The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue dealt a significant blow to the illegal arms trade by locating and seizing 3,081 items of knives, multi-tools, and swords during a check at the port of Thessaloniki. (translated)
Eight EU member states propose a "freeze" on the entry of new nicotine products into the market, raising concerns about innovation, competitiveness, and the increase of illegal trade. #νικοτίνη #καπνός #ΕυρωπαϊκήΈνωση (translated)
Mr. Šefčovič, in response to a related question about concerns regarding competitiveness, argued that the Commission's proposals are a response to distortions in international trade, state subsidies, and practices that are not in line with WTO rules. #Τουρκία #ΕΕ #Εμπόριο (translated)
In the joint press conference at the headquarters of the Commission, Mr. Bolat requested that Turkey be treated as a partner or an equal partner "from the outset" in the Industrial Accelerator Act and in "Made in EU", citing the industrial integration achieved over three decades of Customs Union, particularly in the automotive industry. #Τουρκία #ΕΕ #Εμπόριο (translated)
Turkey requested to be recognized as an equal partner within the framework of the new European industrial policies during the third EU-Turkey trade dialogue, with an agreement to lift barriers on import controls and an agreement on mutual recognition of economic operators. #Τουρκία #ΕΕ #Εμπόριο (translated)
The Parliamentary Commerce Committee requested targeted measures to avoid worsening inflation, emphasizing the need to support vulnerable groups, while the absence of the Minister of Finance raised concerns over the discussion of price issues. #Οικονομία #Πληθωρισμός #Ακρίβεια (translated)
Sefcovic assured yesterday in statements to reporters that China agreed to mitigate the flow of hybrid vehicles entering the European market, a decision that could curb the arrival of millions of Chinese cars in the coming years. #Κίνα #ΕΕ #Εμπόριο (translated)
China praised the compromises with the EU on trade, which are seen as preventing an escalation, particularly regarding Chinese hybrid vehicles and the growing trade deficit. #Κίνα #ΕΕ #Εμπόριο (translated)
The European Commissioner for Trade announced the restriction of hybrid vehicle imports from China to Europe to 10% of the market, following negotiations between the EU and Beijing. #ΥβριδικάΟχήματα #Κίνα #Ευρώπη (translated)
For the first time, shipping has been integrated with institutional weight as a distinct part of this dialogue, with the USA recognizing Greece as a strong and reliable maritime power, with a significant role in international transport, trade, and the global economy. Referring to the 6th Strategic Dialogue between Greece and the USA, Mr. Kikilias emphasized that "for the first time, shipping has been integrated with institutional weight as a distinct part of this dialogue, with the USA recognizing Greece as a strong and reliable maritime power, with a significant role in international transport, trade, and the global economy." #Ναυτιλία #ΕλλάδαΗΠΑ #ΜεταναστευτικέςΡοές (translated)
Speaking to the newspaper "Politis", the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michalis Damiouris, stated that the issuance of the maritime directive is expected to lead to the release of the Cypriot contribution, amounting to 25 million euros, to the GSI. #Ενέργεια #NAVTEX #Διασύνδεση (translated)
At the meeting of Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the American Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Maximos Mansion, the historically high status of Greek-American relations was confirmed, and the further deepening of cooperation in areas such as defense, energy security, and trade was discussed. #ΕλληνοαμερικανικέςΣχέσεις #Διπλωματία #Ασφάλεια (translated)
ELLEADA 24 reported that Rubio told Mitsotakis that, despite the centers of instability around him, he himself was a factor of stability for energy and trade. https://t.co/ZzoDPgwuWh #Ενέργεια #Εμπόριο #Πολιτική (translated)
The Prime Minister's office of Mark Carney announced that the visit to Ankara and Istanbul will take place from October 21 to 23. #ΚανανδόςΠρωθυπουργός #Εμπόριο #Τουρκία (translated)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Turkey from October 21 to 23 to expand Canada's trade options and reduce its dependence on the United States, following failed negotiations with them. #ΚανανδόςΠρωθυπουργός #Εμπόριο #Τουρκία (translated)
Nikos Appelaios II posted statements in which Greece was described as an essential ally of NATO and a pillar of stability and American presence in the region. The text also mentioned that the cooperation between Greece and the USA extended to defense, trade, investments, and energy. The statements tied the Vertical Corridor to Greece's emergence as an energy hub and the increase of US LNG exports to Europe. Chevron and ExxonMobil were presented as signs of American companies’ confidence in Greece, and there was a reference to the economic declaration of the two countries for creating a secure energy supply chain and critical minerals. In response to a question about US support for energy projects, the speaker stated, according to the post, that there was a strong commitment to cooperation with Greece. He linked energy security to national security and said that events in Iran highlighted the need to diversify energy sources. He added that some projects concerned sensitive issues and other countries, which might be better addressed through private initiative or in specific forums. #Ελλάδα #ΗΠΑ #ΕνεργειακήΑσφάλεια (translated)
Georghy Zhukov stated that St. Karidi had said that they knew from the first week that the freight train had no involvement with the fire. According to Karidi, neither the bodies of their children nor the locomotives and freight cars were burned, in contrast to what some technical advisors and journalists claimed. https://t.co/J6OU8ZS0aB #Πυρκαγιά #Εμπόριο #Αλήθεια (translated)
The possible blocking of American diesel deliveries would be an "unpleasant surprise," reacted European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic, mentioning the "very serious consequences" that such a ban would have on the European economy. #Μακρόν #Τραμπ #ντίζελ (translated)
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, expressed congratulations on the 66th anniversary of Cyprus's independence and emphasized the deepening of cooperation between the U.S. and Cyprus in the fields of defense, energy, and trade, alongside the steadfast support of the U.S. for a bi-zonal, bi-communal solution to the Cyprus issue. #Κυπριακό #ΗΠΑ #Ανεξαρτησία (translated)
