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Greek PM seeks fresher image with cabinet reshuffle

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a cabinet reshuffle a few days into the new year and almost two years into his four-year term. Most of the top ministers in key posts remain in place, indicating a policy continuity for the economy and foreign affairs, but there were a few notable additions. One of those is Nicolas Yatromanolakis, who’s appointment as deputy culture minister made him the first ever openly gay Cabinet member in Greece’s history.

Nikos Efstathiou, a journalist with the Greek daily Kathimerini, joins us to analyze this latest move by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, the significance of some of these new appointments, and give an update on the vaccine rollout in Greece.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

Cabinet reshuffle sees few changes in top posts, new deputies

Greek PM keeps key ministers, seeks fresher image in cabinet makeover

Clerics defy government over closure of churches

Cyprus, US officials mark 'watershed' moment in bilateral relations

Acting Secretary Wolf Participates in Ceremonial Groundbreaking of CYCLOPS in Cyprus

Athens eyeing restart of exploratory talks with Ankara

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