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.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is heading to Valencia to attend the European People’s Party congress, where the centre-right will elect new leadership and set its strategy ahead of the June European elections. Key discussions will focus on EU defence, competitiveness, and democratic resilience, with Mitsotakis expected to hold bilateral meetings with several European leaders.
A massive power outage has paralyzed Spain and Portugal, plunging cities like Madrid and Lisbon into chaos. Traffic lights are down, metro systems are evacuated, and airports are in disarray, with thousands of stranded passengers awaiting answers. Spain’s Red Eléctrica is scrambling to restore power, but no official cause has been disclosed. As the blackout disrupts trains, businesses, and even the Madrid Open tennis tournament, governments face mounting pressure to address the crisis.
In response to the devastating floods in Spain that have claimed numerous lives, Greece has extended its condolences and offered assistance. The floods, which hit Valencia and surrounding regions hard, have led to a national state of mourning and ongoing rescue operations. European support is also being mobilized to aid in the recovery efforts.
Spain’s devastating floods highlight Europe’s unpreparedness for climate change, as national and regional authorities face criticism over delayed warnings and inadequate emergency responses. The intense rainfall in Valencia underscores the escalating dangers of a warming atmosphere, compelling urgent calls for improved crisis management and climate adaptation.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou extended heartfelt condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with the Spanish people following devastating floods in eastern Spain. The floods have left towns submerged and hundreds trapped, with at least 64 confirmed dead and many more missing. In her message, Sakellaropoulou conveyed Greece’s support for recovery efforts, highlighting the extraordinary rainfall that overwhelmed the region.
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