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Alexandros Itimoudis wrote that he had read opinions from Turks and some in Greece in favor of applying "hard power" in Libya, while he used an offensive label for the Turks. He asked when Turkey had demonstrated such power south of Crete and mentioned two examples: in 2020 in the Aegean, where, he claimed, the frigate "Kemal Reis" left with a large hole, and in Al Wandiyah, where, according to him, Turkish forces were bombed by warplanes. He concluded that Greece should exercise the 12 nautical miles, stating that then hard power would be demonstrated in practice. #Ελλάδα #Τουρκία #Λιβύη (translated)

FLORENTIA stated that Turkey selectively used international law to contest the influence of the Greek islands and to claim greater control in the Eastern Mediterranean. She wrote that Kastellorizo had a crucial position, as it, according to her, connected the Greek and Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zones, and claimed that Ankara aimed to place Turkish continental shelf between Greece and Cyprus. Regarding Cyprus, FLORENTIA mentioned that Turkey argued to the west of the island that it was not entitled to a continental shelf, while to the east and south it invoked the rights of islands and signed delimitation agreements with the entity it referred to as a "pseudo-state." According to the post, these moves aimed to involve energy companies with the Turkish Cypriot side and to use natural gas as a means of pressure. FLORENTIA linked Turkish claims to the Turkey-Libya Memorandum and the doctrine of "Blue Homeland," arguing that the goal was for Turkey to gain a regulatory role in pipelines, cables, and investments towards Europe. She also criticized what she described as the contradiction between Turkey's non-accession to the UNCLOS and the invocation of judicial decisions based on it. Finally, she noted that an official European map showed a maritime zone between Crete, Kastellorizo, and Cyprus, which, according to her, Turkey presented as disputed. #Καστελόριζο #ΔιεθνέςΔίκαιο #Γεωπολιτική (translated)

The Audit Office published a report highlighting serious weaknesses in the process of granting urban planning permits, with examples of legalizing unauthorized developments, delays of up to 11 years, and warns of the risk of rewarding illegality. #πολεοδομία #νομιμοποίηση #Κύπρος (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis stated that during his visit yesterday to Abu Dhabi, he was welcomed at the palace by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi. He described him as an enlightened leader and compared his governance to that of the Roman emperors of the 2nd century. He attributed the creation of the United Arab Emirates to the leadership of the family and the inspiration of his father, which he described as a country of innovation, respect, and connection to the past, open to the world. He added that it is worth visiting, as it serves as a global example to follow, and that Greece stands by its side. #ΗνωμέναΑραβικάΕμιράτα #Ηγεσία #ΔιακρατικέςΣχέσεις (translated)

The author argued that the government was using accounting tricks and communication lies to present the economy as strong. He noted that Greece had come to be compared only with Bulgaria and that, even in these comparisons, Greek consumers were at a disadvantage. As an example, he mentioned a Bulgarian and provided a related link. https://t.co/fye8b34PH9 #Οικονομία #Ελλάδα #Αγορές #GR #BG (translated)

Kostas Vaxevanis wrote that Documento had received complaints that Michalis Bekiris, the director of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' office, did not have a degree, even though his biography in Parliament stated that he graduated in Social Sciences with a degree from France. He himself noted that the newspaper's investigation did not locate a publication of Bekiris' appointment in the Government Gazette. According to Vaxevanis, when Documento asked Bekiris for his appointment and degree, he replied that he was offering voluntary services alongside Mitsotakis, in a position outside government structures, without clarifying whether he had a degree or from which French university. The journalist argued that advisors to prime ministers and ministers should be appointed and checked by law, whether they are compensated or not, and cited as an example the unpaid advisor at the Ministry of Culture, Anna Panagiotarea. Vaxevanis linked the issue to a previous publication by Documento, according to which Bekiris had bought a house in Patras at half the price. #Πολιτική #Διαφάνεια #Κοινωνία (translated)

Athletiko reported that Cyril Dessers, Anas Salah-Eddin, Imran Louza, and Stefanos Kotsolis were at the T-Center for the match between Panathinaikos and Hapoel, following, as it was written, agents Unai and Jacob Nistrup. https://t.co/XgDks6YzIn #Παναθηναϊκός #ποδόσφαιρο #TCenter (translated)

The account redcentre.gr wrote that Imánol celebrated intensely inside the Velodrome following Olympiacos' big away victory and ironically called on AEK fans to file a complaint. It added that they should take an example from the fans of Panathinaikos. #olympiacosfc #olympiacos https://t.co/spL2wcR1TI #ΘΡΥΛΟΣ #ΑΕΚ #ποδόσφαιρο (translated)

The article states that, after the massacres on Chios in 1822, women and children were transported as captives to the slave markets of Smyrna and Constantinople. It invoked a letter sent that spring from Constantinople by Dutch diplomat Gaspar Testa, in which he described captured children and women from Chios, some of whom had papers with the name and address of their owners. According to the post, by May 1, 1822, more than 41,000 slave ownership documents, known as "teskeredes," had been issued. The article mentioned that, according to the French-language newspaper of Smyrna, Spectateur Oriental, by May 10, customs duties for about 40,000 slaves had been paid at the city's customs. It also cited English sources, stating that the population of Chios before the destruction was approximately 110,000: about 20,000 fled or remained on the island to cultivate mastic, approximately 45,000 were killed, and the rest were sold as slaves. The post stated that the attack began on March 30, 1822, and that, according to the orders attributed to the Sultan, boys aged 3–12 and women aged 12–40 would be captured, while the others would be slaughtered. It described rapes, torture, and murders of civilians, as well as women who committed suicide or resisted to avoid capture. Citing the account of the priest Welsh from the English embassy in Constantinople, the article noted that about 500 women from Chios were sold in the fish market and that their prices ranged from 100 groats to 3 pounds per person. It added that similar scenes unfolded in Smyrna, where women and children were transported in chains and sent to the homes of those who had bought them. Finally, it cited Chian journalist Panagiotis Xenakis and "The Machine of Time," mentioning that the island remained devastated for years after 1822. #Χίος #ΕλληνικήΕπανάσταση #Σκλαβιά (translated)

This means that certain special conditions contribute to some countries being particularly affected – and France is a typical example," said Christine Lagarde during a discussion organized by the CNN network in Bangkok, where the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank is taking place. #Γαλλία #ΔημοσιονομικήΠολιτική #Ομόλογα (translated)

The Pointguard stated that he had only watched the last ten minutes of Olympiakos' game when the impressive comeback was completed. He added that, in his opinion, the game was a good example to understand the limitations and competitive ceiling of TJ Shorts. #paobc #μπάσκετ #Ολυμπιακός #TJShorts (translated)

PlayMaker15 wrote that, in his opinion, the top player in Europe could even overturn a 30-point deficit, with the others following his example. He added that having the best ace in the league alongside him made the effort even better. https://t.co/tlTAYCm4dX #μπάσκετ #αθλητισμός #ενθουσιασμός (translated)

The distinguished Greek scientist Stamatis Krimizis was honored as an honorary doctor at the National Technical University of Athens, where he presented lessons from space exploration regarding the survival of humanity on Earth, focusing on examples from Venus and Mars. #Διάστημα #Επιβίωση #Εξερεύνηση (translated)

Amalia wrote that if diplomacy had developed differently in late 1940 or early 1941, the Soviet Union could have attacked Greece while it was fighting Italy. She argued that the German-Soviet pact did not define spheres of influence in the Balkans and that Stalin was particularly interested in Bulgaria. According to her post, on November 25, 1940, Soviet diplomat Arkady Sobolev conveyed a proposal for an alliance in Sofia. Amalia stated that the USSR offered Bulgaria military support in case of threat, support for its territorial claims in Greek areas, non-interference in its internal politics, and free grain and oil. In return, she claimed, it sought to establish naval and air bases in Varna and Burgas, while Stalin asked Hitler to recognize Bulgaria as part of the Soviet sphere of influence. Amalia argued that the Comintern, in a message signed by Georgi Dimitrov, called on the Bulgarian Communist Party to mobilize politicians and the public in favor of the proposal. She estimated that Soviet support for Bulgarian claims would require an ultimatum to Greece and, in the event of refusal, an invasion by Soviet and Bulgarian troops. In the post, Hitler prevented the agreement, warning of a potential Sovietization of Bulgaria and promising the Bulgarians the same Greek territories without war. Amalia noted that King Boris rejected the Soviet proposal and that Bulgaria joined the Axis in March 1941. #Ιστορία #ΕλληνοϊταλικόςΠόλεμος #ΣοβιετικήΈνωση (translated)