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<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Democracy (Greece)</span> Greek centre-right political party

New Democracy is a liberal-conservative political party in Greece. In contemporary Greek politics, New Democracy has been the main centre-right to right-wing political party and one of the two major parties along with its historic rival, the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). New Democracy and PASOK were created in the wake of the toppling of the military junta in 1974, ruling Greece in succession for the next four decades. Following the electoral decline of PASOK, New Democracy remained one of the two major parties in Greece, the other being the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA). The party was founded in 1974 by Konstantinos Karamanlis and in the same year it formed the first cabinet of the Third Hellenic Republic. New Democracy is a member of the European People's Party, the largest European political party since 1999, the Centrist Democrat International, and the International Democracy Union.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Konstantinos Mitsotakis</span> Prime Minister of Greece from 1990 to 1993

Konstantinos Mitsotakis was a Greek politician who was Prime Minister of Greece from 1990 to 1993. He graduated in law and economics from the University of Athens. His son, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was elected as the Prime Minister of Greece following the 2019 Greek legislative election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyriakos Mitsotakis</span> Prime Minister of Greece

Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a Greek politician currently serving as the prime minister of Greece since July 2019, except for a month between May and June 2023. Mitsotakis has been president of the New Democracy party since 2016. He is generally associated with the centre-right, espousing economically liberal and socially liberal policies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adonis Georgiadis</span> Greek politician (born 1972)

Spyridon-Adonis Georgiadis, commonly known as Adonis Georgiadis, is a Greek politician, author, publisher and former telemarketer. Often described as being on the far right of the political spectrum, he currently serves as Vice President of New Democracy and Minister for Health in the Second Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He previously served in the same cabinet as Minister for Labour and Social Security (2023–2024), Minister for Development and Investment in the First Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis (2019–2023), Minister for Health in the Cabinet of Antonis Samaras (2013–2014) and Deputy Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping in the Cabinet of Lucas Papademos (2011–2012).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greece–United Kingdom relations</span> Bilateral relations

Greek–British relations are foreign relations between Greece and the United Kingdom. Greece and the United Kingdom maintain excellent and cordial relations and consider each other an ally with the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, paying an official visit to London in 2021. Greece and the United Kingdom are both members of the United Nations, NATO and the Council of Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thanos Plevris</span> Greek politician

Athanasios "Thanos" Plevris is a Greek politician and son of author Konstantinos Plevris who served as the Minister for Health under the cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis from 2021 to 2023. Plevris is often described as a radical right and islamophobic voice in Greek politics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">China–Greece relations</span> Bilateral relations

People's Republic of China has an embassy in Athens. The Hellenic Republic has an embassy in Beijing and three general consulates in Guangzhou, Hong-Kong and since 2005 in Shanghai. The Port of Piraeus is important from a geostrategic view for China, as it helps China's transactions with the whole of Europe. Thousands of Chinese people are living in Greece in the Overseas Chinese context and approximately 1000 Greek citizens are living in China. Modern diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1972. Today, Greece and China enjoy a very good relationship based on a solid foundation, which continues to be growing steadily.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greece–Qatar relations</span> Bilateral relations

Greece–Qatar relations are the bilateral relations between Greece and Qatar. Relations were established in 1973.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michalis Chrisochoidis</span> Greek politician

Michalis Chrisochoidis is a Greek politician and member of the Hellenic Parliament for the Athens B2 constituency with New Democracy. He currently serves as Minister for Citizen Protection in the Second Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He previously served in the same role on four separate occasions, as a member of PASOK and an independent politician. He has also served as Minister for the Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping (2010), Minister for Regional Development and Competitiveness (2010–2011), Minister for Development, Competitiveness and Shipping (2011–2012), Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks (2013–2015) and Minister for Health (2023–2024).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marika Mitsotakis</span> Greek politician (1930–2012)

Marika Mitsotakis was the wife of the former Prime Minister of Greece Konstantinos Mitsotakis. She was regarded as a prominent political voice with the New Democracy political party, her husband's government, and Greek politics. She was nicknamed "Mrs. Marika" among Greeks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greece–Venezuela relations</span> Bilateral relations

Greece–Venezuela relations are the bilateral relations between Greece and Venezuela. Greece has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Athens. Both countries are full members of the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nikos Dendias</span> Greek politician

Nikolaos "Nikos" Dendias is a Greek lawyer and politician of the conservative New Democracy party who has been serving as Minister for National Defence in the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis since 2023. He is a Member of the Hellenic Parliament for Athens, and previously served as Minister for National Defence from November 2014 to January 2015 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from July 2019 to May 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kasteli Airport</span> Airport in Heraklion, Crete

Kasteli International Airport is a military airport located 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Heraklion, in Kasteli on the Greek island of Crete. It started operating in 1940 and it now has a single runway with a length of 2,991 m (9,813 ft). The airport is used by F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force's 133 Combat Group. The Ariadne Airport Group consortium, consisting of the GEK Terna in partnership with the Indian GMR Group has been selected to develop, operate and manage a new international airport on this site as a replacement for the existing Heraklion International Airport. The new Kasteli International Airport is due to open by 2027.

Events in the year 2020 in Greece.

Events in the year 2021 in Greece.

Events in the year 2022 in Greece.

Events in the year 2023 in Greece.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Second Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis</span> Greeces New Democracy party government since June 2023

The Second Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in on 27 June 2023, following the Greek legislative election in June 2023. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of New Democracy, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Greece on 26 June.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Giorgos Gerapetritis</span> Greek politician (born 1967)

Giorgos Gerapetritis is a Greek politician, professor and lawyer serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic since June 2023.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Shooting at Greek shipping company kills four, including owner and suspected gunman". AP News. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. ↑ Smith, Helena (2024-02-15). "Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  4. ↑ "Greece's conservative government survives a no-confidence motion called over deadly rail disaster". Associated Press . 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "Head of Greek extreme far-right Golden Dawn party is granted early release from prison". Associated Press. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Greek extreme far-right leader to return to prison after judges rescind his early release". Associated Press. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "42 rescued but 3 still missing after a migrant boat sends a distress signal south of Greece". Associated Press. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Thessaloniki Celebrates as PAOK Wins Greek Soccer Title". Greek Reporter. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Egyptians held nearly a year over deadly shipwreck are released from Greek jail after case dismissed". Associated Press. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport". AP News. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  11. ↑ "Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day running". AP News. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  12. ↑ "Motor yacht crew face criminal charges over Greek island fire allegedly started by firework display". AP News. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  13. ↑ "Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze". BBC. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  14. ↑ "A Greek police officer guarding a top judge's house is injured in a predawn gasoline bomb attack". AP News. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
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  17. ↑ "Greece arrests 7 over arson attacks on synagogue, Israeli-owned hotel". Reuters . July 4, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Greek border guard shot in abdomen while patrolling border with Turkey". Associated Press . July 21, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Greece Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  20. ↑ "Iasos, Pioneer of New Age Music, Dies at 77". Pitchfork. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  21. ↑ "Πέθανε ο Γιώργος Δαρίβας". www.sport24.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  22. ↑ Νούση, Αλίκη (2024-01-20). "Πέθανε ο Χάρης Κωστόπουλος σε ηλικία 59 ετών". Debater.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-01-20.
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