Stella Mazonakis

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We must also prioritize a ceasefire in Gaza to ensure humanitarian aid access. Additionally, the agreement for a substantial increase in defense spending among NATO members is encouraging. Greece has consistently surpassed the 2% GDP defense spending target, even during challenging times, and I urge all partners to meet this commitment,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on Wednesday upon arriving at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands.

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis

“The final permit was issued just two days ago, allowing work to progress much faster. The machine has been ordered, the tender completed, and we have a contractor,” he said. Papastergiou noted that Greece was among the first countries to submit a successful proposal for this initiative. “We’ve joined the AI factories,” he said, also announcing that Greece is submitting a new proposal for an artificial intelligence factory in Western Macedonia, a region in need of support.

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Charles Kushner, father-in-law of Ivanka Trump, was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco this week, followed by Edward Walsh as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, announced by President Donald Trump on December 10, 2024, awaits Senate confirmation. Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and political advisor, has been a prominent figure in Trump’s circle since 2018.

5 days ago | greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis

In a media address, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese endorsed a US military strike targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing the global consensus against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for “dialogue and diplomacy” to prevent escalation in the region. “The international community has long agreed that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, and we support actions to enforce this,” Albanese stated.

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The tech giant announced last month that it will end the deal, which distributed modest payments among these outlets, effective from July 2025, citing a desire to spread a limited pool of funding across a broader range of publications. Notably, Greek City Times is not funded by these deals and is unaffected by this decision.