Greek opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis has accused the European People’s Party and far-right groups of blocking a European Parliament debate on the 2023 Tempi rail tragedy, claiming efforts are being made to cover up the incident that killed 57 people. Despite the setback, he vowed to continue pursuing justice both in Greece and across Europe.
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At the EPP Congress in Valencia, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined three European priorities: competitiveness, defense, and strategic trade agreements. Engaging in bilateral talks with leaders like Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s role in shaping a stronger, more secure EU.
Afroditi Latinopoulou, leader of Greece’s far-right “Voice of Reason” party, celebrated her 34th birthday on April 29, 2025, sharing her gratitude on X for the overwhelming support from followers. Her party secured 3.2% of the vote in the 2024 European Parliament election, earning her a seat as an MEP, amid a career marked by controversial stances and political shifts.
A heated confrontation erupted in the Greek Parliament between Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis, as the two exchanged sharp accusations over the privatization of the sugar factory in Platy and the Greek National Health Insurance Fund. The fiery debate quickly escalated into personal insults, prompting committee chairman George Stylios to suspend the session and report the incident to the President of the Parliament. The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between the two lawmakers and their respective political factions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed he will proceed with a planned visit to Turkey despite rising tensions and the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor. He emphasized the importance of dialogue with Ankara, dismissing claims that he’s seeking confrontation, and reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to regional cooperation and European-backed energy projects.
April 23, 2025 – Athens, Greece Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas visited the Vatican Embassy in…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the First Resurrection service in Tinos, where the Metropolitan of Syros highlighted his role, stating, “You carry on your shoulders the responsibilities of the entire nation.” Mitsotakis, spending Easter with family, also joined the Epitaphios procession on Good Friday.
A special Parliamentary committee has concluded its investigation into former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos over his handling of the 2023 Tempi rail crash, recommending his indictment for breach of duty. The ruling New Democracy party supported the proposal, while opposition parties criticized the process as politically motivated and rushed. A parliamentary vote on whether to indict Triantopoulos will take place on April 11.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out early elections on April 4, 2025, promising to lead New Democracy to victory in 2027 despite declining support and internal strife. Criticizing the party’s “navel-gazing” over wage disputes and succession rumors, he also defended his government’s handling of the 2023 Tempe railway disaster, claiming new evidence refutes cover-up allegations—though victims’ families remain unconvinced.
Violent clashes erupted outside Kozani’s Power Station as protesters confronted riot police during Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit. Demonstrators, including DEI union members and local workers, tried to break through a police line, prompting the use of tear gas and flashbangs. After being pushed back 200 meters, the crowd—comprising trade unionists, officials, and citizens—was later allowed to regroup, highlighting simmering discontent in the region.
The Tempe tragedy has sparked a surprising political shift, propelling the small leftist party Course for Freedom, led by Zoe Konstantopoulou, from 4% to 14% in recent polls. With a fragmented center-left and a commanding presence, Konstantopoulou’s blend of legal skill and patriotic rhetoric is reshaping Greece’s opposition landscape—for now.
Greek politician Afroditi Latinopoulou has expressed strong support for Marine Le Pen following her conviction for misusing public funds. Calling the ruling politically motivated, Latinopoulou warned that justice is being weaponized against nationalist leaders. The French court sentenced Le Pen to four years, with two under house arrest and a five-year political ban.
He reaffirmed SYRIZA’s commitment to supporting the descendants of Greek-Anatolian refugees.
He likened Niki’s “punishment” to a “Soviet Politburo”.
A new Opinion Poll for Action24 shows New Democracy leading with 28.1% voter preference, while Course of Freedom climbs to 15.9%, overtaking PASOK at 14.3%. Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains the top prime ministerial pick at 25.2%, though 33.8% prefer no one. With 48.2% favoring a full term and 80.2% seeing the Tempi protests as a systemic wake-up call, stability is a key concern for 77.8% of Greeks.
Eleftherios Venizelos, a Cretan-born leader, transformed Greece in the early 20th century, driving territorial expansion and modernization as Prime Minister, earning him the title “The Maker of Modern Greece.
Greek singer Antonis Remos, in an interview on Alpha TV’s “Autopsy,” expressed that Kyriakos Mitsotakis deserves to govern, while reflecting on Alexis Tsipras’s tenure and criticizing the Prespa Agreement as “criminal.” He emphasized artists should avoid political agendas and highlighted the tax burden on the middle class.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is poised to announce a cabinet reshuffle by Saturday, sources say, following massive protests over a 2023 train crash that killed 57 people. The move, which may see Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras replaced, aims to restore support for his government amid ongoing criticism over slow railway reforms.
Konstantinos Tasoulas took office as Greece’s ninth President of the Republic on 13 March, sworn in at Parliament amid a ceremonial flourish. After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, he received the handover from Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the Presidential Palace, gifting her a copy of the ‘Hymn to Liberty.’ In his first address, Tasoulas vowed to uphold the Constitution and tackle pressing challenges, from the Tempi tragedy to shifting geopolitics, calling national unity ‘an unbreakable condition’ for progress.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has welcomed the proposed US-Ukraine ceasefire, calling it a crucial step toward lasting peace. In a post on X, he urged Russia to respond, as global attention turns to Moscow’s next move.