WHY I AM RUNNING IN ITALY FOR THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
By former British MEP Sir Graham Watson* Married to an Italian for over 30 years and with two children who are dual nationals, I did not until recently seek an Italian passport.
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April 29, 2024 Scottish First Minister resigns after power sharing terminated
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf announced on Monday (29 April) that he will leave office following his decision to dissolve the governing coalition between his Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Greens last week.
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April 27, 2024 Greek President presents replica of Kore statue to Chile
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou wrapped up her official visit to Chile unveiling a replica of the Kore statue from the Archaic period that will go on display at Santiago’s Grecia metro station. Donated by the Acropolis Museum the artefact is meant to symbolize the friendly ties between the two nations.
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April 27, 2024 Von der Leyen to avoid TikTok in very ‘personal’ campaign
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not be using TikTok in her campaign for June’s EU elections, “in view of security concerns,” her campaign chief spokesperson said, despite her aim to reach citizens with an innovative and personal touch.
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April 15, 2024 Fredi Beleri named ruling ND candidate in European elections
The ruling Conservatives has announced Fredi Beleri, an ethnic Greek mayor-elect in Albania recently sentenced to two years in prison for vote-buying, as a candidate for the upcoming European elections.
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March 30, 2024 PM notes high stakes of Euro elections
As the dust settled after Parliament’s rejection of the confidence motion against the government on Thursday night, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has linked the upcoming European elections to Greece’s political stability upon which country’s forward course hinges.
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March 27, 2024 Greek foreign minister urges European focus on Beleri case
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Wednesday that the case of Fredi Beleri, a mayor from Albania’s Greek minority who was recently sentenced to two years in prison for buying votes, should be viewed as a European concern rather than a bilateral issue between the two Balkan neighbors.
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March 25, 2024 Taiwan: MEPs visit this week in order to “express solidarity” with the nation
By Martin Banks A top level delegation of MEPs, MPs and other officials is in Taiwan this week in order to “express solidarity” with the nation.
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March 19, 2024 Erdogan’s comments on Cyprus a blatant distortion of the historical truth, say sources
Greek diplomatic sources have reacted to remarks made by the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding Cyprus.
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March 13, 2024 Mitsotakis to meet with Biden in April
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington on April 4.
