbora Krejcikova defeated home favourite Maria Sakkari in straight sets at the WTA 250 Athens Open, prevailing 7-6(5), 6-3 in front of 6,000 fans and the Greek prime minister.
- Jul 13
Greece signs 36-month, 40.8m euro Skaramangas interchange deal to untangle 100,000 daily vehicles
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the signing of a 40.8m euro contract for the triple Skaramangas interchange, pledging relief for 100,000 vehicles daily within 36 months.
- Jul 12
Mitsotakis praises arrests in Marfin and Thessaloniki murders: 'No asterisks nor offsets against terrorism'
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his weekly Sunday review to hail the Friday arrests of suspects in four murders (the recent killing of Vagia Nestora in Thessaloniki and the three deaths in the 16-year-old Marfin bank arson), calling them a vindication of the rule of law.
- Jul 10
Mitsotakis hails arrests in Thessaloniki arson-murder case: 'The state honours Vagia Nestora's memory'
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis opened his parliamentary address by welcoming the first arrests in the deadly arson attacks in Thessaloniki, a day after the funeral of victim Vagia Nestora.
