Greek-Turkish relations are at their most crucial juncture of the past 20 years. Athens is continuing to actively pursue a strategy based on international law, which had also been followed by the previous government.
The Greek Parliament will discuss the agreements signed with Egypt and Italy on the delimitation of exclusive economic zones in the coming days.
Greece’s committee of public health experts has proven its credentials when it comes to its credibility.
The government’s decision to reopen schools has been unanimously approved by the Health Ministry’s committee of experts on contagious diseases.
From the outset of the pandemic, homes for the elderly have been identified by scientists as high-risk areas that need special protection. International experience has confirmed these warnings.
Regardless of how the current tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean play out, the conundrum will not change in the long term.
A frustratingly large section of the Greek population appears to have given in to conspiracy theories about the novel coronavirus.
People appear to have stopped questioning the fact that Turkey is growing into an increasingly difficult and unpredictable neighbor.
No virus can harm one’s faith or customs. Nor is the exigency for health-protecting measures a blow to religious freedom.
When the first wave of the coronavirus came, the wall of ignorance had to be first broken down.
One of Greece’s objectives must be that it makes sure not to give in to the provocations of its enemies.
The bitter experience of the natural disasters that have struck Greece in recent years should have at least taught officials this: Their mission is not about managing the political cost.
Greece must move forward. The country has neither time to lose nor the luxury of leaving decades-old problems unresolved. In this great effort, every capable and experienced person is needed.
Ankara’s behavior illustrates that it is not interested in an honest dialogue with Athens. The leaks concerning the exploratory talks pointed in that direction.
The agreement between Greece and Egypt delimiting their exclusive economic zones was a right and necessary move. With this agreement, Greece sends a clear message that it is ready to negotiate with all its neighbors in accordance with international law.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ mini-reshuffle resulted in mixed reactions. The government had increased expectations by introducing the issue itself a week ago.
There is a real danger of the coronavirus spreading even further. The government needs to take more measures to curb the spread before it is too late.
Τhe Environment Ministry’s recommendation for setting construction limits on certain islands is excellent. It may come at a price, politically, but in the medium term it will boost the value of land and make those islands more sustainable and attractive.
Greece expects to receive a significant amount of support in grants and loans from the European Union’s coronavirus recovery fund.
The government is doing what it can to tackle a lack of compliance with public health guidelines in some of Greece’s top tourist destinations.