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Greece's €25 billion defense strategy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis just announced Greece will allocate €25 billion as part of a 12-year defense strategy that is going to be transformative for the country’s armed forces. The plan is forward looking, focusing on the integration of advanced defense technologies and the active participation of the Greek defense industry in all defense programs. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ vision for the Greek armed forces in the 21st century.

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

Greece plans €25 billion defense overhaul with new strategy

Cypriot leaders agree to form Bicommunal Youth Technical Committee

Rival leaders of split Cyprus make inroads to work together but rift remains

Turkey denounces opposition calls for a day of no shopping

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