podlist.gr

The Greek Current
The Greek Current

Congress focuses on Cyprus as Mitsotakis prepares for US visit

This week the leaders of the Hellenic Caucus in Congress sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to invite President Christodoulides to the White House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. They also urged the Biden administration to take a series of steps that could take the US-Cyprus relationship to new heights. In the meantime, Prime Minister Mitsotakis will visit New York and Chicago next week, a visit that highlights Greece’s growing reputation beyond Washington. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the latest developments on Cyprus in Washington, and provide a look ahead at Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ upcoming visit to the US.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Sarbanes, Hellenic Caucus Leaders Urge President Biden to Formally Invite the President of Cyprus to the White House to Mark 50th Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece's Economic Comeback

Gov’t rules out referendum on same-sex marriage bill

Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages

Greece to Sell ‘Significant’ Stake in Piraeus Bank in Months (1)

Mitsotakis says he wants Greece to become exporter of green energy

Πηγή: http://www.hellenicleaders.com/

‹ Προηγούμενο Επόμενο ›

Περισσότερα επεισόδια

Europe's infernal summer: Record heat, wildfires, and migration

Europe and Greece are once again under pressure, as crises largely outside their control have left many on the continent feeling exposed. This summer we have seen sweltering heatwaves, unprecedented wildfires, and a sudden migration crisis at Spain’s border. After facing extended heatwaves last month, fires displaced more than 300,000 people in France and Spain, while firefighters in Greece...

Economic and political uncertainties, the specter of touristification, and the story of Greek shipping

With the summer season in full swing, it’s not just vacations, the islands, and pristine beaches that are top of mind for Greeks. Global uncertainty, crises in the Middle East, a cost of living crisis, and the specter of touristification remain key concerns, and tackling these challenges is going to be tricky as Greece inches toward national elections. The economy is obviously at the heart of...

Cyprus: 52 years of occupation, of peace efforts, and of the fight for justice

On July 20th we marked 52 years since phase one of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. For 52 years, Turkey has never been held accountable for this illegal invasion and occupation, for the division it imposed on the island, or for the lives and communities it shattered. Today, despite international condemnation, UN resolutions, and calls for negotiations, the Cyprus issue remains one of the world's...