Konstantina Karampatsoli, a prominent Greek Member of Parliament from the New Democracy party, attended the historic inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20th, 2025. Invited by Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Karampatsoli was the only Greek politician present at the ceremony. During her visit to Washington, she also met with U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and participated in a reception with the Greek-American community.
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A historic ceasefire agreement signed today outlines the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners. The deal includes a six-week ceasefire, IDF withdrawal from central Gaza, and the daily entry of 600 aid trucks. Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. will guarantee the agreement, with the first prisoner releases occurring just hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Ukraine has received its first shipment of liquefied natural gas from the United States, marking a significant step in reducing dependence on Russian energy sources. The delivery, facilitated by DTEK, arrived at a Greek terminal via the Mediterranean. This milestone comes just before the expiration of a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine and ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. Given heightened Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, this development is crucial for regional energy security.