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Gazzetta.gr reported that Željko Obradović and Vasilis Xanthopoulos talked before the tip-off, mentioning the coach-player relationship they had in the past, and noted that Obradović hugged Mike Batiste, with whom he had been a teammate. https://t.co/pZFSpEZtDp #μπάσκετ #προπονητής #συναντήσεις (translated)

The author stated that he expected the Justice system to take action against Exarchou and a network that, as he mentioned, had been created around Gilfoyle. He argued that Marafatsos was a lobbyist who was paid by Exarchou and Aktor and that he accompanied Gilfoyle everywhere, even to official meetings. #Δικαιοσύνη #Διαφθορά #Αυτονομία #GR #US (translated)

The author of the post mentioned that he was in Bangkok for days filled with meetings, discussions, and international contacts. He wrote that the major challenges of the global economy were at the center of contacts with the IMF, the Atlantic Council, and CNN, and argued that changes in the world required bold decisions and strong partnerships. https://t.co/UEoirCvrHc #Μπανγκόκ #ΠαγκόσμιαΟικονομία #ΔιεθνείςΣχέσεις #TH #GR #US (translated)

Maria Karystianou criticized Adonis Georgiadis, saying that, in her opinion, he had shifted the public discussion from the issue of transparency to ideological confrontations and attacks on those who hold power. She argued that the participation of Greek ministers and MPs in meetings with foreign lobbying groups in a private club was not a private matter and that politicians were held accountable daily, not just in elections. Karystianou stated that the journalistic record of the participants in such meetings did not constitute intimidation, but rather was part of press freedom. She added that foreign policy and the defense of national interests should, in her view, be conducted institutionally, with transparency and respect for international law. In the postscript to her statement, she referred to public statements by Georgiadis and Maria Pagoni regarding a bioresonance machine, which, as she wrote, had a European CE marking and had not been previously verified. She also mentioned that she had information about leaks from the ministry concerning her alleged participation in a company that conducted chemotherapy without a license. She claimed that she only operated her own clinic, accused the minister of targeting her, and stated that he would lose. #Διαφάνεια #Δημοκρατία #Ελευθεροτυπία (translated)

Alexis Tsipras stated that the Greek Left Coalition (EL.AS.) was created within society and not in Parliament or behind closed party doors. He said that the effort continued with its own forces, without state funding and with meetings all over Greece. He claimed that the creation of EL.AS. overturned plans and that the need for its establishment was becoming increasingly apparent. He described the rising costs as an "invisible memorandum" that, he said, burdened expenses on fuel, food, and living, primarily affecting those who were not favored. He added that the government's narrative about stability and a third term was not convincing. Tsipras said that EL.AS. was facing attacks, which it would meet calmly, and that its goal was to address the problems of Greek society and propose alternative solutions. He characterized the government as its only opponent, accusing it of creating the problems. Referring to the meeting of the Political Committee, he said the message was for EL.AS. to continue with its own political identity and clear program, aiming for a progressive government with itself as a core. He called for the creation of a winning current and stated that the effort would focus on combating corruption, inequalities, rising costs, and uncertainty. #ΕΛΑΣ #Αριστερά #Πολιτική (translated)

Chris Avramidis stated that he asked the Greek government about reports from the Daily Mail and the Wall Street Journal regarding Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and AKTOR lobbyist Christos Marafatsos. According to what he cited from the Daily Mail, Guilfoyle allegedly requested $250,000 from Greek businessmen to pay off her luxury Mercedes. The Wall Street Journal, as he mentioned, wrote that the paid lobbyist Marafatsos accompanied the ambassador to official government meetings, without the interlocutors always knowing which company he represented. Avramidis said he asked government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis who the businessmen were, whether they had transactions with the public sector, which meetings with ministers the lobbyist participated in, and whether possible conflicts of interest would be checked. According to the journalist, Marinakis replied that the issue did not fall under the government's competencies, accused him of adopting the reports, and referred him to the press offices of the ministries. Avramidis added that the government spokesman said the government could neither dismiss nor adopt the reports. The journalist argued that the questions regarding the lobbyist's meetings with ministers, whether they knew which company he represented, and whether the contacts for potential conflicts of interest would be examined remained unanswered. #Ελλάδα #πολιτική #δημοσιογραφία (translated)

Chris Avramidis commented on the departure of Kimberley Guilfoyle, accusing the Mitsotakis government of not asking her to retract offensive remarks about Greeks. He noted that suicides had increased by 35% during that period and criticized the ambassador for her stance towards the Greek people. Avramidis claimed that the Vertical Corridor would serve the sale of American liquefied natural gas in Europe, benefiting American multinationals and Greek oligarchs, while consumers would pay higher prices. He also linked the case to a report from the Wall Street Journal, which stated that AKTOR paid $160,000 to a lobbyist who illegally participated in official meetings with Guilfoyle, while she was promoting the company to governments in the Balkans. He accused the Greek media of not sufficiently covering the issue and asked why SKAI withdrew a related publication, suggesting that the decision might be connected to the business interests of shipowner Alafouzos. He also claimed that Guilfoyle had threatened that the Greek government could fall and compared this reasoning to the Apostasy of 1965 and the junta of 1967. Finally, Avramidis estimated that AKTOR might lose money and accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of potentially offsetting losses with direct assignments. He linked the company to the Tempi incident, criticizing the delays in restoring railway signals and the attribution of responsibility to a stationmaster. #Ελλάδα #πολιτική #ενέργεια (translated)

Kostas Vaxevanis wrote that politicians in Greece who had been photographed with the US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle may remove the photos and reconsider their memories. He argued that their visits had no substantial institutional content but referred to the doctrine of ambassador John Purifoy, whom he described as a person who managed political affairs in Greece. He added that the stance of politicians towards the Greek dimension of "Guilfoyle Gate" would show whether their photo ops expressed submission. #ΚιμπερλιΓκιλφόιλ #Πολιτική #Ελλάδα (translated)

The American ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barak, is facing intense criticism from the Turkish opposition for his political preferences and his meetings with ministers from other countries in Istanbul, as well as for his choice not to reside in Ankara. #ΤομΜπάρακ #Διπλωματία #Τουρκία (translated)

Chris Avramidis wrote that Kimberly Guilfoyle was resigning and accused the government of not asking her to retract offensive remarks about the Greeks. He claimed that government officials were willing to sacrifice everything for the dollar and that the country would pay dearly for the natural gas that would be imported from afar, to the benefit of multinationals, leaving, as he said, the homes cold. Avramidis stated that for several weeks, Guilfoyle's actions had revealed what was happening behind closed doors, mentioning lobbyists, secret meetings, threats of dictatorship if Greece did not procure fuel from the USA, and Greek brokers. He also criticized the mainstream media for, in his opinion, avoiding mentioning Exarchou and Aktor, even though these names, as he wrote, were at the center of an investigation about Greece published by the Wall Street Journal. He asked why SKAI took down a news story and why other systemic media reported the story without mentioning the major contractor. At the same time, he argued that businessmen who appeared as competitors could quickly coordinate when financial interests were at stake. He said that Guilfoyle, whom he described as a former ambassador, provided lessons through her messages on how such agreements were made. He added that the government spokesman tried to defend her, even though she, as he claimed, had ridiculed the Greeks with an inhumane analogy. Finally, he mentioned that even if Aktor's business agreement failed, the company could be awarded a direct contract with public money. He wrote that the project would be delayed for years and that, in the end, those responsible could blame the stationmaster. #Τεμπη #Γκιλφόιλ #Κυβέρνηση #ΜΜΕ #ΔημόσιαΣφαίρα (translated)

The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus agreed to participate in a bi-communal festival and in meetings of the Technical Committees, with the aim of resuming negotiations for the Cyprus issue, while President Christodoulides mentioned that he received positive and negative responses from the Turkish Cypriot leader regarding the 19 new proposals he submitted. #Κυπριακό #ΕπανέναρξηΣυνομιλιών #ΔικοινοτικήΣυνεργασία (translated)

Andy Burnham is under intense criticism due to his relationships with Manchester City and the revelations about his meetings with the club's management, at a time when the team is facing serious allegations of financial irregularities. #ΆντιΜπέρναμ #ΜάντσεστερΣίτι #Αθλητισμός (translated)

The Minister of Energy of Cyprus, Michalis Damianou, is traveling to Riyadh on Saturday to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the energy sector and will participate in important international energy meetings and discussions. #Ενέργεια #Κύπρος #ΣαουδικήΑραβία (translated)

Israel in Greece reported that it met yesterday with Mimi Denisi and described her as an important figure in Greek culture. It wrote that Denisi studied Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies and has worked as an actress, playwright, director, translator, and producer. The post referred to the work "My Beloved Smyrna," which, according to Israel in Greece, Denisi wrote and in which she starred. It added that the work was presented in theater, adapted into film, and became a television miniseries, while it was also available on Netflix. Israel in Greece also noted Denisi's interest in the history of Smyrna and Thessaloniki, as well as her knowledge of the Jewish community of Thessaloniki. It mentioned that Denisi is currently working on a project in which a popular Israeli singer is expected to participate, describing it as a historical testimony that, as it wrote, will touch Jews and people in general. #ΜιμήΝτενίση #τέχνη #ιστορία (translated)

Εκτός των οικονομικών ζητημάτων, συμφώνησαν επίσης να στηρίξουν ο ένας τον άλλο στη διοργάνωση της Συνόδου των ηγετών του Οργανισμού Οικονομικής Συνεργασίας Ασίας-Ειρηνικού (APEC) και της συνόδου της Ομάδας των 20 ισχυρότερων οικονομιών (G20), με τους δύο ηγέτες να σχεδιάζουν να παραβρεθούν στις συναντήσεις που θα φιλοξενήσει ο καθένας στη χώρα του, όπως είχε δηλώσει νωρίτερα ο Τραμπ σε ανάρτησή του στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης. #Κίνα #ΗΠΑ #ΤεχνητήΝοημοσύνη