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In the Turkish press, there is a celebratory atmosphere following the approval of the Turkey-Libya memorandum, which is considered a strong response against Greece, Cyprus, and other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean, with references to the Greek defeat and concerns about Turkish military activities in the area. #ΓαλάζιαΠατρίδα #Τουρκία #Ελλάδα (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II argued that the ratification of the Turkey-Libya memorandum by the eastern Libya parliament, following its ratification by the western Libya parliament in 2019, would provoke diplomatic reactions and strengthen Turkish activity in the eastern Mediterranean. He estimated that energy and bilateral relations would be affected, without changing Greece's legal position. He noted that Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel, and the EU were expected to reiterate that the memorandum is null and produces no legal effects against third countries, as, in his view, it disregards the rights of Greek islands, especially Crete, based on UNCLOS. He added that verbal notes and coordinated European and international positions would be significant. Appelaios called on Athens to intensify pressure on Libya for the delimitation of maritime zones or to finalize the Greece-Egypt agreement of 2020, which, he noted, overlaps with Turkish-Libyan claims. He estimated that Turkey could interpret the ratification as a "green light" for further seismic surveys, geophysical studies, or drilling in the contested areas, as well as for increased naval presence and pressure to accept its claims. According to him, such moves would increase the risk of incidents. He characterized the ratification as a blow to the Greece-Cyprus-Israel axis and said it would complicate Greek research south of Crete. He mentioned that Libya had already reacted to the surveys since August, with a verbal note and a threat to freeze talks. He also estimated that Turkey would seek to exploit the now united Libyan position as leverage for multilateral negotiations. He predicted further rapprochement between Haftar and Turkey at economic, political, and possibly military levels, following the lifting of the 2020 boycott. According to him, this could alter the balance in eastern Libya and have serious implications for cooperation with Greece and Egypt. He clarified that the ratification would not resolve Libya's internal divisions nor would it automatically confer international legitimacy on the memorandum against third parties, but would politically strengthen Turkey and complicate Greek diplomacy. He added that Greece's legal position remained strong and that any potential escalation would depend on Turkish actions and the Greek response. Finally, he criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that it had not acted in a timely manner, and mentioned that if he were prime minister, he would have already requested the resignation of George Gerapetritis. #Λιβύη #ΕλληνικήΔιπλωματία #ΑνατολικήΜεσόγειος (translated)

The former Assistant Attorney General Loukis Loukaidis did not plead guilty to charges of theft and money laundering related to the expropriation of a property worth 177,000 euros, with the hearing of the case set for February 9, 2027. #ΛουκήςΛουκαΐδης #Απαλλοτρίωση #Κακουργιοδικείο (translated)

Pavel Prigozhin, the son of the founder of Wagner, has taken over the leadership of the notorious mercenary force in Africa, expanding the organization's activities and reaping huge profits from both criminal and legitimate enterprises. #Βάγκνερ #Πριγκόζιν #μισθοφόροι (translated)

The leader of the Turkish Cypriots, Tufan Erhuyurman, announced that the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, shares his concerns regarding the cultural and diplomatic activities of the Turkish Cypriot side, emphasizing the need to create favorable conditions for building trust. #Κυπριακό #Διπλωματία #Εμπιστοσύνη (translated)

Chris Avramidis wrote that 1,500 artisanal bakeries closed within three years, of which 1,200 for economic reasons. He cited the president of the Professional Chamber, who, according to him, stated that more bakeries had closed than during the Occupation. He added that professionals claimed their energy costs had increased by 40%. Avramidis noted that the four largest energy groups had shown operational profitability exceeding 1 billion euros in terms of EBITDA in 2025 from energy production, trading, and supply activities. He mentioned that he asked the government if it planned to intervene in the market and the profits of the groups to reduce costs for small businesses. According to Avramidis, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis referred to the greatest energy crisis in history, previous state interventions, and the taxation of windfall profits, while stating that retail electricity prices in Greece were lower than the European average. Avramidis stated that he raised the question of how the closure of small businesses coexisted with the high profitability of energy groups, asking for a specific new measure for bakeries. In his account, Marinakis responded again referencing already implemented measures, fixed household tariffs, and comparatively low electricity prices in Greece, without announcing new support for bakeries. Avramidis argued that the government response did not address the issue of small businesses and that the energy crisis had different consequences for small professionals and large groups. He said that for the former it could mean closure, while for the latter it coexisted with profits of hundreds of millions of euros. #ενεργειακήκρίση #οικονομία #φούρνοι (translated)

I felt your support, it was a critical phase. I am gradually restarting my activities now, with the help of God and your prayers. Leon added that in the past days, with the trial he faced, he felt a particular closeness to those who are facing serious health problems. #ΠάπαςΛέων #Υγεία #Καρκίνος (translated)

The former Turkish Ambassador Namık Tan expressed strong criticism against the American Ambassador Tom Barak for his diplomatic activities in Istanbul and called on the Turkish government to summon him to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for explanations. #Τουρκία #Διπλωματία #ΑμερικανόςΠρέσβης (translated)

Dvs Dvs posted a text attributed to Kostas Kapo, who wrote that he met Stamatis a year and a half ago when he invited him to his show to discuss the woodcutters of Tempi. He mentioned that he appreciated the straightforwardness of the questions and his ability to guide the discussion, characterizing this type of journalism as preferable to interviews with pre-agreed questions. Kapo noted that Stamatis had other business activities and that journalism was a personal passion for him. He added that, in a conversation with Theodoros Panagos in Patissia, he had asked him why he chose One instead of a larger nationwide channel. According to Kapo, Stamatis replied that at One, the ownership did not interfere in his work and that his show had greater viewership than similar programs from major channels that aired at the same time. Kapo expressed his belief that Stamatis would soon return to another channel, possibly with a different format for the show, and wished that Ion would also join his team. #δημοσιογραφία #συνεντεύξεις #ΜΜΕ (translated)

Turkish media warns that Greek moves regarding the GSI may lead to new tensions between Greece and Turkey, as the Republican People's Party argues that activities in areas considered Turkish continental shelf should be conducted in coordination with Ankara. #Ελλάδα #Τουρκία #GSI (translated)

Al-Hayya's turn will come, and he will be sent to meet [Ismail] Haniyeh and his comrades in the depths of hell. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz launched a new attack against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, accusing him of continuing to "roll out the red carpet for the murderers and rapists of Hamas," while claiming that Ankara supports "the terrorist activities" reportedly organized by the Palestinian organization from Turkish territory, "against Israel and significant Muslim countries in the region." #Τουρκία #Χαμάς #Ισραήλ (translated)

The newspaper KERBEROS wrote that the "Archipelago" Institute reported to the European Public Prosecutor's Office that at least 52 million euros from the Fisheries Leader program were allegedly allocated to hotels, gyms, restaurants, spas, cafes, and other unrelated activities instead of supporting fishermen. It added that Schinas would clash with the "sinful past." #Αλιεία #ΕυρωπαϊκήΈνωση #Δικαιοσύνη (translated)

The account amlicious wondered why they hadn't seen the relevant content earlier. They mentioned that the person they were addressing had participated in many activities and had received awards, while, in their opinion, others who didn't deserve it were being promoted. They described it as humble and said that it made them stand out. https://t.co/842SdlKng7 #ταπεινότητα #βραβεία #δραστηριότητες (translated)

Cerberus wrote that the Anti-Money Laundering Authority was investigating the association that, according to him, was founded by Thanos Plevris and Gaka. He claimed that Plevris would be checked for possible involvement in a money laundering case. https://t.co/d9mh9LxBLA #Διαφάνεια #Νομιμοποίηση #Έρευνα (translated)