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POLITICS1d agoTrump 'not happy' with Kimberly Guilfoyle, weighs firing her as ambassador to GreeceThe former Fox News personality Guilfoyle was previously engaged to the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.CNBC
POLITICS1d agoGreece's social media ban for under-15s: What you need to knowThe government argues that setting a clear age limit, combined with reliable age checks, will help protect children from potential risks associated with social media usage.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoGreece Unveils New Rules Banning Social Media Use Among MinorsNew regulating preventing minors under 15 from accessing platforms such as Facebook and Instagram will come into force in January subject to a final vote in parliament.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoTrump, Rubio consider firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece: AP sourcePresident Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of explosive reports alleging she engaged in misconduct during her tenure in Athens. A senior U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” over Guilfoyle’s questionable actions…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoTrump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conductUS President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely p***** off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and are likely to decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. The official, who spoke on...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoTrump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conductPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoThe Trump Government evaluates whether to relieve the controversial US ambassador to GreeceLa diplomática en Grecia, vinculada a escándalos recientes, podría ser reemplazada, según fuentes de la oficina presidencial. Investigaciones apuntan a que habría aceptado favores de empresarios y solicitado pagos a un donante antes de su confirmación.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoAP Source: Trump and Rubio weigh dismissing ambassador to Greece after allegationsTrump and Rubio are evaluating firing the ambassador to Greece after allegations of inappropriate conduct. The inspector general is reviewing the accusations. Guilfoyle faces criticism for alleged abuses of power and threats. Rubio, initially a defender, now avoids commenting on the reports.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoRubio praises nationalism and ties ‘America First’ values to ancient GreeceUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Western nations to prioritise their own interests in a speech in Athens.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoUS Ambassador to Greece asked Trump donor for 100,000 USD (WSJ)Una diplomática de EE.UU. solicitó fondos a un influyente donante para liquidar una deuda personal antes de su confirmación oficial en Grecia.El secretario de Estado evitó comentar el asunto, mientras que el donante rechazó el pedido por temor a repercusiones personales.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoRubio calls for new era of power between US, Europe, with ancient Greece as backdropSecretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for a new era of U.S. and European power on the global stage in a major speech delivered in Athens, Greece, with a dramatic background provided by the ancient Acropolis and the setting Mediterranean sun. He said the U.S. and its allies stand at a crossroads of…The Hill
POLITICS6d agoRubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threatsThe U.S. and Greece are launching a joint security program to strengthen counterterrorism information sharing between their law enforcement agencies.Defense News
POLITICS6d agoRubio Stresses Need for U.S. Security Work With Greece on Migration and TerrorismSecretary of State Marco Rubio praised Greece for spending more on defense, while saying it needs to address “mass migration.”NYT World
POLITICS6d agoUS, Greece to jointly combat security threats, Rubio saysRubio called Greece a “strong and model NATO ally” and a “source of stability in an unstable world.”Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 7‘Nobody wants a new Greece’: Calls grow for crisis election in RomaniaFar-right leader George Simion tells POLITICO Romanian president Nicușor Dan will face a campaign to oust him if he keeps refusing a snap poll to end months of deadlock in Bucharest.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 6Rubio will call to defend Western civilization in GreeceEl diplomático estadounidense visita Grecia para discutir la seguridad energética en medio de tensiones globales. Se reunirá con líderes locales.Su discurso en la histórica Pnyx, frente a la Acrópolis, será el punto culminante, evocando el legado democrático en un momento crítico.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Norwegian Charged in Greece Rues Trial’s ‘Chilling’ Effect on Migrants’ Rights DefendersNorwegian aid worker Tommy Olsen says his trial in Greece is about discouraging others from ever coming to the aid of refugees and migrants reaching Europe’s shores.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 5Greece and Turkey’s increasingly blatant hostility could turn lethalGreece Letter: Turkey, to extend its claims over the eastern Mediterranean, plans to create two marine parksIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 5Rubio travels to Iceland, Greece and Portugal on a security-focused tourMarcos Rubio inicia su gira en Islandia, abordando economía y seguridad con funcionarios locales, continuando hacia Grecia para el Diálogo Estratégico.En Portugal, el enfoque estará en la colaboración en defensa y tecnología, cerrando su visita en el contexto de la cooperación con aliados de la OTAN.Clarín
POLITICSOct 3US ambassador's interventions in Greece spark controversy in Bucharest and AthensAccording to revelations by the 'Wall Street Journal,' Kimberly Guilfoyle would not hesitate to threaten toppling governments to promote sales of American liquefied natural gas.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 3Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon MarblesBulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 3Greece returns remains of Czar Samuel to BulgariaA warrior emperor who ruled the Bulgarian Empire in the Middle Ages, Czar Samuel is a symbol of Bulgarian national identity. But his remains have been in Greece for decades – and he is also claimed by North Macedonia.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surgesEU migration pact improvements face criticism for insufficient tools to manage large-scale migration emergencies.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Greece pitches suspension of the EU’s right to asylum during migration crisesA special regime would be activated in case of a rapid increase in arrivals and migrants flows used as a hybrid threat by third countries. Several EU governments seem open to the proposal, which could feature in the Commission’s new Emergency Response.EuroNews [en]