The Latest Breaking News from Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Greece halts migrant asylum processing from North Africa

The government’s three-month ban on processing asylum applications draws criticism from human rights groups.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Euronews · Jul 9, 2025

Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals

Greece's government says it is suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on Crete by sea

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Egypt Denies Court Ruling Threatens Historic Monastery

Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

International Business Times · May 30, 2025

Greece is booming again. This time, will it last?

The public finances look strong and new construction signals rebirth – or the hubris that heralds yet another collapse

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Press freedom in Greece going 'from bad to worse,' Human Rights Watch report says

HRW says the 'image internationally of a forward-thinking and modern administration' that Athens wishes to present to the world is at odds with the reality on the ground.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable

The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

Greece and Egypt reaffirm their commitment to an undersea power cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a major undersea electricity interconnection to deliver renewable energy from North Africa to Europe

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

Euronews · May 5, 2025

MEPs urge Greek prime minister to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet

Selling old ships to Russia is a "completely irresponsible business practice", a group of MEPs has told the Greek prime minister.

Euronews · Apr 25, 2025