Greek PM was ‘grandstanding’ in sculpture row: UK’s Sunak
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday defended his decision to snub Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing his Greek counterpart of playing to the gallery in a row over ancient sculptures.
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Acropolis row: UK and Greece quarrel over cancelled PM meeting
Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.
Donald Tusk: sharp-tongued fighter who led EU through crises
Former EU chief Donald Tusk, leader of the Polish opposition that is tipped to have won a majority in Sunday’s elections, is a football-mad historian with roots in the anti-communist movement.
DFA hands over assistance for OFWs to DMW
Starting July 1, 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will turn over its Assistance-To-Nationals functions (ATN) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Mitsotakis: the PM who steered Greece from brink to growth
Greek ex-prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who hopes to clinch an absolute majority in next week’s general election, is credited with returning his debt-ridden country to a path of growth.
Greek PM, officials sued over rail tragedy by victims’ group
A passenger train collided with a freight train shortly before midnight on February 28 after being mistakenly allowed to run on the same track.
Marcos says gov’t ‘working hard’ to upgrade maritime sector: ‘We have to get it done’
The government is doing everything possible to meet the standards set by the European Union for the education, training, and certification of seafarers, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
‘Hero’ Greek diplomat describes Mariupol horror after escape
A Greek diplomat who remained in the besieged Ukraine city of Mariupol during the bombardment said on Sunday the destruction would rank alongside Stalingrad and Aleppo.
Task Force OKs vaccination certificates of Egypt, Greece, 6 others
The Philippines now recognizes vaccination certificates from eight more countries.
Austria pushes coronavirus co-operation with ‘smart countries’
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Friday he had held a videoconference with several other leaders of smaller, “smart” countries with a view to exchanging ideas on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
