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Marc: What Tsipras, Samaras & Karystianou attract & from whom
The party with the greatest potential support appears to be one led by Maria Karystianou, with a voting probability reaching 32.3% - Tsipras’s “party” at 24%, Samaras’s “party” at 16.3% - Much lower levels among those who express certainty about their vote - Mitsotakis’s approval for prime minister shows cross-party characteristics
Today’s “showdown” over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: The Amendment, the backstory, and the challenge of implementation
After 2 p.m. — Mitsotakis’ speech: He will address Parliament, calling on opposition parties — especially PASOK — to take responsibility. The government’s goal: Respect for a sacred monument
Amendment submitted for the Monument of the Unknown Soldier – The details of what it provides
The amendment is expected to be voted on tomorrow – The Ministry of Defense will be responsible for the maintenance, care & promotion of the Monument, while the Hellenic Police will be responsible for maintaining public order
British Museum: To boost its funds, it hosted a pink-themed ball among the Parthenon Sculptures – Tickets cost £2,000 (photos)
With plenty of champagne and Indian cuisine in honor of an important Indian benefactor, the evening featured celebrities such as Mick Jagger, the Mayor of London, Princess Diana’s nieces & heirs of powerful business families - Prompting strong reactions from the Greek side
Gerapetritis to Fidan: Erhurman’s election opens a new chapter of hope for Cyprus’ reunification
Diplomatic sources report that the Greek Foreign Minister informed his Turkish counterpart about the Greek proposal for a meeting of five coastal states. He stressed that issues of sovereignty are not up for discussion and noted that the only difference between Greece and Turkey concerns the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf
