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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 Italian government of Giorgia Meloni is strengthening security measures in Milan, deploying troops in the city and considering the extension of preventive detention for minors, following violent riots and looting that occurred the previous weekend. #Μιλάνο #Ταραχές #ΝεανικέςΣυμμορίες (translated)

Reporters United reported that Mr. Georgiadis, like the other victims of Predator, had been officially informed since 2023 by a letter from the Data Protection Authority about attempts to compromise him with illegal software. They asked why, since he knew, he remained silent for three years, something which they argued harmed the national security he was supposed to uphold. #ΠροστασίαΔεδομένων #ΕθνικήΑσφάλεια #Τεχνολογία (translated)

Thanos Tsimeros stated that the French Constitution of 1958, like the Greek one, provides for a "state of siege" as a measure to address emergencies and utilize the army to maintain order. He cited Article 36, according to which the decision is made by the Council of Ministers and may last for up to 12 days, while its extension requires approval from the French Parliament. According to his description, as long as it lasts, the responsibilities of public order and policing shift from civilian to military authorities. Tsimeros argued that this measure is intended for extremely serious cases, such as an uprising or internal unrest that threatens the security of the state, and he compared this provision to what, in his view, is happening now. He added that French legislation also includes other emergency mechanisms that transfer police and executive powers to the military. Finally, he criticized the Constitution because, as he wrote, it did not foresee the election of young leaders, whom he described in derogatory terms as weak and fearful. #ΚατάστασηΠολιορκίας #ΔημόσιαΤάξη #Στρατός (translated)

In the trial for the collision at the Tempe, the parents of Elizabet Chatzivasileiou testified that they were misled regarding the safety of the railway and attributed responsibility to the political leadership and the competent authorities. #Δικαιοσύνη #Τέμπη #πολιτική_ηγεσία (translated)

GreekGirlPosts wrote that an Italian woman shouted at the police to leave the migrants alone, but when a migrant threw an explosive at her, she hid behind the same police officers. The group described this attitude as "suicidal empathy." https://t.co/69LDBL3pKo #μετανάστες #ασφάλεια #ενσυναίσθηση (translated)

Eight countries of the UN Security Council, including Greece, called for a coordinated approach to address the challenges of climate change, peace, and security in Haiti, emphasizing the connection between climate vulnerability and gang violence that exacerbates the country's situation. (translated)

The war imposed by the USA and the Zionist regime (i.e., Israel), combined with the economic blockade, constitutes the primary source of insecurity in our region," said Araghchi while speaking about the "Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz." #ΣτενάτουΟρμούζ #διπλωματία #ασφάλεια (translated)