In his weekly address on March 16, 2025, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the University of York’s plans to establish branches in Greece and celebrated Moody’s upgrade of Greece to investment grade. Highlighting government initiatives in health, justice, and education, he also addressed economic progress, urban redevelopment in Mati, and a commitment to legality, including crackdowns on crime and deceptive business practices.
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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 is scheduled to meet with outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the Presidential Palace today at noon. This marks their final official meeting before Sakellaropoulou’s term ends on March 13, when Konstantinos Tasoulas will be sworn in as Greece’s new President.
Greece’s conservative government has nominated Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas as the country’s next president. Tassoulas, a strong advocate for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, previously served as culture minister and played a key role in the campaign to reclaim the sculptures from the British Museum.
Outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expressed gratitude following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal of Konstantinos Tasoulas as the next President of Greece. In her statement, Sakellaropoulou reflected on her five-year term, emphasizing her commitment to fulfilling her duties responsibly and with respect for the Constitution. She concluded by wishing success to her successor, who will be chosen by the Greek Parliament for the next five years.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to address the Greek public on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, delivering a key message to citizens. The address will take place after the postponement of his scheduled meeting with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Further details will be revealed during the address.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Wednesday for their regular monthly briefing, with expectations that he will announce his proposal for the next president of Greece, aiming for consensus within both the opposition PASOK party and his governing New Democracy party.
Greece’s presidential election is shaping up with key contenders, including Kostas Tasoulas and Evangelos Venizelos, emerging as frontrunners. SYRIZA has proposed Louka Katseli as a progressive alternative, sparking debate across political lines. Public opinion favors bipartisan consensus, with 76% of citizens supporting a united approach to electing the nation’s next President.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is back in Athens and facing a crucial decision: choosing the next President of the Republic. While several names have circulated, Mitsotakis is reportedly considering a surprise candidate. This comes as the PM prepares for a key trilateral meeting with Egypt and Cyprus, focusing on Turkey’s expanding role in the region, particularly concerning Syria.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou called the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X…
Greek leaders, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended the New Year’s liturgy at Athens Metropolitan Church, led by Archbishop Ieronymos. The ceremony highlighted unity and tradition as the nation welcomed 2025.
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honored three exceptional individuals at the Presidential Palace in Athens on December 19, 2024. Recognized for their selfless acts and contributions to Greece were Angeliki Giannakidou, “Lady of Evros” and founder of the Ethnological Museum of Thrace; Athina Papachristou, who donated an ambulance funded by her life savings; and Dimitris Pyromallis, who gifted his Maria Callas collection to the National Opera House. The President praised their “creativity, moral awareness, and altruism” as inspirational for all Greeks.
Greece’s presidential election is approaching, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to announce his candidate by mid-January. Current President Katerina Sakellaropoulou is a potential candidate for a second term, but other prominent figures like Lucas Papademos, Evangelos Venizelos, and Yannis Stournaras are also being considered. The election, decided by the Greek Parliament, requires a supermajority in initial voting rounds.
The countdown has begun for Greece’s presidential selection, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to announce his candidate by late January. As he weighs his options, including reappointing current President Katerina Sakellaropoulou or selecting a new centrist figure, political stakes are high. Notable contenders include Lucas Papademos and Yannis Stournaras, with the decision potentially reshaping Greece’s political landscape.
Athens commemorated 50 years of Greek foreign policy since the restoration of democracy with a two-day conference featuring prominent leaders and diplomats. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou highlighted the ongoing Cyprus issue as a “deep trauma,” while Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis emphasized dialogue as key to resolving disputes, including Greek-Turkish tensions. Former Prime Ministers George Papandreou and Antonis Samaras offered contrasting views, with Papandreou praising diplomatic milestones like the Prespa Agreement and Samaras criticising current foreign policy as weakened.
Greece has gifted a painting of the Virgin Mary, titled *Queen of the Bees*, to Notre Dame Cathedral during its grand reopening ceremony. Created by a Mount Athos monk, the artwork commemorates the miraculous survival of 200,000 rooftop bees during the devastating 2019 fire. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou presented the symbolic gift in a gesture of friendship and resilience, joining 40 world leaders for the celebration.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is set to conclude her term as Greece’s President amidst debates on her effectiveness. Although supported by figures like Alexis Tsipras, her legacy remains contentious, highlighted by her support for same-sex marriage. As she prepares to leave office, what does the future hold for this pivotal political figure?
Thessaloniki, Greece – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou inaugurated the new “Venizelos”…
The Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said that despite a public and international outcry against it,…
Thessaloniki residents gathered at City Hall on Monday to bid farewell to former mayor Yannis Boutaris, who passed away at the age of 82. The funeral was attended by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and other political figures, with wreaths sent by the entire political world. Boutaris, known for his progressive leadership, will be cremated as per his wishes, having advocated for the establishment of a crematorium in Thessaloniki during his tenure.